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The Kansas City Sports Commission announced that Jaliya Davis, a standout freshman forward for the University of Kansas, will receive the 2026 Children's Mercy Sportswoman of the Year award at the upcoming Kansas City Sports Awards.
The university's basketball program will integrate its iconic Late Night in the Phog into a series of exhibition matchups, spotlighting returning All‑Big 12 stars and new fan experiences.
The University of Kansas will host separate Late Night in the Phog events for its men’s and women’s teams in 2026, featuring exhibition games, fan activations and community tickets.
The University of Kansas women's basketball program has released its non‑conference schedule, featuring 13 matchups that include two exhibitions, eight home games at Allen Fieldhouse, four neutral‑site battles and one true road game. Coach Brandon Schneider says the slate is designed to sharpen the team for Big 12 play and build a strong résumé for the NCAA Tournament.
The University of Kansas women's basketball program has released its complete non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, promising a blend of home dominance, neutral‑site challenges and a demanding road test.
Kansas announces an ambitious non‑conference slate that includes eight home games, neutral‑site contests and a road test at Minnesota, aiming to bolster its NCAA tournament résumé.
The Kansas women's basketball program aims to reclaim a NCAA Tournament berth after an 11th‑place Big 12 finish, blending returning stars Jaliya Davis and S'Mya Nichols with impactful new transfers.
The University of Kansas will make its debut at the 2026 Cancun Challenge, joining a field that includes Miami (OH), Minnesota and Washington State, with two additional teams to be announced.
The university announced its complete conference and non‑conference opponents for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting new recruits, transfers and a schedule that pits the Jayhawks against some of the nation's top programs.
The Big 12 Conference has released the full scheduling matrix for Kansas women's basketball, outlining a demanding slate that includes rivalry games, neutral-site contests and a path toward the postseason.
The Big 12 has announced the full opponent matrix for the upcoming women's basketball season, revealing that Kansas will host nine conference games at Allen Fieldhouse and travel to six opponents, while the championship will be held at the T‑Mobile Center in Kansas City.
Head coach Brandon Schneider reflects on player retention, key departures, and strategic moves as the Kansas women's program navigates the transfer portal and aims for a return to the NCAA tournament.
McDonald's All‑American Cydnee Bryant will join Kansas women's basketball and also play volleyball, prompting a coordinated plan from coaches to manage her workload and keep the team competitive.
McDonald’s All‑American Cydnee Bryant will compete for Kansas in both basketball and volleyball, with a schedule that prioritizes volleyball season and a return to the basketball roster.
The university revealed assistant coach salaries and highlighted returning stars S’Mya Nichols and Jaliya Davis in a push toward postseason success.
The Jayhawks welcome Mykayla Cunningham, Erianna Gooden and Mariyah Noel, aiming to sharpen defense, ballhandling and toughness after a near miss last season.