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Kansas lands a potential star with an international recruit from Europe

3 weeks ago | throughthephog.com | Dillon Davis

Kansas head coach Bill Self picked up a big-time recruiting win with a commitment from a young European star. Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has been known to make some big moves late in the spring recruiting cycle. Over the years, he’s landed highly coveted prospects such as Darrell Arthur, Andrew Wiggins, and Svi Mykhailiuk, to name a few. Self can now add Italian basketball sensation Dame Sarr to that list.
The full timeline of Jayhawk icon Paul Pierce and his 20 mile walk of shame

4 weeks ago | throughthephog.com | Tyler Key

20.2 miles and 7 hours later and The Truth finally got to work!Paul Pierce spent three years in Lawrence with the Kansas Jayhawks from 1995-1998, averaging 16.4 PPG and 6.3 RPG with KU, becoming a Consensus All-American in his final season at Kansas. Following that, he had an illustrious NBA career with the Boston Celtics, but the Celts got him into quite a pickle following their game 2 loss at home to the New York Knicks.
Kansas football's projected 2025 win total is encouraging for the Jayhawks

1 month ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

Fans could live with this. The Kansas football team entered last season with hefty expectations, with some outlets naming the Jayhawks potential Big 12 champions. But those hopes were quickly dispelled after a disappointing 1-5 start, and Lance Leipold's group failed even to make a bowl game. While several key contributors departed from the program this offseason, quarterback Jalon Daniels is back for one more season and the offense made promising additions.
Oklahoma State transfer’s visit to Kansas could be a sign of things to come

1 month ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

Flory's potential backup? The Kansas basketball program still has four scholarships to fill. Flory Bidunga will enter the season as the team’s starting center, but there is uncertainty surrounding who will back him up. Redshirt freshman Bryson Tiller is unproven at the college level, and no other bigs are on the roster. Head coach Bill Self is clearly looking for a replacement backup center with the departures of Hunter Dickinson, KJ Adams, and Zach Clemence.
Kansas football alum looking to make his mark after signing UDFA deal

1 month ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

We're all rooting for JB. While only two Kansas football players were selected in the NFL Draft, multiple ex-Jayhawks signed UDFA deals or accepted camp invites in hopes to crack the opening 53-man roster. One of those undrafted players is JB Brown, who inked a post-draft contract with the Denver Broncos. The former KU linebacker is currently working his way toward a long-term spot in Denver. In a recent interview with the Denver Gazette, he explained why the Broncos were the right choice for him.
Former Kansas star Christian Braun shines in Nuggets' series-clinching win

1 month ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

CB was unstoppable in Game 7. Christian Braun continues to represent the Kansas basketball program excellently. The former Jayhawk came through in a big way Saturday night, helping lead the Denver Nuggets to the Western Conference Semifinals in a 120-101 Game 7 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Braun drew the start and finished second on the team in scoring, dropping 21 points on an efficient 8-for-15 shooting (3-for-5 from three). He chipped in five rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
Texas A&M continues trend of stealing former Kansas Jayhawks

1 month ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

They're quickly becoming the Kansas Aggies... The Kansas basketball roster went in a completely different direction this offseason, with head coach Bill Self constructing a roster practically from scratch. While some ran out of eligibility and others left to the transfer portal, every departure has found a new home except Rakease Passmore. The most recent name to make a decision is Rylan Griffen.
This hasn’t happened to the Kansas Jayhawks at the NBA Draft Combine since 2009

1 month ago | throughthephog.com | Tyler Key

Of the 75 players invited, none of them wear crimson and blue. On Saturday, the NBA announced its official combine list of college and international basketball players that are invited to this year’s NBA pre-draft event. Last year, both Johnny Furphy and Kevin McCullar Jr. represented the Kansas Jayhawks at the combine, prior to them each being selected in the second round of the draft. This year, no KU players were invited, which is rare.
Bill Self targeting highly touted Italian guard for Kansas basketball

1 month ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

Could KU go the international route? The Kansas basketball program still has several roster spots to fill before finalizing its team for the 2025-26 season. Behind ballyhooed freshman Darryn Peterson, head coach Bill Self brought back big man Flory Bidunga and added multiple transfers, but there is still work to be done in Lawrence. While most people thought the Jayhawks' 2025 recruiting class was wrapped up, a recent report suggests that KU could be interested in a top-rated international player.
Top transfer portal guard considering Kansas basketball in recruitment

1 month ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

Another big name for the Jayhawks? The Kansas basketball offseason has been quite eventful. Bill Self and the coaching staff have brought in some key talent to help recover from last season’s failure. The Jayhawks already landed transfer guards Jayden Dawson and Melvin Council Jr., who will join 5-star freshman Darryn Peterson in the backcourt. However, the work is not done yet in Lawrence. One name fans should keep an eye on is Desmond Claude.