Season Outlook
Kansas head coach Bill Self announced that forward Christian Reeves is on track to be ready for the upcoming season, though he will not be cleared for full contact until early to mid‑October as he continues his recovery from a shoulder injury.
The loss of Flory Bidunga, who transferred to Louisville and earned All‑Big 12 first‑team honors and defensive player of the year, has left a noticeable void in the frontcourt, prompting Self to explore the possibility of adding another big man to the roster.
Paul Mbiya, who made a splash late in the NCAA tournament, will be expected to take a significant step forward as the team leans on his development to anchor the interior.
Exhibition Games
Kansas will test its new lineup in three exhibition games scheduled for October against Pittsburg State, Louisville and Duke, providing an early gauge of the frontcourt dynamics and the impact of any new additions.