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KU Forward Bryson Tiller Sets Sights on Missouri After Entering Transfer Portal
sports-college-basketball1 day ago

KU Forward Bryson Tiller Sets Sights on Missouri After Entering Transfer Portal

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 survives late refs chaos to reach the Sweet 16
sports19 days ago

St. John’s survives late refs chaos to reach the Sweet 16

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.

Darling's Banked Buzzer Beater Lifts St. John's Past Kansas in NCAA Thriller
sports19 days ago

Darling's Banked Buzzer Beater Lifts St. John's Past Kansas in NCAA Thriller

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.

Pitino-Self collide as St. John’s eyes second-round clash with Kansas
sports19 days ago

Pitino-Self collide as St. John’s eyes second-round clash with Kansas

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.

Jayhawks Favored to Advance Over St. John’s in San Diego Showdown
sports20 days ago

Jayhawks Favored to Advance Over St. John’s in San Diego Showdown

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.

Cal Baptist Aims to Slow KU in March Madness Upset Bid
sports21 days ago

Cal Baptist Aims to Slow KU in March Madness Upset Bid

No. 4 Kansas is a 14-point favorite over No. 13 California Baptist in the NCAA Tournament first round in San Diego. While KU is tipped to win (moneyline -1200), Cal Baptist’s defense and hustle could keep this close, with a +625 upset flyer noted. The best bet listed is Kansas team total under 36.5 for the first half. A same-game parlay includes Cal Baptist +14, Kansas 1H team total under 36.5, and Darryn Peterson under 2.5 made threes, with another suggested SGP pairing Cal Baptist moneyline, Under 138, and Dominque Daniels Jr. over 22.5 points.

Tre White fuels No. 14 Kansas past No. 5 Houston 69-56 at Allen Fieldhouse
college-basketball1 month ago

Tre White fuels No. 14 Kansas past No. 5 Houston 69-56 at Allen Fieldhouse

Tre White scored a season-high 23 points to lift No. 14 Kansas to a 69-56 win over No. 5 Houston at Allen Fieldhouse, snapping Houston’s run of top-15 opponents. Kansas improves to 21-7 (11-4 Big 12), while Houston drops to 23-5 (11-4). Darryn Peterson added 14 points and Bryson Tiller 11, but the Cougars couldn’t overcome Kansas’s balanced attack.

Kansas Freshman Darryn Peterson confronts scrutiny over missed games
sports1 month ago

Kansas Freshman Darryn Peterson confronts scrutiny over missed games

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson, viewed as a top NBA draft prospect, has missed 11 of 27 games this season due to a hamstring issue, cramps, and illness, even benching himself in a recent game. Bill Self says late-season availability is crucial for NCAA Tournament success, while Peterson maintains he would have played every game and plans to give his all in March, as he sits near 20 PPG with solid shooting and notable minutes compared to his draft peers.