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Bill Self has excelled on the recruiting trail during his tenure as Kansas basketball head coach, but he had one of the most impressive week-long stretches in recent memory last week.

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Late Night in the Phog: Kansas Hosting Sharpshooting 2026 Recruit on Visit

Kansas basketball is still looking to make another splash in the 2026 recruiting cycle. This month, the Jayhawks will host a number of players on campus for Late Night in the Phog on Oct.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 8

Where ESPN Placed Kansas Basketball in Its Final Preseason Rankings

The college basketball season is just weeks away from tipping off, and analysts are beginning to finalize their preseason rankings for the upcoming campaign.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 7

What Kansas' Lance Leipold Said About Texas Tech Before Matchup

Fresh off a nail-biting victory against UCF in Orlando, Kansas head coach Lance Leipold met with the media on Monday to discuss his team's upcoming matchup against Texas Tech.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 7

Kansas Basketball Recruiting Class Leaps into Top 5

The Kansas Jayhawks now own one of the best recruiting classes in the country after a monumental week on the recruiting trail by head coach Bill Self and the Kansas coaching staff.

DeShawn Hanika News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 6

Deshawn Hanika Injury: Which Kansas Football Tight Ends Will Step Up?

Kansas football will be without its top tight end option for the remainder of the season, head coach Lance Leipold announced during his press conference on Monday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 6

Analyst’s New Crystal Ball Puts Kansas on the Outside for Tyran Stokes

The Kansas basketball program recently wrapped up one of its most eventful recruiting weeks in recent history. In a matter of eight days, Bill Self and

Lance Leipold News / Heartland College Sports / October 6

Lance Leipold’s Latest Injury Update Had Some Ups and Downs

Kansas football took a tough hit on Monday as head coach Lance Leipold announced that starting tight end DeShawn Hanika underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / October 6

Self added to Kansas' elite recruiting class with four-star center

Bill Self added to Kansas' elite recruiting class with addition of four-star center

Self is setting his Jayhawks up for a very successful future thanks to a 2026 recruiting class that is starting to look stacked.

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Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 5

Kansas Stays Hot on Recruiting Trail with Commitment from Davion Adkins

Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self continues his hot streak on the recruiting trail after landing his fourth commitment in just the past week. In front of a live, national audience on ESPN2 on Sunday night, 2026 four-star center Davion Adkins committed to Self and the Kansas Jayhawks during halftime of the Dynamic Prep vs.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 5

Kansas vs. Texas Tech odds: Opening point spread released

Kansas travels to Texas Tech for a Week 7 clash in the Big 12 Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 5

Why Kansas Football Can Still Make the Big 12 Championship Game

Lance Leipold and Kansas football had a solid chance of competing for a Big 12 title game prior to a devastating Week 5 loss to Cincinnati. But despite that heartbreaking defeat, the Jayhawks are not quite out of the conference title race after they defeated UCF 27-20 on the road yesterday.

Jalon Daniels News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 5

Jalon Daniels in Midst of Unprecedented Season for Kansas Football

The Kansas football team bounced back with a victory on Saturday night to defeat UCF for its first road victory of the season. It was a much-needed win for the Jayhawks after a heartbreaking loss to Cincinnati.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 4

Kansas vs. UCF Football: 3 Instant Takeaways After the Win

Kansas football got back into the win column on Saturday night with a nail-biting win over UCF, overcoming a 14-point deficit to do so. It wasn't pretty by any means, but the Jayhawks managed to go into a tough road environment and grind out a victory against a team that had shown promise earlier in the season.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / October 4

Fran Fraschilla Thinks Something Big Is Brewing in Lawrence

ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla stirred the Big 12 narrative recently when he took to X and lamented how much the league suffers when Kansas basketball is not at its best.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 4

Landing Javon Bardwell Could Signal Kansas Is Out on Tyran Stokes

Kansas basketball landed a massive commitment on Friday night by reeling in 2027 forward Javon Bardwell. The top-15 prospect became the first pledge of KU's 2027 class, and there have already been rumors of him potentially reclassifying up one year to 2026 so he could suit up for the Jayhawks next season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 3

Pair of Top Kansas Basketball Recruiting Targets Sign Deal with Nike

KU’s chances of landing two of the most coveted 2026 high school basketball recruits in the country took a hit on Friday as it was announced by On3 that Tyran Stokes and Brandon McCoy have signed lucrative NIL shoe deals with Nike.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 3

Javon Bardwell Is a Monumental Addition to Kansas’ Recruiting Class

On Friday night, one of the most eventful weeks in recent Kansas basketball recruiting history got even better. Class of 2027 superstar Javon Bardwell announced his commitment to the Jayhawks, choosing KU over Louisville, USC, and Texas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 3

Kansas vs. UCF Prediction: High-Scoring Game Goes Down to the Wire

Both Kansas and UCF are coming off their first loss in Big 12 play last week, meaning both teams will be eager to get back into the win column. The Jayhawks will hit the road for the first time in conference play, traveling to Orlando to face the Knights, who are fresh off a defeat to Kansas State.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 3

Kansas soccer dominates Kansas State in 2025 Sunflower Showdown

The annual Dillon’s Sunflower Showdown was no contest this year as the Kansas women’s soccer team bested their in-state rival Kansas State by a convincing 4-1 score in front of the second-largest crowd ever (2,402) at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 2

Week 6 Big 12 Previews: Can Colorado Turn Corner vs. TCU?

It’s Week Six in the Big 12, and three teams from the West are in action. No. 23 BYU hosts West Virginia on Friday night in a game the Cougars should win easily, Arizona faces Oklahoma State in Tucson with expectations of a clear victory, and Colorado travels to TCU seeking an upset.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / September 28

Kansas Makes Huge 5-Star Splash and More 2026 Commits Coming

Kansas has made a big-time, five-star splash to get on the board with its 2026 class. On Sunday, five-star point guard Taylen Kinney verbally committed to the Jayhawks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / September 27

One Targeting Call Has Big Implications for Kansas

Kansas will be shorthanded against UCF after Bangally Kamara, the Jayhawks’ feature linebacker, was ejected for targeting in the Kansas–Cincinnati game.