KU Men’s Basketball

NCAA files response to Council’s request for injunction

The NCAA on Friday afternoon filed its official response to Melvin Council Jr.’s request for a temporary injunction in Douglas County court, arguing that Council should not receive the opportunity to play a sixth season of college basketball after having already benefited from two previous ...

Self ‘open to’ Border War continuation but uncertain about future scheduling

Border War foes Kansas and Missouri have reunited five times on the basketball court in recent seasons, rekindling a rivalry that went dormant for nearly a decade after the Tigers left for the SEC. KU has won four of the five matchups, which have been split between Allen Fieldhouse, Mizzou ...

Self explains his motivation for continuing to coach

In an interview with Jon Rothstein released Thursday on the “Inside College Basketball Now” podcast, Kansas coach Bill Self shed new light on his decision to return for a 24th season with the Jayhawks, reiterating that he feels much better physically and explaining that he is motivated to ...

Bardwell reclassifies to 2026 but decommits from KU

Javon Bardwell's long-awaited reclassification has arrived, but he won't be playing for Kansas. The 6-foot-6 wing from Harlem, New York, had been committed to KU since Oct. 3 as a member of the class of 2027, but there was always some thought he might move up to join the Jayhawks ahead of the ...