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Feb 14, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Latest bracketology update keeps Kansas fighting for top spot

Connor Mardian

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Feb 15, 2026

Bruce Pearl sends warning to NBA teams eyeing Darryn Peterson for the 2026 Draft

Corey Long

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Feb 15, 2026

Bill Self gives puzzling reason for Darryn Peterson not playing late vs. Iowa State

Braulio Perez

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Feb 14, 2026

Bill Self reveals the moment he felt ‘helpless’ in 74-56 loss to No. 5 Iowa State

Connor Mardian

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Feb 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

'We were trying to survive' admits Bill Self following 74-56 loss to Iowa State

Connor Mardian

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Feb 14, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) slaps hands with fans after defeating Arizona Wildcats 82-78 in the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Advanced stats prove Jayhawks’ Melvin Council Jr. is a crunch time king

Tyler Key

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Feb 14, 2026

Feb 2, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self on the bench in the first half during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Latest power rankings proves why Kansas should not be an underdog against Iowa State

Connor Mardian

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Feb 13, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots a layup against BYU Cougars during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 31, 2026.

Bill Self provides best news possible for Darryn Peterson's health ahead of Iowa State clash

Connor Mardian

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Feb 13, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Bill Self reveals the effort Hunter Dickinson made to play for the Kansas Jayhawks

Connor Mardian

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Feb 13, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) drives against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Jon Rothstein names most important player for Kansas and it isn't Darryn Peterson

Ericka Brockish

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Feb 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Bill Self has had enough of the Darryn Peterson haters and is finally calling them out

Ericka Brockish

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Feb 13, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) looks back after defeating Arizona Wildcats in the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Bill Self admits he underestimated the potential impact of Melvin Council Jr.

Connor Mardian

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Feb 13, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots a free throw to tie the game against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Kansas Jayhawks have taken a step forward in this department and it's leading to wins

Riley Hibdon

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Feb 13, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) plays with joy

Kansas basketball will need all of its dawgs barking loud to win the Big 12

Joel Wagler

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Feb 13, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts after scoring during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

ESPN analyst slams Darryn Peterson and it's hard to argue with him

Ericka Brockish

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Feb 13, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) blocks a shot by Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Flory Bidunga revealed the help that prepared him for star role against Arizona

Connor Mardian

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Feb 12, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self does a halftime interview during the game against Baylor Bears inside Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 16, 2026.

Darryn Peterson isn’t the only freshman making waves for Kansas this season

Connor Mardian

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Feb 12, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self yells out after defeating Arizona Wildcats 82-78 following the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Bill Self just reminded everyone why Kansas is more elite than North Carolina

Ericka Brockish

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Feb 12, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks starting lineup awaits tipoff against Arizona Wildcats for the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Bill Self breaks ‘over two decades’ stance for fans to get close-up look at Kansas

Ericka Brockish

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Feb 12, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Bill Self sets the record straight with Darryn Peterson's 'bad luck' filled season

Connor Mardian

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Feb 12, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) goes up for a dunk against Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Kansas vs. Iowa State: The matchup that could change the Big 12 race

Riley Hibdon

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Feb 12, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots against Utah Utes forward Josh Hayes (7) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

It's a bad year for Darryn Peterson to leave the door open for the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft

Ericka Brockish

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Feb 12, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) looks back after defeating Arizona Wildcats in the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Melvin Council Jr.’s inspired performance came from this early-season heartbreak

Connor Mardian

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Feb 11, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks with Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14)

Latest model projects high ceiling for the Jayhawks ahead of upcoming fixtures

Connor Mardian

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Feb 11, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Jon Rothstein makes bold Bill Self proclamation that's hard to argue with

Ericka Brockish

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Feb 11, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks forward Bryson Tiller (15) hypes the crowd up in the final minute of play against Arizona Wildcats during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Former NBA star doesn't think Kansas is a contender and he could not be more wrong

Ericka Brockish

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Feb 11, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) slaps hands with fans

Kansas vs. Iowa State II Full Guide: When, where, TV, streaming info, and more

Joel Wagler

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Feb 11, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks students throw newspaper prior to a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse.

Allen Fieldhouse vs. Hilton Magic: Which Atmosphere Really Rules the Big 12

Zander White

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Feb 11, 2026

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