WRITER: Henry Greenstein

Physical growth demonstrates development of KU's backup quarterbacks

Coming up on Aug. 23 is the start of Jalon Daniels’ final season. Coming later on is another season just over a year away in which KU no longer has Daniels as its starting quarterback — something it hasn’t experienced since 2021. The rest of the Jayhawks’ quarterback room, headlined by redshirt sophomore Cole Ballard, redshirt freshman Isaiah Marshall and early-enrolling true freshman David McComb, ...

KU adds Canadian point guard Ngala

Updated 3:20 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025: On Monday, Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self said he was looking for an experienced player who could run the point to serve as an “insurance policy” for this year’s roster; by Friday, he had a commitment from that type of player. Former Laurentian University point guard Nginyu Ngala is joining KU, he confirmed to the Journal-World. KU announced his signing ...

With spots up for grabs, Jayhawks bring 'chip on the shoulder' to fall camp

The “competitive edge” of the Kansas football program, strength coach Matt Gildersleeve said on Thursday, is “back like never before.” That’s the result of bringing in an estimated 50 new scholarship players over the course of the offseason, all of whom were guaranteed an opportunity to contend, and who therefore demonstrated an appropriate amount of fire over the course of Gildersleeve’s six-week ...

Self hospitalized, has stents inserted; expected to be released soon

Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self had two stents inserted at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Thursday after experiencing "concerning symptoms," KU Athletics announced in a statement on Thursday night. "The procedure went very well, and he is expected to make a full recovery," the statement reads. "He is in good spirits and expects to be released from the hospital soon.” Self is entering his 23rd season ...

Mayo signs with Israeli professional team

Former Kansas guard Zeke Mayo has signed to play professional basketball for Ironi Kiryat Ata in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, the team announced on Instagram on Thursday. Mayo’s agency ADS Sports Management also shared the news on social media and wished its client a “long, successful pro career ahead.” "We've been following Zeke since the beginning of the summer, and he was our first option at ...

Fall camp begins Thursday: Big questions, projected depth chart

The Kansas football team is entering what may be its most consequential fall camp during Lance Leipold’s tenure, or at least since his first season at the helm. As coaches and players frequently noted during the spring, the introduction of a bevy of transfers across numerous positions has created a new level of competition on this year’s roster. That will be borne out in camp — which begins on Thursday, ...