USC transfer center Gabe Dynes, who stands 7-foot-5, is scheduled to visit KU on Sunday, his agent Adam Papas confirmed to the Journal-World on Monday afternoon.
The news was first reported by The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, who also noted that Dynes will visit Xavier, Kentucky, Louisville and N.C. State beforehand and is looking to put Georgia on the schedule.
If Dynes actually makes it to his KU visit, he could potentially provide depth for the Jayhawks’ frontcourt. KU added Utah transfer forward Keanu Dawes but lacks true centers on its roster. The Jayhawks can potentially return 7-foot rising sophomore Paul Mbiya, whose management recently told the Journal-World that he wanted to return to KU but had not finalized a deal, but otherwise will need additional inside presences.
Dynes will be a senior next season. He has played in 91 career games and most recently averaged 2.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks for in 11.9 minutes per game for USC last season.
A native of Independence, Kentucky, he started his career at Youngstown State. He earned all-defensive honors each of his two years with the Penguins, still primarily coming off the bench, including during the 2024-25 campaign when he tallied 6.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game.
KU has been involved with a number of transfer centers, including receiving reported visits from Anton Bonke (Charlotte) and Christian Reeves (Charleston) in recent days. The Jayhawks’ current roster of scholarship players includes Dawes, possibly Mbiya, Toledo transfer guard Leroy Blyden Jr., returning wing Kohl Rosario and a quartet of incoming freshmen.
