BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its watchlist for the prestigious Bob Cousy Award. Kansas freshman and potential No.1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Darryn Peterson, is among the 20 guards listed for the award thus far. The rest of the candidates are as follows: Labaron Philon Jr.– Alabama Darius Acuff Jr.– … [Read more...] about Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson headlines 2026 Bob Cousy Award candidates
Four-star guard Luke Barnett commits to Kansas
By JAMES MADDEN Kansas landed another commitment in the class of 2026, with four-star guard Luke Barnett announcing his commitment to the Jayhawks on Friday. Barnett chose Kansas over Miami and UNLV. “Just going on the visit, talking to the coaches and seeing the culture at Kansas,” Barnett told CBS Sports about his commitment. “I just feel like it’s a great spot… I can … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Luke Barnett commits to Kansas
Four-star center Davion Adkins commits to Kansas
By ADAM ZAGORIA Davion Adkins, the four-star Class of 2026 center from Prolific Prep (FL), has committed to, he told ZAGSBLOG ahead of his public announcement Sunday night. The 6-foot-9, 216-pound Adkins chose the Jayhawks over Houston and Rutgers. “I will be taking my talents to the University of Kansas,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “I chose Kansas because of the relationships … [Read more...] about Four-star center Davion Adkins commits to Kansas
Top-20 Class of 2027 prospect Javon Bardwell commits to Kansas
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Kansas has secured one of the best prospects the Class of 2027 has to offer. Five-star wing Javon Bardwell will play for the Jayhawks for the 2027-28 season, he announced on Friday. This marks the third commitment head coach Bill Self and Kansas have secured in the past week, alongside Class of 2026 four-star guard Trent Perry and five-star guard … [Read more...] about Top-20 Class of 2027 prospect Javon Bardwell commits to Kansas
Four-star wing Maxi Adams talks Kansas visit
By ADAM ZAGORIA Four-star Sierra Canyon (CA) wing Maxi Adams took an official visit to Kansas this past weekend. “The visit went great,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “Their message to me was that I fit their style of play, because of my versatility and shot-making. I can fit with their system.” Adams also visited Michigan State and Kentucky and will next visit Texas this weekend. … [Read more...] about Four-star wing Maxi Adams talks Kansas visit