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Friday, January 31
KU introduces Marian Washington Trailblazer Series to celebrate Black History Month
Kansas Athletics is introducing a new annual series designed to celebrate Black History Month and honor some of the achievements and accomplishments of African Americans who have come through KU. By Matt Tait
Thursday, January 30
NCAA amends KU's Notice of Allegations
KU self-reported Level 3 violations by football program
The NCAA has amended the Notice of Allegations it first sent the University of Kansas a little more than four months ago, a result of KU self-reporting a minor violation committed by the KU football program.
Wednesday, January 29
KU women fall to K-State, 69-61 on Kansas Day
Kansas Day belonged to the Wildcats. In a clash of Sunflower State rivals at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday night, it was the Kansas State women’s basketball team that came away with a 69-61 victory over Kansas on the 159th anniversary of the state’s admission to the Union in 1861.
Les Miles lauds 'anticipatory vision' of Super Bowl-bound Tyrann Mathieu
It didn’t take moving to Lawrence or seeing the local NFL franchise sign one of his favorite former players for Kansas football coach Les Miles to feel connected to the Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, Miles will tell you he became a Chiefs fan long before the organization signed Tyrann Matthieu this past offseason, a move that helped the organization reach the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years. By Benton Smith
Tuesday, January 28
KU football loses commitments from 2 Class of 2020 prospects
A little more than a week before college football’s National Signing Day, Kansas lost the commitment of a potentially promising high school prospect in the Class of 2020. Chris Jones, a 6-foot-4 defensive end from Pompano Beach, Fla., announced Monday night his plans to reopen his recruitment, more than five months after committing to the Jayhawks. By Benton Smith
Rookie on the rise: KU freshman Christian Braun delivers another strong outing in first career start
Kansas freshman Christian Braun had the duration of Monday night's pregame routine to adjust to the idea of joining the Jayhawks’ starting lineup at Oklahoma State. Luckily for Kansas, he didn’t need more time than that. By Matt Tait
Monday, January 27
Notebook: Christian Braun honors Kobe Bryant during first career start at OSU
Stillwater, Okla. — In his first start as a member of the Kansas men’s basketball program, KU freshman Christian Braun brought a little extra help to the court with him on Monday night. By Matt Tait
Behind 11 triples, No. 3 Kansas rolls past Oklahoma State for 65-50 road win
Stillwater, Okla. — Three-point shooting has not exactly been a strong suit of the third-ranked Kansas basketball team so far this season. But it sure saved them on Monday night in a 65-50 win over Oklahoma State at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Matt Tait
Benton Smith: Jayhawks should be even tougher to beat with McCormack back — as a backup
It wasn’t easy the past few days for the Kansas basketball team to get by without suspended big man David McCormack, even against the only winless team in Big 12 play. But when McCormack comes back, it should be in a slightly different role, as a backup. By Benton Smith
KUsports Live: No. 3 Kansas at Oklahoma State
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KU game at Oklahoma State moves to ESPN2
The. Kansas basketball team’s road game at Oklahoma State Monday night won’t air on ESPN as originally planned
Game Day Breakdown - No. 3 Kansas at Oklahoma State
A look at some of the keys for third-ranked Kansas in tonight's Big Monday battle vs. Oklahoma State at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla. By Matt Tait
Sunday, January 26
Les Miles, KU staff welcomed many visitors this weekend
Outside of a quick drive over to Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday to make a cameo on ESPN’s College GameDay, Kansas football coach Les Miles spent the majority of the past few days with high school prospects and their families at Anderson Family Football Complex, during a busy recruiting weekend.
KU football adds another O-lineman to 2020 class
While Kansas football coach Les Miles and his staff welcomed many high school juniors to campus this weekend for visits, they kept working on their 2020 recruiting class, too, picking up another commitment. A 6-foot-6 offensive lineman from Clovis, NM., Bryce Cabeldue committed to the Jayhawks on Sunday, on the heels of his official visit to Lawrence. By Benton Smith
Saturday, January 25
No. 19 Kansas tennis drops 4-3 decision to No. 16 California
Kansas sophomore Malkia Ngounoue and freshman Luniuska Delgado upset 13th-ranked Anna Bright and Haley Giavara in doubles, but it was not enough as the No. 19 Kansas women’s tennis team dropped a 4-3 decision to No. 16 California on Saturday to end the ITA Kick-Off Weekend at the Jayhawk Tennis Center.
