By ADAM ZAGORIA & SAM LANCE Does Kansas now have a head coach-in-waiting for when Bill Self retires? The school on Wednesday announced that Vaughn, the former Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic head coach and former All-American guard at Kansas, is now an assistant coach under Self. It’s now set up for Vaughn, 50, to eventually succeed the 62-year-old Self should he … [Read more...] about Is Jacque Vaughn now the head coach-in-waiting at Kansas?
Kansas officially signs Corbin Allen
Kansas City combo guard Corbin Allen has signed a financial aid agreement to play men’s basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Allen will join the Jayhawks as a freshman for the 2025-26 season. “Corbin will be a nice addition to our program,” Self said. “He had a great high school career at Oak Park and has been well coached by our own Kansas alum … [Read more...] about Kansas officially signs Corbin Allen
Legendary assistant coach at Kansas announces his retirement
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The Kansas Jayhawks are losing a long-time member of their coaching staff. Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame member Norm Roberts will retire after fourteen seasons with the program and 37 years of coaching, he announced on Monday. “I want to thank everybody at the University of Kansas and from everywhere I’ve been lucky enough to coach,” Roberts said. … [Read more...] about Legendary assistant coach at Kansas announces his retirement
Kansas State adds Serbian guard on big NIL deal
By ADAM ZAGORIA Kansas State has added Serbian guard Andrej Kostić on an NIL deal that is approximately $2.5 million, per a source with knowledge. The amount was reported in Serbian media as $1 million, but the source said it’s more than double that. The 6-foot-5 guard most recently played for Dynamic Balkan Bet in Serbia and is considered Serbia’s top prospect born in … [Read more...] about Kansas State adds Serbian guard on big NIL deal
Kansas adds transfer guard Melvin Council Jr.
By SAM LANCE Former St. Bonaventure guard Melvin Council Jr. is transferring to Kansas, he announced via Instagram live on Wednesday. Council — the 6-foot-4, 180-pound guard from Rochester (NY) — was the leading scorer and assister for the Bonnies last season. He averaged 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 steals while shooting 43.5% from the field and 29.9% … [Read more...] about Kansas adds transfer guard Melvin Council Jr.