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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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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The. Kansas basketball team’s road game at Oklahoma State Monday night won’t air on ESPN as originally planned
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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
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.
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.
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
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.
Kansas football coach Les Miles has suspended Corione Harris indefinitely following the sophomore’s arrest in Howell County, Mo., this past weekend.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
No. 3 Kansas claimed the first installment of the Sunflower Showdown. And it wasn’t particularly close.
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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
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
To begin the 2020 campaign, the Kansas track and field team placed third out of as many squads in a triangular at 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Austin, Texas — The sound was as loud as the boom that “Smokey the Cannon” produces at Texas football games just down 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
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.
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A look at some of the keys for sixth-ranked Kansas in Saturday's road matchup with Texas in Austin. By Matt Tait
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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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
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.
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
Kansas coach Bill Self said Monday that sophomore point guard Devon Dotson will play Tuesday night at Oklahoma. By Matt Tait
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
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.
After an undefeated run through the nonconference slate, the Kansas women’s basketball team remains winless in Big 12 play.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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.
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
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
A former linebacker for the University of Kansas pleaded no contest Friday and was convicted of aggravated battery.
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.
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
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
An unheralded high school offensive lineman from Oklahoma, Jackson Satterwhite announced Wednesday his intentions of joining the Kansas football program.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
The Kansas women’s basketball team is no longer undefeated.
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.
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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
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
For the first time in 14 years, the Kansas women’s basketball team will enter Big 12 play with an undefeated record.
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
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 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, 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
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