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The Jayhawks will face Pittsburg State, Louisville and Duke in a three‑game home preseason before the regular season, a schedule designed to boost attendance and test new talent.
A look at the standout performances of Jamier Montgomery and Brady Pettigrew, the rising prospects reshaping the recruiting landscape, and the growing trend of Illinois players heading to prep schools.
Coach Kevin Willard discusses the team’s identity, the influx of transfers and freshmen, and the ambitious non‑conference schedule that includes a Rome showdown with Notre Dame.
Amillia Prochnow, a 5‑foot‑8 guard from Overland Park, announced her commitment to the University of Kansas on Instagram, bringing a strong statistical profile and a stint in the Overtime Select circuit to the Jayhawks.
Steve Robinson, a longtime assistant under Roy Williams and former Arizona coach, has accepted a special assistant role on Billy Taylor’s Elon staff, bringing decades of experience and a track record of developing over 60 NBA players.
Head coach Lance Leipold suggests using University of Kansas and Kansas State campuses to host championship games, offering high school players a larger stage while coordinating with the Big 12 and involving Division II schools.
Duke’s preseason slate features a scrimmage with Belmont, a rematch against Tennessee and a return to Kansas’s Allen Field House, raising questions about coaching favors, financial incentives and historic significance.
The University of Kansas announces a high‑profile exhibition game against Duke on October 25, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse, with a staggered ticket rollout and limited‑edition gear for fans.
Duke University’s men’s basketball program is preparing for the 2026‑27 season with a strong roster, a challenging preseason slate, and a clear goal of securing its sixth national championship.
Duke's preseason schedule features games against Belmont, Tennessee and Kansas, highlighting a roster that returns key scorers and a coaching staff led by Jon Scheyer.
Coach Dan Fitzgerald outlines his vision for the 2027 Kansas baseball roster, highlighting returning stars, new faces, and the impact of recent departures.
The Gators have announced a slate that blends challenging buy games with high‑profile résumé builders, seeking to avoid the road and neutral‑site pitfalls of last season.
Missouri State’s basketball program is set to compete in the Cancun Challenge, with scheduled games against Minnesota and Washington State in late November 2026.
Kansas is set to make its debut at the 2026 Cancun Challenge, a tournament that runs from November 26‑28 in Mexico, while also scheduling additional non‑conference games and a upcoming season‑ticket sale for the women's program.
The Basketball Tournament has handed down an indefinite suspension to Marcus Keene following a violent incident that erupted after an alumni basketball matchup, leaving a staff member injured and sparking a public statement from the player.
The 2026 World Cup has sparked a quiet resurgence of soccer among former players in Kansas, with young adults returning to the pitch and retailers noting increased cleat sales, while health professionals advise a cautious re-entry.
A former University of Kansas basketball player, Lagerald Vick, faces attempted first-degree murder charges after an alleged shooting at a Memphis Fourth of July party. He is currently detained on a $1.5 million bond while prosecutors build their case.
A former University of Kansas basketball player, Lagerald Vick, has been charged with attempted first‑degree murder after allegedly shooting a man during a holiday party in Memphis. He is being held on a $1.5 million bond while his professional past and the details of the incident are examined.
A former University of Kansas star was arrested after a gunfire incident at a holiday party in Memphis, where a victim identified him in a lineup and the suspect has been held on a high bond while legal proceedings begin.
A former University of Kansas basketball player, Lagerald Vick, has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly opening fire during a holiday gathering in Memphis. The victim identified Vick in a police lineup, and the case has drawn attention to the player's professional trajectory, including stints with the Southland Sharks in New Zealand.
A former University of Kansas basketball player was arrested after allegedly shooting a guest during a holiday party, with the victim later identifying him in a police lineup.
A former University of Kansas basketball player, Lagerald Vick, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly shooting a man during a holiday party. He is being held on a $1.5 million bond while the case proceeds.
A former University of Kansas basketball star, Lagerald Vick, faces serious criminal accusations after an alleged shooting at a holiday party. The case has drawn national attention as investigators piece together the events that led to a $1.5 million bond.
Former Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick was arrested in Memphis on first‑degree attempted murder charges after an alleged shooting at a Fourth of July party. He is being held on a $1.5 million bond and will appear for a bail review hearing on Tuesday.