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Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self shakes hands with Pittsburg State Gorillas head coach Jeff Boschee before tipoff inside Allen Fieldhouse on Oct. 16, 2026.

What Bill Self Said After Kansas’ Exhibition Win Over Pittsburg State

Joshua Schulman

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37 Minutes Ago

Tyran Stokes Named Preseason Freshman of the Year by Big 12 and CBS Sports

Dillon Davis

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Oct 16, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes (4) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tyran Stokes Interview: Kansas Phenom Previews Freshman Year, Relationship With Teammates

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 16, 2026

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Three Things to Monitor in Kansas Basketball’s Preseason Opener During Late Night

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 16, 2026

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Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) and guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) block out during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Melvin Council Jr. Has No Love Lost for Former Kansas Star Flory Bidunga

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 16, 2026

Mar 19, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self speaks to the media during a press conference at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Trio of Kansas Basketball Standouts to Speak at 2026 Big 12 Media Days

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 15, 2026

Kansas Basketball Picked to Finish Third in Big 12 Preseason Poll

Dillon Davis

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Oct 15, 2026

Kansas Freshman Tyran Stokes Named Preseason First Team All-American

Dillon Davis

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Oct 15, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Two Kansas Basketball Freshmen Make Dick Vitale’s Annual ‘Diaper Dandy Team'

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 14, 2026

Kansas Basketball 2026-27 TV Schedule and Tipoff Times Announced

Dillon Davis

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Oct 13, 2026

Dec 31, 2024; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

What Bill Self Must Do for Kansas Basketball to Be Successful This Season

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 12, 2026

Kansas Basketball Lands in Top 10 in Preseason KenPom Rankings

Dillon Davis

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Oct 11, 2026

Oct 22, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Utah’s Keanu Dawes speaks to media during Big 12 Men’s Basketball media day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Sophia Scheller-Imagn Images

Kansas Transfer Addition Keanu Dawes Embraces Possibility of Starting at Center

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 10, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Kohl Rosario (7) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kansas Guard Kohl Rosario Discusses Busy Offseason Ahead of 2026-27 Campaign

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 9, 2026

Kansas Basketball: Why Bill Self Finally Has the Roster for a Third National Championship

Dillon Davis

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Oct 8, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self looks on during introductions prior to a game against the Arizona Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Where Kansas Basketball Finished in ESPN's Preseason Top 25 Rankings for 2026-27

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 8, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) dunks the ball after defeating the Arizona Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Melvin Council Jr. Is All Smiles After Returning to Kansas Basketball Program

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 7, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) grabs a rebound against Houston Cougars during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

Former Kansas Center Flory Bidunga Explains Why He Transferred From Jayhawks

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 7, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Mater Dei guard Luke Barnett (14) against Rainier Beach High School (WA) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kansas Freshman Luke Barnett Continues to Garner Praise From Jayhawks

Joshua Schulman

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Oct 6, 2026

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