Benton Smith: Jayhawks needed to play a game after woeful week
After spending the past several days absorbing hits in the form of national criticism for their roles in a nasty rivalry game fight, the Kansas Jayhawks returned to the scene of that brawl Saturday hoping to move past the ugliness.
Notebook: KU junior Marcus Garrett fine after hard fall in win over UT
After bouncing off the floor at least 5 or 6 inches into the air following a hard foul on a transition dunk attempt during the first half of KU’s 74-68 win over Tennessee on Saturday, junior guard Marcus Garrett hopped up and walked toward the free-throw line.
KU women's basketball suffers 89-67 road loss to Iowa State
Despite a career-high performance from junior Tina Stephens, the Kansas women’s basketball team suffered an 89-67 loss to Iowa State on Saturday in Hilton Coliseum.
Udoka the dominator: Azubuike powers shorthanded Kansas team to 74-68 win over Tennessee
Kansas senior Udoka Azubuike has experienced plenty of days when his size and strength have been the difference. But his presence on the floor rarely has meant more to KU’s chances for success than it did on Saturday in a 74-68 victory over Tennessee at Allen Fieldhouse. Matt Tait
Quick recap: No. 3 Kansas pushes past Tennessee for 74-68 win
A depleted Kansas men’s basketball team was put to the test in the Big 12/SEC Challenge against Tennessee on Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. In the end, the Jayhawks had the key players necessary to pull off a 74-68 win for their fourth victory in a row.
KUsports Live: No. 3 Kansas vs. Tennessee
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Game Day Breakdown - No. 3 Kansas vs. Tennessee
A look at some of the keys for third-ranked Kansas in today's Big 12/SEC Challenge clash with Tennessee at Allen Fieldhouse. By Matt Tait
Friday, January 24
No. 19 KU tennis drops 4-2 decision to No. 22 Tennessee
In its opening match of the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, No. 19 Kansas tennis dropped a 4-2 decision against No. 22 Tennessee on Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Tennis Center.
ESPN GameDay analysts assess punishments that followed rivalry brawl
The late-game brawl that tainted the final moments of this week’s Sunflower Showdown remained a topic of conversation Friday as members of ESPN’s College GameDay arrived at Allen Fieldhouse for the Jayhawks’ next game. Not only did analyst and former head coach Seth Greenberg think two Kansas State players should have received longer suspensions, but he also was surprised KU forward David McCormack’s punishment was only two games.
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self vows team will learn and grow from ugly brawl with Kansas State
Days after two of his players were suspended for their roles in a brawl, Kansas coach Bill Self vowed that his team would learn from the incident. By Matt Tait
Chidera Uzo-Diribe promoted to become KU football's new OLBs coach
A defensive quality control staffer at KU this past year, Chidera Uzo-Diribe, who was a defensive end at Colorado during his playing days, will now be a full-time assistant, coaching the Jayhawks’ outside linebackers.
Thursday, January 23
KU cornerback Corione Harris suspended following arrest
Kansas football coach Les Miles has suspended Corione Harris indefinitely following the sophomore’s arrest in Howell County, Mo., this past weekend.
Opportunity Knocks: What KU's Isaiah Moss and coach Bill Self have learned about each other that has Moss poised for a bigger role
With David McCormack out of the starting lineup for at least the next two games to serve a suspension for his role in Tuesday’s brawl with Kansas State, KU coach Bill Self has a decision to make about his fifth starter. By Matt Tait
KU's bench production picks up in win over K-State
Given the ugly fashion in which the Sunflower Showdown ended earlier this week, Kansas basketball coach Bill Self didn’t spend much time in the hours that followed a rivalry game brawl thinking or talking about the actual 40 minutes of basketball that took place inside Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday night.
