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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.
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.