Nick Shepkowski

Joined: Sep 13, 2024

Managing Editor for Notre Dame On SI. Started covering Chicago sports teams for WSCR the Score, and over the years worked with CBS Radio, Audacy, NBC Sports, and FOX Sports as a contributor before running the Notre Dame wire site for USA TODAY.

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self yells out during the Sunflower Showdown game inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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Mar 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts after being ejected from the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first half at Desert Financial Arena.

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Sep 6, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold talks with Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas started last year just 1-5 but beat three ranked teams down the stretch and challenged for bowl eligibility.

Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Brendan Hausen (11) shoots the ball over Arizona State Sun Devils guard Amier Ali (5) during the first half at T-Mobile Center.

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Kansas basketball has almost an entire roster it has to rework for next year and may look in-state to partially do that.

Apr 7, 2008; San Antonio, TX, USA; Members of the Kansas Jayhawks celebrate after defeating the Memphis Tigers in the finals of the 2008 NCAA Mens Final Four Championship at the Alamodome. Kansas defeated Memphis 75-68 in overtime to win the national championship.

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The last time all four No. 1 seeds made the Final Four it was also played in San Antonio. And the Kansas Jayhawks won the whole darn thing.

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

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The most forgettable season for Kansas basketball in decades has finally come to an end.

Mar 1, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ESPN analyst Dick Vitale before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

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Can Bill Self put together some NCAA Tournament magic with the seventh-seeded Kansas Jayhawks?

Feb 22, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) shoots a free-throw during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Bud Walton Arena.

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Arkansas will continue to be without one of its star players when it battles Kansas on Thursday.

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) reacts after a play during overtime against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center.

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Hunter Dickinson isn't about to lose hope for Kansas entering the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Apr 2, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks with guard Tyshawn Taylor (10) and guard Elijah Johnson (15) during the second half in the finals of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball Final Four against the Kentucky Wildcats at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Basketball

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self will coach against a legendary rival in Thursday's first round NCAA Tournament game.

Feb 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self calls a play against the Utah Utes during the second half at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

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The Massey Ratings are one of the most respected computer rankings in sports and has a pick already made for Kansas vs. Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) passes the ball around Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) during the second half at T-Mobile Center.

Basketball

Kansas entered the Big 12 Tournament hoping to be a feel good underdog but instead leaves after just two games.

Mar 8, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) drives to the basket around Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse.

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After narrowly getting by UCF on Wednesday, Kansas has its work cut out for it on Thursday against Arizona.

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard AJ Storr (2) reacts after a play during overtime against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center.

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AJ Storr had perhaps his best game with the Kansas Jayhawks against UCF and Bill Self certainly took notice.

Nick Shepkowski

Joined: Sep 13, 2024

How Far Will Kansas Go in March Madness? Experts Reveal Bold Predictions

College Basketball Fans React to Big 12 Tournament Glass Court Change

Kansas and Missouri’s Border Showdown: This One Moment Stole the Show

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Kansas Football’s Late-Season Surge: What Lance Leipold Had to Say

Basketball

Kansas Basketball Reportedly Eyeing Rival Guard for Next Season

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The Rare College Basketball Final Four with All No. 1 Seeds

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Dick Vitale Predicts Kansas’ NCAA Tournament Chances and Final Four Picks

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Significant Injury Update Ahead of Kansas vs. Arkansas NCAA Tournament Clash

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Kansas Basketball Star Hunter Dickinson Talks Bill Self and NCAA Tournament Hopes

Basketball

Kansas' Bill Self on Preparing to Face John Calipari's Arkansas Team in NCAA Tournament

Respected Computer Formula Predicts Kansas vs. Arkansas in NCAA Tournament

Can Kansas Upset Arizona Again? Computer Models Predict Big 12 Tournament Showdown

Bill Self Praises Kansas' Unlikely Star Player in Tough Win Over UCF