Wednesday, January 22
Board of Regents chair, student body president concerned by behavioral issues within KU men’s basketball program
After Tuesday night’s basketball brawl, the University of Kansas student body president expressed concern over the pattern of “violence” surrounding the program and the Board of Regents chair suggested he would be discussing the matter with university CEOs.
KU women's basketball surrenders early lead in loss to Texas
Despite jumping out to an early lead, the Kansas women’s basketball team dropped an 85-77 decision to Texas on Wednesday at the Frank Erwin Center.
Big 12 suspensions to Silvio De Sousa, David McCormack leave Kansas thin up front
The Wednesday suspensions of Kansas basketball forwards Silvio De Sousa (12 games) and David McCormack (2 games) will have a significant impact on the KU lineup in the week ahead. By Matt Tait
Big 12 suspends Silvio De Sousa 12 games; McCormack, two K-State players also suspended
After a day’s worth of reviewing footage and contemplating, the Big 12 announced Wednesday evening suspensions for four players involved in the brawl that marred Tuesday’s Sunflower Showdown between Kansas and Kansas State. KU junior Silvio De Sousa, the backup forward at the center of the ruckus, received the most severe punishment, as the conference suspended him for 12 games. By Benton Smith
2 KU football assistants leaving program after 1 year
Les Miles has two open positions to fill on his Kansas football coaching staff. As first reported by Football Scoop, both Jeff Hecklinski and Mike Ekeler are leaving the program.
KU forward Silvio De Sousa suspended indefinitely
Kansas forward Silvio De Sousa has been suspended from the team indefinitely for his role in Tuesday night’s fight between the Kansas and Kansas State men’s basketball programs. By Matt Tait
Bill Self: Punishments for rivalry game brawl not completely resolved
Roughly 14 hours after players from the Kansas and Kansas State basketball teams brawled in the south end of Allen Fieldhouse, KU coach Bill Self did not yet have an update Wednesday morning on the coming “consequences” that will be doled out in the wake of the confrontation.
Tuesday, January 21
Lopsided Sunflower Showdown ends with all-out brawl between No. 3 Kansas and K-State
An otherwise uneventful Sunflower Showdown spiraled into chaos in the final seconds Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse, as a fracas surrounding Kansas big man Silvio De Sousa spilled into the courtside seats. By Benton Smith
Notebook: Sophomore Ochai Agbaji provides impact as rebounder in win over Wildcats
Tuesday night, during 31 minutes of third-ranked Kansas’ 81-60 victory over Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse, starting guard Ochai Agbaji provided KU coach Bill Self with something for which he had been searching.
Brawl overshadows career night by KU freshman Christian Braun in KU’s 81-60 win over K-State
An outstanding offensive night for the third-ranked Kansas basketball team ended with an ugly fight inside Allen Fieldhouse following the Jayhawks’ 81-60 win over Kansas State on Tuesday night.
Quick recap: No. 3 Kansas rolls to easy win over Kansas State, but Sunflower Showdown ends in brawl
No. 3 Kansas claimed the first installment of the Sunflower Showdown. And it wasn’t particularly close.
KUsports Live: No. 3 Kansas vs. Kansas State
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Notebook: KU's Pooka Williams expected to be one of nation's top RBs in 2020
The large-scale expectations for Pooka Williams Jr.’s junior year at the University of Kansas aren’t emanating exclusively from Lawrence and the football program’s fan base. Far ahead of the 2020 season, Williams already is gaining recognition as one of college football’s best running backs. By Benton Smith
Game Day Breakdown - No. 3 Kansas vs. Kansas State
A look at some of the keys for third-ranked Kansas in tonight's clash with Sunflower State rival Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse. By Matt Tait
Sunday, January 19
Kansas track places 3rd at Wichita State triangular
To begin the 2020 campaign, the Kansas track and field team placed third out of as many squads in a triangular at Wichita State.
No. 19 Kansas tennis claims 6-1 win over Wichita State
After dropping the doubles point, No. 19 Kansas responded by winning all six singles matches to claim a 6-1 win over Wichita State on Sunday at the Jayhawk Tennis Center. It capped a 2-0 clip on the weekend for the Jayhawks, who earned a 7-0 victory over Drake on Saturday.
