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Former Kansas basketball star boosts NBA Draft stock in tournament appearance

1 week ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

Could Mayo sneak into the second round? While no Kansas basketball player is expected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, Zeke Mayo is the one former Jayhawk with an outside shot to make it to the next level. One of the best shooters in the country, Mayo had a strong season at KU after spending three years at South Dakota State. With hopes to boost his draft stock, the Lawrence native participated in the 2025 PIT (Portsmouth Invitational Tournament).
Kansas basketball forming new identity under Bill Self with transfer additions

1 week ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

Is KU officially back? Kansas basketball has undergone a complete roster transformation since the season ended, losing five players to the transfer portal and three starters to graduation. Bill Self and the Jayhawks had several holes to fill, but he addressed them by adding three gritty transfer guards and working out a new NIL deal to bring back sophomore center Flory Bidunga.
Former Kansas Jayhawks stars exchange jerseys in NBA season finale

1 week ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

Nice to see this group back together. The NBA regular season has come to a close, and the Kansas basketball program was well-represented throughout the year. A total of 13 former Jayhawks appeared in games at some point this season. Two of those ex-KU stars include Jalen Wilson and Kevin McCullar, who recently met in a game.
Nuggets teammates call for former Kansas Jayhawks star to win Most Improved Player

1 week ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

Let's go CB!Of all the former Kansas basketball players in the NBA, Christian Braun may be the most exciting to watch. He still embodies the same toughness and grit he displayed with the Jayhawks for the Denver Nuggets, helping lead them to a championship in 2023. Since then, Braun has taken a massive leap in many aspects of his game. In his first year as a full-time starter, “CB” transformed into one of the best role players in the league.
Ivy League transfer Xaivian Lee planning official visit to Kansas basketball

1 week ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

KU has zeroed in on another target. Kansas basketball has been extremely busy this offseason. Bill Self hit the transfer portal running, bringing in guards Jayden Dawson and Tre White to patch up the backcourt. However, the Jayhawks still have six open scholarships to fill, and with top recruit Darryn Peterson joining the squad, the staff is trying to build the best supporting cast possible.
Kansas Jayhawks targeting two talented big men in transfer portal

1 week ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

KU still needs a backup to Flory. Kansas basketball has made two additions via the transfer portal since its season ended in the Round of 64 (three if you consider Flory Bidunga’s departure and subsequent return). But with six scholarships available for the upcoming campaign, there is plenty of work remaining in terms of roster construction. Hunter Dickinson and KJ Adams were often criticized by fans over the past couple of years, but they took up most of the Jayhawks’ frontcourt minutes.
Former Kansas football duo gaining momentum ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

1 week ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

Could these former Jayhawks land in KC? Since Lance Leipold took over the Kansas football program in 2021, things have been trending upward. The Jayhawks are reeling in unparalleled recruiting classes, the "Booth" is finally getting a makeover, and they are even producing legit NFL talent. KU is projected to have more players drafted this year than it has in a long time. The cornerback duo of Cobee Bryant and Mello Dotson and offensive lineman Logan Brown are gaining traction.
Kansas Jayhawks land outside top 10 in WSJ’s list of most valuable CBB brands

2 weeks ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

Multiple blue bloods finished ahead of KU. The Kansas basketball team may not have made it as far as fans hoped in the NCAA Tournament, but the program is still sitting pretty when it comes to value. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the Jayhawks rank as the 11th-most valuable college basketball program in the country. The Jayhawks come in with an estimated enterprise value of $191 million, which is not too shabby.
Kansas basketball targeting Melvin Council Jr. as transfer guard narrows school list

2 weeks ago | throughthephog.com | Joshua Schulman

The Jayhawks' next portal addition? The Kansas basketball roster is getting a complete makeover this offseason. After losing six players to the transfer portal and facing a rough past two seasons, head coach Bill Self is ready to hit reset in a big way. The Jayhawks are bringing in two talented guards from the portal and somehow pulled off a surprise by getting Flory Bidunga to return. The goal now is to build a more well-balanced team around incoming freshman Darryn Peterson.
Kansas basketball signee Darryn Peterson rises to No. 1 in recruiting rankings

2 weeks ago | throughthephog.com | Dillon Davis

After months of high-scoring outings, game winners, and numerous awards – future Kansas basketball guard Darryn Peterson has been named the top-ranked player in the 2025 high school class, according to 247sports.com. The 6-foot-5 Peterson was an absolute star for Prolific Prep (Napa, California) this year averaging 30.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. In February 2025, Peterson dropped a single-game school record 58 points.