Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self and his staff had their work cut out for them after all but two players from this past season. All but Kohl Rosario and Paul Mbiya either had used their eligibility or left for the transfer portal.
This meant Self had to completely rebuild his 15-player roster. Of course, he didn't have to start totally from scratch. He had Rosario and Mbiya, and he had four incoming freshmen already committed. Trent Perry, Davion Adkins, Tylan Kinney, and Luke Barnett, along with the two returnees, gave KU a solid base from which to build.
Now, midway through May, the Jayhawks have just two empty roster spots for the 2026-27 season. Kansas has added four talented transfers, the top-ranked freshman prospect in this class, and two more developmental freshmen.
What might the Kansas basketball depth chart look like when the season starts?
Though there are still two more spots that can be filled, the roster is already filled with versatile players. There is a nice mix of experienced veteran players and fresh-faced freshmen. There are several players that might be able to play multiple spots.
Here's a speculative look at how the depth chart might look after the summer:
- Point guard - Tylan Kinney, Leroy Blyden Jr.
- Shooting guard - Leroy Blyden Jr., Dennis Parker Jr., Kohl Rosario, Luke Barnett
- Small forward - Tyran Stokes, Dennis Parker Jr., Kohl Roasio, Trent Perry
- Power forward - Keanu Reeves, Davion Adkins, Atticus Richmond
- Center - Christian Reeves, Paul Mbiya, Davion Adkins, Grant Mordini
With two point guards, Self has a luxury he hasn't had for quite a while. Of course, in Self's system, the guards are interchangeable, and he likes all of his players in spots 1-4 to have the ability to bring the ball up the floor on breaks.
There is great flexibility, not only in the backcourt but also on the interior. Adkins should provide that versatility where he can play inside or out, depending on the situation. The team is loaded with players that can rebound, which is something Self loves.
There will be plenty of opportunities over the next five months for players to earn their spots on the depth chart. It would be difficult to look at the depth and versatility of this roster and not be excited about the possibility.
The upcoming season will be a big one for Self and Kansas. It seems impossible, but KU needs to prove that the program is still among the elite in college basketball.
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