Jayhawks searching for more offense in defensive-minded Big 12
Points have been tough to come by in the Big 12 Conference this season, and, after back-to-back games of 66 points, Kansas coach Bill Self is in search of a way to change that. By Matt Tait
No. 19 Kansas tennis sweeps Drake, 7-0
In its first home meet of the 2020 campaign, the Kansas tennis team recorded a 7-0 win over Drake on Saturday evening at the Jayhawk Tennis Center.
Saturday, January 18
KU relies on stingy defense to stifle Texas Tech 67-50 for first Big 12 win
A struggle in the paint for Texas Tech and an inspired defense by Kansas led to the Jayhawks defeating the Red Raiders 67-50 Saturday night.
Benton Smith: Jayhawks capable of winning ugly with strong defensive play
Austin, Texas — Ugly is in the eye of the beholder. As far as Kansas basketball coach Bill Self was concerned, what he gazed upon Saturday at Frank Erwin Center was magnificent in all its grime.
Notebook: Marcus Garrett returned after hard fall in 2nd half at Texas
Austin, Texas — The sound was as loud as the boom that “Smokey the Cannon” produces at Texas football games just down the road.
'He was the difference': Devon Dotson returns to help No. 6 Kansas top Texas on the road
Austin, Texas — Returning from a one-game absence because of a hip pointer affecting his left hip, Kansas sophomore Devon Dotson was as good as ever on Saturday, playing 39 minutes, scoring 21 points and helping No. 6 Kansas hold off Texas 66-57 at Frank Erwin Center. Matt Tait
Quick recap: No. 6 Kansas earns 66-57 road win over Texas
Behind three double-digit scorers, No. 6 Kansas did enough to come away with a 66-57 win over Texas Saturday afternoon in the Erwin Center.
KUsports Live: No. 6 Kansas at Texas
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Friday, January 17
Game Day Breakdown - No. 6 Kansas at Texas
A look at some of the keys for sixth-ranked Kansas in Saturday's road matchup with Texas in Austin. By Matt Tait
Thursday, January 16
New KU safeties coach Jordan Peterson signed 6-year contract
First 2 years guaranteed
Formerly the defensive coordinator and safeties coach at New Mexico, Peterson signed a deal with KU that’s guaranteed for both the 2020 and 2021 seasons, and could potentially last four additional years, through the 2025 season. By Benton Smith
Former KU soccer standouts Katie McClure and Addisyn Merrick selected in NWSL draft
For the first time in program history, two members of the Kansas soccer team were selected in the National Women’s Soccer League draft after Katie McClure and Addisyn Merrick were picked Thursday afternoon.
Kansas point guard Devon Dotson's status for Saturday at Texas still uncertain
Sophomore point guard Devon Dotson’s status for Saturday’s 1 p.m. game at Texas remains uncertain, but Kansas coach Bill Self is not planning to overhaul KU’s approach regardless of the outcome. By Matt Tait
Wednesday, January 15
KU women's basketball suffers lopsided loss to No. 2 Baylor
Even under the best of circumstances, the Kansas women’s basketball team had a tall task on Wednesday. Kansas started slow and never had a shot in a 90-47 loss to No. 2 Baylor in Allen Fieldhouse.
Ex-KU football coach David Beaty to subpoena ESPN for ‘Miles to Go’ footage, contracts
As former University of Kansas football coach David Beaty’s legal pursuit of his $3 million buyout continues, his attorneys are now seeking raw footage from a TV series starring his replacement.
I'm Batman: Marcus Garrett's big game at Oklahoma draws superhero comparison from Kansas coach Bill Self
Kansas coach Bill Self loves basketball players who love a challenge. That’s what made Tuesday’s 66-52 win at Oklahoma so special for Self. By Matt Tait
Tuesday, January 14
Benton Smith: Despite win at OU, Jayhawks desperately need Devon Dotson back to reach full potential
Norman, Okla. — Deep as it is at full strength, take away one of this Kansas basketball team’s most important players and it starts to look a lot more beatable.
