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Leroy Blyden Jr. Brings a Dynamic Element to Kansas’ Starting Lineup

When Melvin Council Jr. went down with a broken bone in his foot earlier this week, it was undoubtedly a huge blow for Kansas' backcourt. He was one of their top facilitators and among the most vocal leaders on the team.

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Kansas Basketball: 3 takeaways from dominant win over Kentucky in Champions Classic

One of the most anticipated matchups in the early portion of the college basketball season was Kansas Basketball taking on Kentucky in the Champions Classic.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 11

Kansas HC Bill Self Reveals What He Likes Most About the 2026-27 Jayhawks

Kansas picked up its first marquee victory of the 2026-27 season last night, blowing out No. 24 Kentucky en route to a 20-point win. The Jayhawks played poised, disciplined basketball and thoroughly outclassed the Wildcats all night.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / November 11

Kansas delivered a frightening message to the rest of college basketball

Kansas entered the Champions Classic facing its first major examination of the season, and the Jayhawks responded with the kind of performance that can dramatically change expectations in November.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / November 11

2027 NBA Draft's No. 1 prospect Tyran Stokes looks the part in Kansas' win over his native Kentucky

Tyran Stokes is considered the No. 1 NBA prospect for the class of 2026. On Tuesday, in a game that pitted him against the runner-up in his recruitment, he looked every bit the part.

Champions Classic delivers taste of November Madness

4 takeaways from action-packed Tuesday night of college basketball

Early-season madness continues with Minnesota's stunning game-winner

The first stunning upset of the 2026-27 college basketball season

Top 25 roundup: No. 5 Michigan St. scores statement win vs. No. 2 Duke

Tyran Stokes News / ESPN / November 11

Kentucky native Stokes makes it 'personal' in Kansas' victory over Wildcats

Tyran Stokes, Kansas' five-star recruit who grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, said his dominant performance in the Jayhawks' 89-69 victory over Kentucky on Tuesday night in the Champions Classic nightcap at United Center in Chicago was "personal" for him.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 11

No. 15 Kansas Basketball Throttles No. 24 Kentucky: 5 Instant Takeaways

The No. 15 ranked Kansas Jayhawks made a big statement with a dominant 89-69 win over No. 24 Kentucky on Tuesday night in this year’s Champions Classic.

Jaliya Davis News / Ball Exclusives / November 10

Jayhawks Beat Golden Eagles 99-51 as Davis Scores 26

Jaliya Davis had 26 points, and the Kansas Jayhawks routed the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 99-51 on Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks set the tone early, taking the first quarter 28-9.

Melvin Council News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 10

How Melvin Council Jr.’s Absence Will Impact Kansas Basketball’s Rotation

One week into the college basketball season, the Kansas Jayhawks received a huge injury blow with the loss of Melvin Council Jr. The seventh-year senior broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot and will undergo surgery in the coming days.

Bill Self News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Bill Self, Kansas Dealt Unfortunate News Before Kentucky Game

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self was preparing for one of the biggest early-season games on the Jayhawks’ schedule when his team suffered an unexpected setback.

Melvin Council News / Busting Brackets / November 9

Kansas Basketball: Melvin Council's absence among keys vs Kentucky in Champions Classic

It’s been a long offseason for Coach Bill Self and Kansas Basketball, having to go through the courtroom for several key players on the active roster. The program is ranked in the top-15 currently and has Final Four hopes but will be looking for a big moment on the national stage to prove their work.

Melvin Council News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 9

Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Out with Broken Foot: What it Means for Jayhawks

Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self announced on Monday that starting senior guard Melvin Council Jr. will miss significant time after suffering a broken foot in practice on Monday.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 8

Why Bill Self Belives Trey Kaufman-Renn Can Be Great at Kansas

The addition of Trey Kaufman-Renn feels like it might be the most impactful of the offseason for Kansas basketball. Although he's only been practicing with the team for under a month, TKR is quickly developing a rapport with the rest of the squad.

Trey Lathan News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Trey Lathan started 12 games and led Kansas with 86 tackles last season; the team captain now gives $50 a tackle to two children's hospitals for his nephews' sickle cell crises

Trey Lathan has a personal reason for making children’s health a priority. The Kansas linebacker has two young nephews who experience sickle cell crises and frequently require hospital care.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 8

One Embarrassing Kansas Football Stat Reveals an Uncomfortable Truth About Lance Leipold

Kansas football fans have grown increasingly frustrated with the coaching staff's inability to close out games. Those shortcomings were on full display last night when the Jayhawks blew a six-point lead in a little over a minute after UCF orchestrated a game-winning drive to upset the Jayhawks 33-32 in Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 7

Is Bowl Eligibility Still in Play for Kansas if the Jayhawks Beat UCF?

The Kansas football team is hours away from kicking off a crucial Big 12 clash against UCF this afternoon. It will be the second-to-last time the Jayhawks play at home in 2026 and perhaps the final chance for Lance Leipold and Co.

Isaiah Marshall News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 7

Kansas Football Injury Update: Isaiah Marshall Cleared vs UCF

The Kansas Jayhawks got some good news on the injury front this weekend as starting quarterback Isaiah Marshall will play against UCF in Lawrence on Saturday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 6

Kansas Volleyball Star Taylor Stanley Talks Jayhawks’ 2026 Success

Kansas volleyball head coach Matt Ulmer and freshman star hitter Taylor Stanley have their team in prime position as the postseason draws nearer. After sweeping No.

Isaiah Marshall News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 6

Kansas Football Injury Report: Latest on Isaiah Marshall’s Status for UCF Game

The first Kansas football injury report of the week ahead of KU's matchup against UCF was a concerning one. Not one, not two, but three Jayhawk quarterbacks were listed as questionable on the first availability update, in addition to several key position players.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 5