Connor Mardian

Joined: Jul 11, 2025

Connor is the Site Expert at Through the Phog. He recently graduated from Virginia Tech, where he cultivated his love for sports journalism. His work has been published for a number of college sports sites, and he looks to bring the best news to Through the Phog that Kansas Athletics has to offer.

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Kansas loses battle for class of 2025 four-star forward

Nov 16, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) passes the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jalon Daniels surprisingly left off this 2025 quarterback watch list

Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks coach Lance Leipold leads the team onto the field for the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Kansas Football: Jayhawks given eye-opening outlook via Opta

Kansas redshirt senior running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. (9) works through drills during an outdoor practice on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Kansas Football: Kansas running backs selected to multiple lists

Jan 25, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; An official restrains Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self against the Houston Cougars during overtime at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Big 12 and Peacock strike new multiyear Men's basketball streaming agreement

Jan 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls guard Nick Boyd (2) drives with the ball as Rice Owls guard Noah Shelby (1) defends during the first half at Tudor Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Kansas Basketball: Yet another former Kansas player finds new home in Texas

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Kansas Basketball: Kansas vs Duke selected as a top non conference matchup by ESPN

Oct 26, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold looks at the scoreboard during a break in the action against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Kansas Football: New CBS Sports report gives Kansas one of the lowest Big 12 strength of schedule rankings

Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self reacts to game play during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Kansas Basketball: Class of 2026 five-star recruit locks in visit to Kansas

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Bill Self answers interesting question over future coaching search

CVCA standout Darryn Peterson takes a shot against St. Vincent-St. Mary at Canton Memorial Civic Center, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023.

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Kansas Basketball: What are the early CBS Sports projections for Darryn Peterson?

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Kansas Basketball: Jayhawks labeled a worrying transfer status by CBS Sports

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Elite international big man takes official visit to Kansas

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Shakeel Moore (0) is helped up during the first half against Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Kansas Basketball: Is Kansas the 'top dog' of the Big 12 anymore?

Oct 26, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) takes the snap from center Bryce Foster (61) during the first quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Kansas Football: Multiple Jayhawks named to prestigious watchlist

Darryn Peterson has committed to Kansas.

CBS Sports poses big question for freshman phenom Darryn Peterson