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Kansas forward and top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson reveals that high-dose creatine caused severe cramps and a hospital visit during the season, limiting his minutes and fueling questions about his top-pick viability; after tests, he stopped taking creatine and says he’s feeling closer to himself as the draft lottery approaches.
Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class, committed to Kansas over Kentucky and Oregon, giving the Jayhawks their fifth pledge in the cycle. The 6-foot-7 small forward from Rainier Beach (WA) is a Louisville native who joins fellow 2026 commits Tay Kinney, Davion Adkins, Trent Perry and Luke Barnett. Stokes cited coach Bill Self’s early trust as a key reason for choosing Kansas, while scouting notes highlight his elite size, explosiveness and potential as a multi-level scorer as he continues to develop into a primary alpha player.
Top 2027 NBA draft prospect Tyran Stokes announced on ESPN that he will play for Kansas in the 2026-27 season, choosing the Jayhawks over Kentucky and Oregon. The commitment strengthens Kansas’ rising 2027 class and continues Bill Self’s pattern of landing top high school talent, while the program looks to end a four-year Sweet 16 drought and add veteran pieces via the transfer portal.
Five-star 2026 wing Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 recruit in his class, committed to Kansas over Kentucky and Oregon, choosing the Jayhawks; Kentucky now has 11 scholarship players for 2026–27 with four spots open as they rebuild with transfers and potential additions.
The Seattle Seahawks selected Kansas wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. with the 199th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Henderson, a former Alabama transfer, posted 766 receiving yards and 45 catches with 5 TDs last season and also contributed as a returner (455 yards on kick returns, including a 94-yard TD), plus running-back experience, giving Seattle versatility. He emphasizes speed and playmaking, especially on special teams, a point echoed by NFL.com’s scouting notes that while he’s fast with potential after the catch, he’ll need work on route running and hands to secure a WR5/6 role and gunner duties on most rosters.
As teams reload through the transfer portal, five top programs—Kentucky, Kansas, NC State, LSU, and North Carolina—still face major holes to fill for 2026–27, from starting forward/wing spots to center and overall depth. The piece highlights key portal moves and targets: Kentucky is pursuing Tyran Stokes while juggling other options; Kansas is after a starting wing and a center and remains linked to Stokes; NC State has added guards and a shot-blocking center but needs wing/forward depth; LSU has only Mouhamed Dioubate on campus so far and must complete a competitive roster; North Carolina has added backcourt pieces and a potential center depending on Henri Veesaar's NBA decision. The story also flags other programs to watch, including Louisville, Miami, St. John’s, Arizona State, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, as the portal market evolves.
With the transfer portal open through April 21 and no guaranteed commitments yet, seven high-major programs — including Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina — are undergoing major roster overhauls after a wave of departures. The piece catalogs marquee losses (e.g., Kansas’ Flory Bidunga, UNC’s Luka Bogavac, Notre Dame’s Burton and Haralson) and early adds (NC State’s Christian Hammond, UNC’s Neoklis Avdalas), notes Dylan Mingo reopening his commitment, and highlights the challenge for coaches to rebuild around new pieces while pursuing additional target stars. The broader takeaway: the transfer market continues to reshape next season’s power dynamics.)
KU star Flory Bidunga commits to Louisville after entering the transfer portal, ending a breakout season (13.3 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.6 BPG; All-Big 12) as he weighs NBA Draft options, signaling a major roster shakeup for Kansas.
Kansas freshman Bryson Tiller has entered the transfer portal, with Missouri, Michigan, Arizona and Miami among his top choices. He started 31 games last season for KU, averaging 7.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, but his late-season production dipped and he was benched in the Big 12 semifinal. Kansas staff had projected NBA potential and wanted more physicality, and Tiller is weighing a move that could land him at a rival such as Missouri.
St. John’s rallied to a 67-65 win over Kansas on Dylan Darling’s buzzer-beater, overcoming late controversy over two calls critics said could have cost them a Sweet 16 bid: a backcourt violation called against St. John’s that a deflection should’ve negated, and a boundary sequence near out of bounds. The victory ends a 27-year drought and sets up a date with Duke.
Darryn Peterson scores 21 but Kansas blows a chance to advance when Dylan Darling hits a last-second layup as St. John's escapes with a 67-65 win in the NCAA Tournament second round, ending Peterson's Kansas career and prompting questions about his NBA future and Bill Self's tenure.
Kansas head coach Bill Self has not decided whether he’ll return for a 24th season, citing health considerations even as he says he feels well; after KU’s Round of 32 loss to St. John’s, he’ll discuss his future with family and decide in the coming weeks.
St. John’s rallied late to stun Kansas 67-65 in the NCAA Tournament, as Dylan Darling banked in a driving layup at the buzzer to send the Red Storm to the Sweet 16. Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins each scored 18 for St. John’s, while Kansas’ Darryn Peterson led all scorers with 21 in the loss. St. John’s advances to face Duke in the East Region semifinals.
St. John’s (No. 5) advances to a second-round duel with Kansas (No. 4) after beating Northern Iowa in the first round, led by Zuby Ejiofor’s 14 points and 11 rebounds. Bryce Hopkins sparked the offense with multiple 3s, while Kansas faced early foul trouble for Flory Bidunga. The matchup also features a high-profile Pitino–Self coaching showdown as the Madness continues.
Kansas is predicted to edge St. John’s in the Round of 32 at Viejas Arena in San Diego (March 22, 2026, 5:15 p.m. ET on CBS). The article’s best bet is Kansas moneyline (+140), and a same-game parlay centers on Darryn Peterson’s scoring, assists, and rebounds. It notes Kansas’ strengths (better 3-point shooting and free-throw percentage) and key matchups with St. John’s size and athleticism.