KU Men’s Basketball

Council, Jackson lead second-half comeback as KU stuns No. 17 Tennessee 81-76

Las Vegas — Already down star guard Darryn Peterson and key reserve Jayden Dawson due to injury, the Jayhawks’ task got even tougher when their lone standout from the first half on Wednesday against Tennessee, Tre White, ran into severe foul trouble. They responded with a remarkable ...

Transfer portal windows for college basketball could change under new proposal

The men's and women's college basketball transfer portal windows would be shortened to 15 days and would open after the men's and women's Final Fours under a measure proposed by the Division I men's and women's basketball oversight committee. The Division I Cabinet is scheduled to review the ...

McDowell fits in well in first career start

Las Vegas — Redshirt sophomore guard Jamari McDowell has made key contributions to Kansas in the past, but they’ve generally taken the form of extended cameos. McDowell was only three games into his college career when he stepped in late to lock down Kentucky’s fifth-year guard Antonio ...

White’s clutch plays secure KU’s win over Syracuse, 71-60

Las Vegas — When Syracuse started hitting 3s after previously struggling to shoot, it could have spelled disaster for Kansas. When Tyler Betsey connected from deep with six minutes remaining to cut KU’s lead to 52-50, it brought the Orange the closest they had been since the opening ...

KU will face Syracuse next after Orange’s overtime loss

Las Vegas — Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. ended his postgame media availability, alongside teammates Flory Bidunga and Bryson Tiller, with a promise: “I’m going to let you guys know that we’re bringing a lot of energy in the morning.” That’s a big part of Council’s role as the ...