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Jazz land versatile guard Darryn Peterson at No. 2 in 2026 NBA Draft
sports2 months ago

Jazz land versatile guard Darryn Peterson at No. 2 in 2026 NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz selected Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after moving up to the second spot in May’s lottery. Peterson, a 6-foot-5 guard from Kansas who averaged 20.2 points and shot 38.2% from three, brings elite shooting and scoring versatility, plus active defense (2.9 steals% and 2.3 blocks%). The pick signals Utah’s faith in Peterson as a core piece for the future as they promote his development and promote Summer League appearances in Salt Lake City.

via NBA.com|
#darryn-peterson#draft2026#kansas-jayhawks
Jayhawks duo withdraws from 2026 NBA Draft, returning to Kansas
sports2 months ago

Jayhawks duo withdraws from 2026 NBA Draft, returning to Kansas

Two Kansas Jayhawks newcomers by transfer, Keanu Dawes (6-9 forward, Utah transfer) and Dennis Parker Jr. (6-6 wing, Radford/NC State), withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft by the Wednesday deadline to preserve their college eligibility and return to Kansas for the 2026-27 season. Dawes averaged 12.5 points and 8.8 rebounds at Utah last year, while Parker averaged 18.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals at Radford; neither was invited to the NBA Combine. They’ll join KU for summer workouts alongside other incoming transfers Leroy Blyden Jr. and Christian Reeves as the roster takes shape ahead of next season.

via Kansas City Star|
#college-basketball#dennis-parker-jr#kansas-jayhawks
Top 2026 Prospect Tyran Stokes Chooses Kansas
sports3 months ago

Top 2026 Prospect Tyran Stokes Chooses Kansas

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.

via On3|
#2026-class#college-basketball-recruiting#kansas-jayhawks
Kansas lands 2027 No.1 prospect Tyran Stokes
sports3 months ago

Kansas lands 2027 No.1 prospect Tyran Stokes

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.

via New York Post|
#college-basketball#kansas-jayhawks#nba-draft-2027
Seahawks Draft Kansas WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr. at No. 199
sports4 months ago

Seahawks Draft Kansas WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr. at No. 199

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.

via Seattle Seahawks|
#emmanuel-henderson-jr#kansas-jayhawks#nfl-draft-2026
Powerhouse Hoops Still Have Big Gaps Ahead of 2026–27
sports4 months ago

Powerhouse Hoops Still Have Big Gaps Ahead of 2026–27

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.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-basketball#kansas-jayhawks#kentucky-wildcats
Portal Shake-Up: Kansas, UNC and Kentucky Lead College Basketball's Roster Rebuild
sports4 months ago

Portal Shake-Up: Kansas, UNC and Kentucky Lead College Basketball's Roster Rebuild

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.)

via The New York Times|
#college-basketball#kansas-jayhawks#north-carolina-tar-heels
KU Forward Bryson Tiller Sets Sights on Missouri After Entering Transfer Portal
sports-college-basketball4 months 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.

via Kansas City Star|
#bryson-tiller#college-basketball#kansas-jayhawks
St. John’s survives late refs chaos to reach the Sweet 16
sports5 months 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.

via New York Post|
#kansas-jayhawks#march-madness#ncaa-tournament
Darling's Banked Buzzer Beater Lifts St. John's Past Kansas in NCAA Thriller
sports5 months 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.

via CBS Sports|
#buzzer-beater#kansas-jayhawks#march-madness