By SAM LANCE It’s been a week to forget for No. 1-ranked Kansas. After losing on the road to Creighton on Wednesday, the Jayhawks followed that up with a disappointing performance in a rivalry game against Missouri, falling 76-67. It’s a court storming in Columbia. Kansas falls, 76-67. pic.twitter.com/a3Po9m8Hpj— Sam Lance (@slancehoops) December 8, 2024 This is the … [Read more...] about Kansas becomes fifth ever No. 1 to lose two straight games to unranked teams
With Duke win, Kansas coach Bill Self continues mastery of fellow Blue Bloods
By ADAM ZAGORIA With his latest win over Duke — 75-72 Tuesday night in Las Vegas — Kansas coach Bill Self continued his mastery of his fellow Blue Bloods. Self, one of two active head coaches with two NCAA championship rings (Dan Hurley), owns wins this season over North Carolina, Duke and Michigan State. Kansas is now 23-8 against UConn, UCLA, UNC, Duke and Kentucky … [Read more...] about With Duke win, Kansas coach Bill Self continues mastery of fellow Blue Bloods
Top-20 prospect Bryson Tiller officially signs with Kansas
By SAM LANCE Class of 2025 five-star power forward Bryson Tiller has signed to Kansas, the school announced on Saturday. Tiller — the 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward out of Overtime Elite — chose Kansas over his other finalists Auburn, Georgia Tech and Indiana. “Kansas has a rich history,” Tiller said of his decision. “They are known for putting out players in my … [Read more...] about Top-20 prospect Bryson Tiller officially signs with Kansas
Kansas signs four-star Overtime Elite forward Samis Calderon
By ADAM ZAGORIA Samis Calderon, a native of Brazil and a four-star small forward from Overtime Elite, signed with Kansas on Wednesday. The 6-foot-8 Calderon chose the No. 1-ranked Jayhawks over Tennessee, Auburn and Michigan. “I’m going to Kansas,” he announced at OTE. Samis Calderon chooses Kansas! pic.twitter.com/nVhZ85azUf— Sam Lance (@slancehoops) November 13, … [Read more...] about Kansas signs four-star Overtime Elite forward Samis Calderon
Hunter Dickinson’s dominant night helps Bill Self reach historic feat
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