WRITER: Matt Tait

High school-heavy 2020 recruiting class the latest reason to be intrigued by the future of Kansas football

The two most important letters on [the list of the 18 December signees announced by the Kansas football program on Wednesday][1] were the H and S sandwiched next to each other to the far right of each new Jayhawk’s name. The letters stand for “High School,” of course, and the fact that every player signed by Les Miles in the 2020 recruiting class to date is from the high school ranks represents a ...

Early loss to Duke may have refocused top-ranked Kansas

Winners of nine consecutive games since a season-opening loss to Duke in early November, Kansas coach Bill Self believes his team may actually have benefited from the early setback. “I think it was a good thing probably to have the experience,” Self recently said of the loss to Duke at the Champions Classic, where KU committed 28 turnovers in a 2-point loss to the Blue Devils. “I wish you could learn ...

Kansas takes over No. 1 spot in AP Top 25 and coaches poll

The Kansas men’s basketball team is the new No. 1 in college basketball. KU replaces Louisville at the top of this week’s Associated Press Top 25 poll, following the Cardinals loss to Texas Tech last Tuesday night. Kansas also is ranked No. 1 in the USA Today coaches poll. It marks the 70th time in AP poll history and 62nd time in coaches poll history that Kansas has been ranked at the top. ...

Dotson named Player of the Week, KU No. 2 in NET rankings and an apology about the latest ESPN+ broadcast

The Big 12’s leading scorer once again has been named the conference player of the week. Kansas sophomore Devon Dotson earned the honor for the second time this season after averaging 20 points, six assists and 2.5 steals in wins over Milwaukee and Kansas City last week. Dotson is currently averaging 19.6 points per game for the season, and his big week included 22 points against Milwaukee and 18 in the ...

Improved activity on both ends leads to season-high 21 minutes for KU freshman Christian Braun

There’s little doubt that Kansas freshman Christian Braun was energized by playing in front of his family in his hometown on Saturday during KU’s 98-57 victory over Kansas City at Sprint Center. “Did you hear them,” Braun joked after the win. With around 20 friends and family members there to cheer him on, Braun delivered one of his best games as a Jayhawk to date. Four points on 2-of-4 ...

Game Day Breakdown - No. 2 Kansas vs. Kansas City at Sprint Center

No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks (8-1) vs. Kansas City Kangaroos (5-6) Time: 4 p.m. | Location: Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. TV: Big 12 Now/ESPN+ | Radio: IMG Jayhawk Radio Network Sign up for ESPN+ and watch your Hawks on the go. Log on to KUsports.com for our live game blog coverage and follow the KUsports.com staff on Twitter: @KUSports @mctait @bentonasmith @SJacksonLJW & @ByBradenShaw Keys for ...