By SAM LANCE ATLANTA — When Bill Self entered the locker room after Kansas defeated Michigan State 77-69 in the Champions Classic, he was showered with a Gatorade cooler and water bottles from several players. Kansas had just grabbed a big win to move to 3-0, mostly due to the play of Hunter Dickinson and his 28 points and 12 rebounds. But it wasn’t just any win. The … [Read more...] about Hunter Dickinson’s dominant night helps Bill Self reach historic feat
Kansas officially signs five-star guard Darryn Peterson
Five-star guard Darryn Peterson has officially signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Kansas after committing Nov. 1. A 6-foot-5, 195-pound combo guard from Canton, Ohio, Peterson is ranked No. 3 by Rivals, 247Sports.com, ESPN100 and On3.com in the 2025 recruiting class. “This is one of the best recruiting moments that Kansas basketball has had in decades,” KU … [Read more...] about Kansas officially signs five-star guard Darryn Peterson
No. 1 Kansas holds off No. 9 North Carolina to win battle of Blue Bloods
By SAM LANCE LAWRENCE, KS — After a half of play, it seemed like Kansas was well on its way to a dominating win over No. 9 North Carolina. But no 15-point halftime lead is safe when you’re talking about a game between these two schools. Just look to the 2022 national championship game. Despite the marvelous comeback by the Tar Heels, Kansas was still able to hang on and … [Read more...] about No. 1 Kansas holds off No. 9 North Carolina to win battle of Blue Bloods
More than 50 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic
By ADAM ZAGORIA More than 50 NBA personnel from all 30 NBA teams have already been credentialed for the Champions Classic on Tuesday in Atlanta, a source close to the event told ZAGSBLOG. In past years, as many as 75-100 scouts were credentialed and there is still a week to go. No. 1 Kansas faces Michigan State at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by No. 7 Duke against No. 23 … [Read more...] about More than 50 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic
Five-star guard Darryn Peterson pledges to Kansas
By ADAM ZAGORIA & SAM LANCE Class of 2025 five-star Darryn Peterson has committed to Kansas. Ranked the No. 1 combo guard in his class, the 6-foot-5 Prolific Prep (CA) guard — nicknamed “Bucket Jones” — chose Kansas over Kansas State, Ohio State and USC. “I will be taking my talents to the University of Kansas. Go Jayhawks,” he said on his 247 … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Darryn Peterson pledges to Kansas