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Kansas Basketball Freshman Taylen Kinney Selected to USA Basketball Men's U18 Team

On Wednesday, future Kansas basketball point guard Taylen Kinney was announced as one of 12 members of the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team.

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Kansas Football Adds to 2027 Class with Commitment from OL Nick Vecrumba

The 2027 Kansas football recruiting class has gained yet another addition in recent days as offensive lineman Nick Vecrumba pledged his talents to head coach Lance Leipold and the Kansas coaching staff on Monday following a trip to Lawrence this past weekend.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 25

2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament: Kansas Regional Opponents, Schedule Released

For the first time in program history, Kansas baseball has been chosen to host an NCAA Regional as part of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Jayhawks are one of 16 teams to be selected as hosts, as announced by the NCAA on Sunday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 24

NBA Analyst Compares Ex-Kansas Star Darryn Peterson to Hall of Famer

The conversation regarding who will go No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft has persisted since the beginning of the college season. Although BYU star AJ Dybantsa had a more successful campaign in the Big 12, he did not separate himself enough to rule out Darryn Peterson from going first in June.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / May 24

Top 3 Takeaways From Kansas Blowing Out WVU for the Big 12 Baseball Tournament Title

The Big 12 Championship Game took place on Saturday in a great No. 1 vs. No. 2 match up between Kansas and West Virginia in Surprise, Arizona. The Jayhawks had won the Tournament once back in 2006, while WVU was looking for its first Tournament title since it joined the conference over 10 years ago.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 24

Kansas Baseball Wins First Big 12 Tournament Championship Since 2006

For just the second time in program history, KU baseball has earned the title of Big 12 Tournament champion after the No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks knocked off No.

Preview: Kansas Play West Virginia in the Big 12 Baseball Championship

After a thrilling extra-innings win over Baylor and a dominant blowout victory against Oklahoma State, Kansas baseball is headed to the Big 12 Championship game for just the third time in program history.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 23

No. 13 KU Baseball Advances to Big 12 Tournament Championship

The Kansas baseball team’s magical 2026 season continues as the Jayhawks defeated No. 5 seed Oklahoma State on Friday night 9-2 in the semifinals of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament.

No. 1 Seed Kansas Baseball to Face No. 8 Baylor in Big 12 Tournament

The Kansas baseball team will begin their quest for a Big 12 Tournament title on Thursday as the top-seeded Jayhawks and reigning Big 12 regular season champions take on No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 20

Kansas Football Lands Commitment from 3-Star Safety Braiden Graves

The 2027 Kansas football recruiting class got a big addition on Tuesday as head coach Lance Leipold and his staff secured a commitment from three-star safety Braiden Graves.

Bill Self 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.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / May 19

Kansas Will be Without Brady Ballinger During Big 12 Tournament

Kansas baseball will be without one of its big bats for the Big 12 Tournament, as left fielder Brady Ballinger is expected to miss this week’s action, according to head coach Dan Fitzgerald.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 18

Three Kansas Players Who Should Benefit From Tyran Stokes’ Talent

The addition of top-ranked 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes is what has made an otherwise quiet offseason for the Kansas basketball program worthwhile. For the second year in a row, Bill Self was able to land the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 18

Kansas Could Pivot to Current High School Commit to Round Out 2026-27 Roster

Many Kansas fans are under the impression that the Jayhawks have essentially wrapped up their 2026 offseason following the addition of top-ranked prospect Tyran Stokes and four highly touted transfers.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / May 16

Kansas Baseball Clinches Big 12 Title For First Time Since 1949

For the first time since 1949, the Kansas Jayhawks are champions of the Big 12 baseball regular season. The Jayhawks had clinched a share on Thursday night with a win over BYU, and then their 7-6 victory on Friday evening sealed the outright title, as the Jayhawks held off a late run by the Cougars at Miller Park in Provo, Utah.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 16

KU Baseball Wins First Regular Season Conference Title Since 1949

For the first time in nearly 80 years, the Kansas baseball program finds itself atop the conference standings after the No. 14 ranked Jayhawks narrowly defeated BYU 7-6 at Miller Park in Provo, Utah, on Friday night.

Lance Leipold 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

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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.

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

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

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Bill Self 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.