WRITER: Henry Greenstein

KU football's quarterback competition well underway during spring practice

Jim Zebrowski keeps looking around for former Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels but finding only a freshman quarterback with a homophonous name. “He’s been around so long, I’m like, ‘Where is Daniels?’” Zebrowski said of the four-year team captain. “Oh, Jaylen Mason. OK, got it.” The graduation of Daniels, who played in 49 games over the course of six seasons in Lawrence — most as a starter, ...

Report: Bidunga to enter NBA Draft, transfer portal

Kansas forward Flory Bidunga intends to declare for the NBA Draft while also entering the transfer portal, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Thursday night. Bidunga will therefore have a number of options at his disposal, as he could choose to go to the NBA, leave for another school or remain at KU for his junior season. This is the first major offseason move for the Jayhawks in terms of player personnel, and ...

KU softball splits back-and-forth doubleheader with No. 20 Arizona State

The Kansas softball team split a doubleheader with No. 20 Arizona State on Thursday evening at Arrocha Ballpark. After letting the opener with the Sun Devils slip away in the late innings for an 8-5 loss, the Jayhawks got to ASU’s pitching early in the bottom half of the doubleheader and won 11-7. “I honestly was really proud of the way we came back out in game two, especially after giving up a home run in ...

Bryant explains importance of two-sport participation

What is a rare honor for most of the country is in fact quite common in the Bryant family. Kansas women’s basketball signee Cydnee Bryant took part in the McDonald’s All-American girls basketball game on Tuesday night in Glendale, Arizona, making her the third member of her family to participate in the prestigious high school all-star event. Her older brother Carter had participated in the 2024 edition of ...

Future Jayhawks represent KU in McDonald's All-American Game

Two future Jayhawks represented Kansas in the McDonald’s All-American Game on Tuesday night in Glendale, Arizona. Guard Taylen Kinney of Newport, Kentucky, played for the East team in the boys’ game, while center Cydnee Bryant of Riverside, California, played for the West team in the girls’ game. Kinney, the men's program's 53rd signee to earn the McDonald's honor, recorded five points on 2-for-8 ...

Self announces he will continue as KU coach

Kansas coach Bill Self will continue leading the Jayhawks. He announced his decision to return for his 24th season at the helm in a statement posted on social media on Wednesday evening. The statement did not specify how long he might keep coaching, but Self will be back for at least the 2026-27 campaign. “With renewed clarity and the ongoing support from our administration, I remain focused and committed to ...