Notebook: Jayhawks end 2-game losing skid at Lloyd Noble Center with double-digit win
Norman, Okla. — Tuesday’s 66-52 Kansas basketball victory over Oklahoma at Lloyd Noble Center snapped a two-game losing streak at Oklahoma’s home arena and pushed the Jayhawks’ all-time record in the building to 20-19.
Behind 20 points from Isaiah Moss, No. 6 Kansas earns gritty road win over Oklahoma
Norman, Okla. — Road wins often come with an element of grit, but Tuesday’s 66-52 win by No. 6 Kansas over Oklahoma at Lloyd Noble Center was particularly gritty. Matt Tait
KUsports Live: No. 6 Kansas at Oklahoma
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KU signed Emmett Jones to potential 6-year deal that includes pricey buyout
When the University of Kansas promoted the football team’s receivers coach, Emmett Jones, to passing game coordinator and extended his contract, the administration also made sure to make it a little less appealing for other teams to hire him away. By Benton Smith
Monday, January 13
KU great Gale Sayers named 10th-best college football player of all-time
The Kansas football team hasn’t participated in the postseason since 2008, but the Jayhawks got to share a small fraction of the spotlight during Monday’s national championship game, when the most renowned player in the program’s history picked up another honor.
Game Day Breakdown - No. 6 Kansas at Oklahoma
A look at some of the keys for sixth-ranked Kansas in tonight's road showdown with Oklahoma at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla. By Matt Tait
KU coach Bill Self says point guard Devon Dotson OK to play Tuesday at Oklahoma
Kansas coach Bill Self said Monday that sophomore point guard Devon Dotson will play Tuesday night at Oklahoma. By Matt Tait
Kansas basketball falls out of AP top 5 for first time this season
For the first time this season, the Kansas men’s basketball program has fallen out of the top 5 in the Associated Press poll. The Jayhawks, who fell to Baylor at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, dropped from No. 3 to No. 6. Meanwhile, the Bears jumped from No. 4 to No. 2. By Matt Tait
Former KU forward Carlton Bragg Jr. kicked off team at New Mexico after DWI arrest
New Mexico forward Carlton Bragg Jr. has been dismissed from the Lobos basketball team following his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.
Sunday, January 12
KU women's basketball falls to TCU on the road
After an undefeated run through the nonconference slate, the Kansas women’s basketball team remains winless in Big 12 play.
Jayhawks eyeing more consistency from Isaiah Moss to help KU offense
Despite their lofty ranking and strong record, the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks are a team in need of some consistent scoring punch. By Matt Tait
KU swim falls to No. 21 Arizona State
Kansas swimming and diving received its first loss of the season on Saturday, when No. 21 Arizona State handed KU a 209.5-88.5 defeat at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center.
Saturday, January 11
Jordan Peterson named KU football's new safeties coach
A Texas native and former Big 12 defensive back at Texas A & M, Jordan Peterson is returning to the conference, this time at the University of Kansas, as the newest assistant on Les Miles’ coaching staff.
Notebook: KU monitoring hip pointer Devon Dotson suffered in 'L' to Baylor
Just looking at the final box score from Saturday’s 67-55 victory by No. 4 Baylor over No. 3 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse won’t tell you everything you need to know about Devon Dotson’s day. By Matt Tait
Shane Jackson: Rare home loss to Baylor highlights KU's limitations on offense
Kansas head coach Bill Self shouldered the blame, but it is unlikely anybody would have faulted him given the circumstances that led to his team's first league loss of the season.
Bears 'better' than Jayhawks in Baylor's first ever win in fieldhouse
Baylor coach Scott Drew has always told his team that in order to win in Allen Fieldhouse you have to be up 10 with 3 minutes to play. For a guy who had tried and failed 12 times before, Drew wound up being right on Saturday. And his team even gave him a little wiggle room. By Matt Tait
Baylor defeats Kansas to capture first win at Allen Fieldhouse, 67-55
If a top-five matchup wasn’t enough motivation for No. 3 Kansas, being down 13 points at halftime would usually serve as a sufficient wakeup call.
KUsports Live: No. 3 Kansas vs. No. 4 Baylor
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Friday, January 10
KU women's basketball adds transfer guard Erica Haynes-Overton
A new addition to the Kansas women’s basketball team was announced Friday as junior guard Erica Haynes-Overton has joined the program, according to coach Brandon Schneider.
