WRITER: Matt Tait

Could Rudy Gobert's departure open the door to more playing time for former Jayhawk Udoka Azubuike in Utah?

There’s been a lot of talk lately about what the Rudy Gobert to Minnesota trade will do for the Timberwolves’ chances of competing in the NBA’s Western Conference. But Kansas fans are no doubt more interested in what happens with Gobert’s former team in Utah. That’s because the all-pro center’s departure from the Jazz lineup may have opened up an opportunity for former Jayhawk Udoka Azubuike. I ...

Seven former Jayhawks gearing up for NBA Summer League action

With the NBA’s annual Summer League now under way out west, seven former Kansas Jayhawks are in the process of making their case for a roster spot next season. For recent first-round draft picks Ochai Agbaji (14th to Cleveland) and Christian Braun (21st to Denver), this month’s Summer League action is more about getting acclimated and learning how things run with their new teams and teammates. Both 2022 ...

What to make of the rumored Pac-12-ACC alliance

One of the biggest developments on a busy Tuesday in the conference realignment world came later in the day, when reports surfaced that the Pac-12 and ACC were at least discussing some kind of alliance to bring stability and more money to members of both conferences. It’s a worthwhile endeavor because, at this point, nothing is too outlandish, unreasonable or outrageous to consider. But an alliance is ...

Is a Big 12 vs. Pac-12 battle brewing on the conference realignment stage?

There were more significant moves from both the Big 12 and Pac-12 conferences on Tuesday, as the two leagues continued to scramble to find their footing in the latest round of conference realignment. The stage has been set for an all-out brawl, and it appears as if both sides are ready to rumble. Tuesday morning, the Pac-12 released a statement that indicated that the conference had authorized its leaders to ...

Why KU is in better shape during this round of conference realignment than in years past

Conference realignment has once again reared its ugly and oh-so-lucrative head, but this time the University of Kansas appears to be in better shape than in the past. That’s not to say there won’t be some restless nights or uneasy times, but thanks to the recent move that triggered this round — UCLA and USC going to the Big Ten of all places — both KU and the Big 12 seem to be on much more solid ground ...

Could Kansas' Jalen Wilson be in line for Big 12, All-America honors?

The Kansas men's basketball program is no stranger to high-profile players receiving serious praise before a season even begins. And Kansas coach Bill Self believes returning junior Jalen Wilson could be the next name added to the list of Jayhawks who have received preseason accolades entering a season. Asked recently if he thought Wilson's decision to return to KU for another season positioned the versatile ...