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 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Basketball

Two of college basketball's premier programs will battle it out this November in a contest that will feature a pair of highly-touted freshman.

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 30, 2024; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Furman Paladins at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Jayhawks are featured in the latest list for two highly-touted recruits from the Class of 2026.

Veterans Memorial junior Billy White III is the All-South Texas Boys Basketball MVP on April 3, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Basketball

Billy White III, a top-35 recruit from the Class of 2026, included Kansas in his final ten.

Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Johnny Furphy (12) shoots during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Basketball

The second year pro wasted no time making his impact on Saturday's contest with a poster slam halfway through the first quarter.

Oct 23, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks to media during the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Jayhawks are heavily pursuing Bryson Howard less than three weeks after officially extending him an offer.

Newport's Taylen Kinney (0) reacts after scoring two of his 13 points in the first half against Washington County at Wednesday's 2023 King of the Bluegrass basketball tournament at Fairdale High School. Dec. 20, 2023

Taylen Kinney, the 11th-best player in the country, will schedule a visit with head coach Bill Self and Kansas.

Owasso’s Jalen Montonati is pictured as part of The Oklahoman’s Super 5 at Scissortail Park in Oklahoma City on Monday, April 7, 2025.

The Wildcats are bringing in top-25 recruit Jalen Montonati for his first visit, as they move ahead of Kansas in the race for the long-range marksman.

Huntington Prep guard Darryn Peterson takes the ball up the court during the first half at Canton Memorial Field House, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

The Jayhawks' incoming freshman was the top-ranked player in his high school class. But is he the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft?

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

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