Game Day Breakdown - No. 3 Kansas vs. No. 4 Baylor
A look at some of the keys for third-ranked Kansas in Saturday's home showdown with No. 4 Baylor at Allen Fieldhouse. By Matt Tait
KU promotes WRs coach Emmett Jones to passing game coordinator
Assistant also picks up contract extension
After one season as the receivers coach on Les Miles’ Kansas football staff, Emmett Jones impressed his boss and the Kansas Athletics administration enough to gain a new job title and a contract extension. By Benton Smith
Former KU football player convicted; accused of choking woman after getting mad at video game
A former linebacker for the University of Kansas pleaded no contest Friday and was convicted of aggravated battery.
Stanley, Moragne and Cole to represent KU at Tropical Bowl
The long and difficult path to a professional football career is taking three former Kansas football players to Florida this weekend, for the SPIRAL Tropical Bowl.
Thursday, January 9
Former KU All-American golfer Ryan Vermeer wins second consecutive national honor
For the second year in a row, former University of Kansas All-American golfer Ryan Vermeer has been named a PGA Professionals Player of the Year. By Matt Tait
Kansas defense enjoying one of its best stretches in last 3 decades
Having held their last five opponents to fewer than 60 points, this Kansas team is on the verge of making history. If they’re able to do that again on Saturday, when No. 4 Baylor comes to Allen Fieldhouse for a noon tipoff on CBS, this bunch will become just the second team in the Self era to hold six straight opponents to fewer than 60 points. By Matt Tait
Oklahoma prep O-lineman commits to KU football
An unheralded high school offensive lineman from Oklahoma, Jackson Satterwhite announced Wednesday his intentions of joining the Kansas football program.
Former KU O-lineman Hakeem Adeniji invited to NFL's scouting combine
Hakeem Adeniji hadn’t even completed his first year at the University of Kansas when the offensive lineman began to think he had arrived as a college football player. His hunch proved correct, as further confirmed this week, when the four-year starter for the Jayhawks learned the NFL selected him as a participant at its 2020 scouting combine. By Benton Smith
Wednesday, January 8
Poor fourth quarter dooms KU women's basketball in Big 12 home opener against West Virginia
Despite a back-and-forth first three quarters, Kansas women’s basketball dropped its Big 12 home opener against No. 19 West Virginia 68-49 Wednesday night.
Jayhawks crush Cyclones to record largest win in Hilton Coliseum since 2003
Ames, Iowa — Anyone wondering just how well things went for third-ranked Kansas during Wednesday’s Big 12 road opener at Iowa State need look no further than the first-half free throw shooting of KU senior Udoka Azubuike. Matt Tait
Benton Smith: KU's defense disrupts Iowa State's Tyrese Haliburton in 79-53 thumping
Ames, Iowa — There hasn’t been a more daunting individual assignment for Iowa State opponents this season than being the unlucky defender tasked with stopping Tyrese Haliburton.
Notebook: KU coach Bill Self focused on recruiting impact of games being on ESPN+
Ames, Iowa — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self does not have ESPN+ and is not afraid to tell you that he doesn’t really know how to get it.
Quick recap: No. 3 Kansas overwhelms Iowa State in Hilton Coliseum
After years of tightly-contested battles between Big 12 foes, the first such matchup of the new decade was anything but that. No. 3 Kansas overwhelmed Iowa State from start to finish in its 79-53 win Wednesday night in Hilton Coliseum.
