Jackson Langendorf

Jackson Langendorf

Joined: Nov 9, 2024

Primarily covers Illinois football and basketball, and Kansas basketball, with an emphasis on analysis, features and recruiting. Langendorf, a third-generation University of Illinois alum, has been watching Illini basketball and football for as long as he can remember. An advertising student and journalism devotee, he has been writing for On SI since October 2024. He can be followed and reached on X @jglangendorf.

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self yells out during the game against Arizona Wildcats inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Jan 24, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self watches his team during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Jan 31, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; BYU Cougars forward Kennard Davis Jr. (30) drives against Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Jan 31, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts after scoring during the first half against the UCF Knights at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Nov 3, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts during the second half against the Green Bay Phoenix at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Jayhawks fall apart on offense without Peterson. Head coach Bill Self and his staff must find an answer.

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Rylan Griffen (6) drives to the basket during the first half against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Jayhawks lost guard Rylan Griffen in the portal, but that opened the door for a new, potentially more dangerous guard. So was it a net gain?

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

Basketball

The Jayhawks made a last-minute addition to the roster with Canadian point guard Nginyu Ngala. What will he bring and how does he fit?

Nov 19, 2024; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Recruiting

The Jayhawks earned the commitment of Rosario on Tuesday. Here's what to expect from the 6-foot-5 wing.

Mar 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Jayhawks landed the 6-foot-11 big man on Wednesday. Is he an immediate starter? What will be his role?

Mar 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) reacts after making a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Jayhawks have produced their fair share of NBA talent. Here's the run-down on each pick over the last five years.

Dec 8, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Jayhawks landed an international recruit with tremendous size (6-foot-11) and length (7-foot-7 wingspan) in Mbiya. Here's what they'll get from him.

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

Basketball

The Jayhawks landed the bouncy, sharpshooting Rosario on Tuesday. What will be his role during his freshman campaign?

Feb 8, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self watches his team during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Coach Bill Self and his crew officially missed out on both Dame Sarr and Darrion Williams on Thursday. Where does Kansas go now?

Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) reacts during overtime against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

The Jayhawks are in need of at least one more difference-maker, and Williams is just that on both ends of the floor

Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self reacts to game play during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

The Jayhawks have struggled by their lofty standards, but they might just surprise everyone in 2025.

Mar 8, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self reacts to game play during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Jon Rothstein spoke on how bluebloods are "not as big of a hook as it used to be" in the NIL era, and how it has impacted the Jayhawks