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Kansas Basketball’s Scheduling Matrix for 2026-27 Big 12 Play Revealed

The 2026-27 Kansas basketball schedule is all but set now that the Big 12 has released its scheduling matrix. Jayhawk fans now know who the team will take on in conference play and how many times they'll see them.

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Kansas Football Lands 6 Commitments as Jayhawks’ 2027 Class Ramps Up

The Kansas football coaching staff capped off a prosperous weekend of official visits by securing six commitments from high school recruits from across the country following their trip to Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 8

Kansas Baseball Season Ends in Stunning Fashion After Super Regional Sweep

Up until three days ago, the Kansas baseball program was on pace for the most successful season in school history, and some may still consider it that now that it's all said and done.

Kansas’ Baseball Season Ends with a Whimper in Super Regional Loss to Oklahoma

Kansas’ breakthrough season came to a sudden and emphatic end on Monday, as Oklahoma overwhelmed the Jayhawks 13–2 in Game 2 of the Super Regional, punching its ticket to Omaha and closing the book on KU’s 45-win campaign.

Three Thoughts on Kansas’ 8-1 Loss to Oklahoma in Game 1 of the Super Regionals

College baseball is in full swing as the super regionals are underway this weekend. There are less than 16 teams left fighting for eight spots for a chance to make it to Omaha for the College World Series.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 6

Kansas Baseball Stunned by Sooners in Game 1 of Lawrence Super Regional

Kansas baseball’s first game against Oklahoma in the Lawrence Super Regional did not go according to plan as the Jayhawks fell to the Sooners by a final score of 8-1.

Russell Robinson News / Heartland College Sports / June 5

Former Jayhawk Says Kansas ‘Needs a Front Office’ For the Future

Former Kansas Jayhawks point guard Russell Robinson hasn’t played professionally since 2019, but his latest appearance near his old stomping grounds included an interesting comment on the state of his beloved alma mater.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / June 4

Kansas Dropped its Non-Conference Schedule, and There’s Lots to Love

Kansas released its official non-conference schedule for the upcoming basketball season on Tuesday afternoon. Shockingly, it’s flying a bit under-the-radar.

The Big 12’s Odds at a Baseball National Title

The Kansas Jayhawks and West Virginia Mountaineers have a combined 6.7% chance of winning the Division I Baseball National Championship, according to new odds released by PEAR Ratings on Thursday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 3

Kansas Basketball Greats Set to Return to Lawrence for 2026 Rock Chalk Roundball Classic

A bevy of Kansas basketball greats will be making the trek to Lawrence this week for the 18th annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic – an annual charity event started by the “Voice of the Jayhawks” Brian Hanni in 2009.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 2

Kansas Baseball vs Oklahoma: Lawrence Super Regional Schedule Announced

Lawrence, Kansas, is set to be a college baseball hotspot yet again this weekend as KU baseball is set to host the program’s first-ever Super Regionals versus former Big 12 opponent Oklahoma as part of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 2

Kansas Baseball’s Unexpected Rise: How Did the Jayhawks Get Here?

Kansas has always been known as a basketball school, but the athletic program is unexpectedly making national headlines in a different sport. The Jayhawks are playing some of the best baseball they've played in school history and have a real chance to become one of the eight teams heading to Omaha for the College World Series.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 2

Kansas Baseball Escaped NCAA Regionals With Best-Case Scenario

The Kansas baseball program's Cinderella run continued over the weekend when the Jayhawks won the regional they hosted at Hoglund Ballpark to advance to the first Super Regional in program history.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 1

Kansas HC Bill Self Updates Injury Timeline for Christian Reeves

The first roadblock of the Kansas basketball offseason came when it was announced that projected starting center Christian Reeves would be undergoing labrum surgery.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 1

Where Kansas Coach Lance Leipold Finished in CBS Sports’ Big 12 Rankings

Over the past few years, Kansas head coach Lance Leipold has caught plenty of scrutiny for the Jayhawks' struggles. While he is the sole reason the program was able to climb out of the abyss of the Big 12, the Jayhawks have squandered countless games in late moments since 2024.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 31

Kansas Baseball Advances to NCAA Super Regionals After Sweeping Arkansas

In the last four years, the University of Arkansas has gotten the better of the Kansas Jayhawks in postseason play. In 2022, the Razorbacks defeated KU football 55-53 in a triple-overtime thriller in Memphis during the Liberty Bowl.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / May 19

Bill Self explains mindset after making decision to return to Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks head basketball coach Bill Self wasn't ready to walk away.

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / May 11

Kansas Jayhawks land QB Chance Thomas over Auburn and Utah

The Kansas Jayhawks are known for their dominance on the basketball court, but head coach Lance Leipold is trying to do something special on the gridiron as well.

Oregon lands four-star OT Cameron Wagner: 'Coach Lanning is the best coach in college football'

Alabama steals legacy recruit Kenneth Simon II from Tennessee

Early projection: Top 10 offensive tackles in the 2027 NFL Draft

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Kansas Jayhawks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Controversial NBA Draft prospect reveals what caused his injury issues

Darryn Peterson has long been viewed as one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, his lone season with the Kansas Jayhawks did not really help him boost his stock.

NBA Draft Lottery drawing room representatives, media list set

Chicago Bulls address two big needs in latest mock 2026 NBA Draft

Jimmy Haslam: Bucks want decision on Giannis Antetokounmpo by NBA Draft

2026 NBA Draft lottery primer

The 'NBA Lottery Era No. 1 picks' quiz

Kansas Jayhawks News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

No. 1 college hoops recruit Tyran Stokes has announced his commitment

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2026, has decided where he will play in college basketball. Stokes announced on “Inside the NBA” that he is headed to the Kansas Jayhawks, and he made the announcement while holding a 2K video game with himself in a Kansas jersey on the cover.