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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

The Kansas basketball program is set to host one of the top players in the Class of 2027 on an official visit in its home finale this weekend.

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

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The Kansas basketball program is set to host one of the top players in the Class of 2027 on an official visit in its home finale this weekend.

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Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 ranked recruit in the 2026 class, led Rainier Beach High School to the 3A District 2 Championship in Seattle this weekend.

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Kansas commits Taylen Kinney and Javon Bardwell helped their team advance to the semifinals of the Overtime Elite League Playoffs.

Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Kansas offered sophomore running back Damo'n Broussard (Jesse Carson High School) out North Carolina on Friday.

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

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Kansas offered 5-star point guard Reese Alston (Second Baptist) out of Houston, Texas, on Thursday.

Aug 23, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Kansas offered a pair of juniors --athlete Trey Stewart and tight end Luke Gazzaniga -- earlier in the week.

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Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class, scored a career-high 63 points with assistant coaches from Kansas and Kentucky in the crowd.

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Future Kansas Jayhawks Taylen Kinney and Cydnee Bryant were named to this year’s McDonald’s All-American Game.

Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Kansas offered three linemen over the weekend, including two from the South.

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Kansas native Keaton Wagler never got an offer from KU out of high school. He’s since become a star at Illinois and a likely lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Kansas offered three-star junior safety Jabarri Lofton out of East St. Louis High School (Illinois) on Wednesday.

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The Kansas coaching staff addressed needs at several positions through the transfer portal this offseason that should improve the roster for the 2026 season.

Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks linebacker Trey Lathan (4) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Trey Lathan's return to the Jayhawks should nearly wrap up Kansas' run in the transfer portal cycle — but not quite yet.

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

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Rumors of a future Tyran Stokes visit to Kansas could have major implications on the 2026 star's recruitment.

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The Kansas football coaching staff added several new players to the program during the first week of the open transfer portal window.

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold watches the scoreboard during the game between Fresno State and Kansas at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Kansas offered two more Illinois High School recruits over the weekend in running back TJ Hill (Bolingbrook) and defensive back Darrell Mattison (Morgan Park).

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

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Bill Self and Kansas are now projected to land the top-ranked recruit in the Class of 2026, according to a respected recruiting site.

Nov 1, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold prior to a game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Lance Leipold and his staff offered three-star defensive tackle David Hill out of Illinois (Homewood-Flossmoor High School) on Thursday.

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The Kansas football coaching staff may have found their top wideout for the 2026 season in Buffalo transfer Nik McMillan.

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The Kansas football coaching staff picked up a commitment from one of the most sought after defensive linemen in the transfer portal this offseason.

Kansas offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki yells out instructions during Tuesday's outdoor practice.

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Andy Kotelnicki's return couldn't come at a better time for Kansas as the Jayhawks look to rebuild their offense through the transfer portal.

Aug 23, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts after a play during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Kansas is set to host a talented defensive line transfer on an official visit this month.

Feb 3, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Bill Self and Kansas are looking to get a head start in the recruitment of eighth-grade phenom Omar Muhammad.

Nov 3, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Green Bay Phoenix at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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