Emmett Swendseid

Joined: Mar 30, 2025

Emmett is a student at the University of Kansas majoring in sports journalism. He covers Jayhawk basketball and recruiting for The University Daily Kansan.

Feb 28, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Jalen Wilson (10) celebrates toward fans against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Basketball

Tyran Stokes, the nation's top recruit, showed another encouraging sign for Jayhawk fans earlier this week.

Jan 13, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Jamari McDowell (11) and guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) celebrate during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Football

The Jayhawks have been trying to find a true balance on the offensive side of the floor, and it seems they are finally doing just so.

Dec 22, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) and guard Tre White (3) celebrate on the bench against the Davidson Wildcats during the second half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Jayhawks needed to show Kansas fans how they can truly play, and that is exactly what they did against Iowa State.

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Rainier Beach High School (WA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) celebrates a play with guard J.J. Crawford (11) against Mater Dei during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Basketball

Kansas basketball recruits Tyran Stokes and JJ Crawford teamed up at Rainier Beach this year and the two are having quite the season.

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) defends during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Basketball

Although Darryn Peterson put up an impressive stat line in the loss to UCF today, he still missed a majority of the game. The rest of the season is about figuring out how to make this work.

Nov 15, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Princeton Tigers at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Football

Kansas Basketball commit Luke Barnett is off to a hot start this season.

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) dunks the ball during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Basketball

Melvin Council Jr. had an unbelievable game against NC State last Saturday. He was named the Player of the Week by college basketball analyst Andy Katz.

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Notre Dame High School (CA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) flexes as he celebrates a shot against Sandra Day O'Connor (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Basketball

Earlier this week, Vanderbilt offered Tyran Stokes, the nation's top recruit in the 2026 class. What does this mean for Kansas?

Nov 26, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) reacts in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2025 Players Era Festival third place game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

Flory Bidunga has had an impressive couple of weeks for the Kansas Jayhawks. With these performances, he was added to this week's Big 12 Starting Five.

Perry Pumas forward Bruce Branch III (3) shoots the ball over Hamilton Huskies guard Davion Harris (2) at Perry High School in Gilbert on Dec. 18, 2024.

Basketball

Bruce Branch, the top player in the class of 2027, recently announced he will be reclassifying to the class of 2026. What could that mean for the Jayhawks?

Basketball

The 2026 Champions Classic will take place in Chicago at the United Center. Here is a quick preview of Kansas's matchup vs Kentucky.

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Notre Dame High School (CA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) against Sandra Day O'Connor (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Basketball

Tyran Stokes was in search of a new high school home, and now he's off to Rainier Beach in Rainier, Washington. What does this mean as Kansas continues to make a push to get the star prospect?

Emmett Swendseid

Joined: Mar 30, 2025

Kansas Basketball Legend Has High School Jersey Retired

Darryn Peterson Named Freshman of the Week Playing Just 20 Minutes

Kansas Basketball Must Slow Down BYU's Big 3 to Win

Flory Bidunga Sets Kansas Record With Big Defensive Stat

Basketball

Another Encouraging Sign Shows Top Recruit Tyran Stokes Could be a Jayhawk

Football

Kansas Rated Most Efficient Offense in the Big 12

Basketball

Kansas Basketball Showed Just How Good It Can Be Against Iowa State

Basketball

Pair of Kansas Basketball Recruits Continue to Show Out

Basketball

Kansas Has to Figure Out How to Dominate With Darryn Peterson

Football

Kansas Basketball Commit Luke Barnett Off to an Impressive Senior Season

Basketball

CBB Analyst Andy Katz Names Kansas’ Melvin Council Jr. Player of the Week

Basketball

A New Top School Enters Race For Top Kansas Recruiting Target Tyran Stokes

Flory Bidunga Named to Weekly Big 12 Starting Five After Impressive Outings

Kansas Basketball Recruiting Hopeful Bruce Branch Reclasses to 2026

2026 Champions Classic to Take Place in Chicago: Who Will Kansas Play?

Top Prospect Tyran Stokes Transfers to New High School: What It Means for the Jayhawks