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Bryson Tiller makes unfathomable transfer portal move in latest decision

The former Kansas Jayhawk power forward entered the program after a promising redshirt freshman season
ByConnor Mardian|
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Feb 18, 2026; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Bryson Tiller (15) drives to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Feb 18, 2026; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Bryson Tiller (15) drives to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images

The Kansas Jayhawks have undergone several big changes since Bill Self announced he would be returning for his 24th season. 

Those changes have seen nearly every single KU player exit via the NCAA Transfer Portal (or at least announce they intend to), leaving guards Kohl Rosario and Corbin as the only scholarship players on the roster. 

While the Jayhawks were able to reel in transfer Keanu Dawes earlier Thursday, he is the first to punch back amongst the exodus leaving the program. 

Bryson Tiller departs for archrival

One of the biggest exits for KU was starting power forward, Bryson Tiller. 

While Tiller did not have an All-American level freshman campaign, there were plenty of bright spots and moments that saw him grow from a wiry three-point shooter to someone who was not afraid to throw around his 240 pounds worth of weight down low. 

Tiller had just begun to specialize in his trademark spin, moving him from block to block with ease before the season had ended. 

Tiller announced he was entering the portal 10 days ago, as of writing, which saw him flirt with a few teams, including Arizona at one point, before those conversations stalled. One team that was consistently brought up, however, was the Missouri Tigers. Exactly where he would end up landing just minutes ago. 

Ultimately, through his one and only season on the court, the redshirt freshman averaged 7.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, one assist on a decent 44.9% field goal rate, finishing with a career-high of 21 in Kansas’ 90-82 win over No. 13 BYU in late January. 

While there was still development needed on both sides, Tiller was a promising prospect, which makes it frustrating enough to see him leave, and it adds a layer in the fact that he ended up with Mizzou. 

The two sides are set to meet next season for what will be a highly-anticipated clash at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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