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
Top-120 prospect Nicholas Randall commits to Missouri
By SAM LANCE Missouri has landed four-star forward Nicholas Randall, he announced on Monday via Instagram. Randall — the 6-foot-8, 230-pound big man from AZ Compass Prep and the Bradley Beal Elite AAU program — chose Missouri over Creighton and San Francisco. Randall is a St. Louis native and will be going to school close to home. “Missouri has always been home for … [Read more...] about Top-120 prospect Nicholas Randall commits to Missouri
AJ Dybantsa, No. 1 Prospect in 2025, Visits Kansas
By ADAM ZAGORIA AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2025 and the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, began his official visit to Kansas this weekend. The 6-foot-9 wing from Utah Prep was greeted with a huge “Welcome AJ Dybantsa” sign and a tour of Adams Alumni Center. “Bill Self is a winner,” Ace Dybantsa, AJ’s father, previously told ZAGSBLOG. … [Read more...] about AJ Dybantsa, No. 1 Prospect in 2025, Visits Kansas