KUsports Live: No. 3 Kansas at Iowa State
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Game Day Breakdown: No. 3 Kansas at Iowa State
A look at some of the keys for third-ranked Kansas in tonight's Big 12 Conference road opener at Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. By Matt Tait
Tuesday, January 7
4-star prep LB Brennon Scott decommits from KU football
The Kansas football program lost the pledge of its most heralded 2020 prospect on Tuesday. Brennan Scott, a four-star linebacker from Dallas, announced on Twitter his decision to decommit from the Jayhawks. By Benton Smith
Monday, January 6
Jayhawks remain at No. 3 in latest AP Top 25 poll
Fresh off of its second win over a ranked opponent this season, the Kansas men’s basketball team maintained its No. 3 spot in the Associated Press rankings and picked up a first-place vote in the process. By Matt Tait
Sunday, January 5
KU big man Udoka Azubuike currently riding career-best rebounding stretch
Saturday afternoon’s 11-rebound effort in a 60-53 Kansas win over West Virginia marked the first time in the injury-plagued career of Udoka Azubuike that the Kansas big man has recorded double-digit boards in three consecutive games. By Matt Tait
Saturday, January 4
Notebook: Jayhawks overcome shooting struggles against Mountaineers
Less than a week after shooting 41% from 3-point range in a road win over Stanford, the third-ranked Kansas men’s basketball team returned home on Saturday and could not buy a bucket from the outside.
Benton Smith: Marcus Garrett's toughness even shows up on offense as KU beats WVU
In the practices leading up to the Kansas basketball team’s Big 12 opener, the veteran guard did all he could to prepare his teammates for the type of physicality visiting West Virginia would bring to the conference opener inside Allen Fieldhouse.
No. 3 Kansas earns tough win over No. 16 West Virginia in Big 12 opener
With his team lucky to be down just six points at halftime of Saturday’s Big 12 Conference opener against West Virginia, Kansas coach Bill Self fell back on the one word that means more to him than any other — toughness.
KU women's basketball falls to Oklahoma State in Big 12 opener
The Kansas women’s basketball team is no longer undefeated.
Quick recap: No. 3 Kansas defeats No. 16 West Virginia in Big 12 opener
In an old-school basketball game, KU’s big man stood taller than the rest. A strong second half by center Udoka Azubuike helped No. 3 Kansas power past No. 16 West Virginia, 60-53, Saturday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse.
KUsports Live: No. 3 Kansas vs. No. 16 West Virginia
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Game Day Breakdown - No. 3 Kansas vs. No. 16 West Virginia
A look at some of the keys for third-ranked Kansas in today's Big 12 Conference opener against No. 16 West Virginia at Allen Fieldhouse. By Matt Tait
Friday, January 3
KU coaches think 'sink or swim' freshman year will benefit LB Gavin Potter
Gavin Potter entered the 2019 season as a backup inside linebacker. In KU’s first couple of games, he barely played. However, what proved to be a season-ending injury to Dru Prox during the Jayhawks’ Big 12 opener against West Virginia thrust Potter into the spotlight ahead of schedule. By Benton Smith
Thursday, January 2
How KU women's basketball went undefeated in nonconference play after dropping exhibition opener
For the first time in 14 years, the Kansas women’s basketball team will enter Big 12 play with an undefeated record.
Bill Self points to Bob Huggins' 'colorful' style, coaching talent as reasons for spirited Kansas-West Virginia rivalry
With nonconference play behind them, the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks are gearing up for an intense matchup with West Virginia — one that KU coach Bill Self described as a “fistfight.” By Matt Tait
Kansas basketball games on Big 12 Now/ESPN+ a new source of frustration for some KU fans
On Saturday afternoon when third-ranked Kansas and No. 16 West Virginia square off at Allen Fieldhouse to open Big 12 play, a matchup that has become must-see television in recent years will not be watched by some KU fans. By Matt Tait
Kansas football names Ben Iannacchione as program's new strength coach
Kansas Team Health and KU coach Les Miles announced Thursday that Ben Iannacchione has been named Director of Sports Performance for the KU football program.
Andrew Parchment excited for challenge as KU WRs look to become more productive in 2020
Andrew Parchment, a breakthrough performer at wideout in his first year at KU, actually entered the long offseason feeling quite upbeat about the offense’s future. And that stems from his confidence in KU’s receiving corps. By Benton Smith
Wednesday, January 1
KU Women's Basketball - All-Decade Team
The 2010s in Kansas women’s basketball were marked by losing seasons, crippling injuries and a change in leadership midway though the decade. But none of that took away from the performances of some of the top players who suited up for Bonnie Henrickson and Brandon Schneider during the past 10 years. By Matt Tait
