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.
Blue Bloods headline recruitment of five-star sophomore Obinna Ekezie Jr.
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Obinna Ekezie Jr. hasn’t been in the United States for long, but he’s already made quite the name for himself. Ekezie Jr. — the 7-foot, 220-pound big man from Lagos, Nigeria — transitioned to the United States in eighth grade. Back home, the big man developed at OBN Academy, which his father, former six-year NBA veteran Obinna Ekezie Sr., … [Read more...] about Blue Bloods headline recruitment of five-star sophomore Obinna Ekezie Jr.
Five-star Gabe Nesmith reflects on sophomore season, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Five-star class of 2027 guard Gabe Nesmith had a sophomore season to remember playing with Prolific Prep. Nesmith was surrounded by a great group of seniors, headlined by No. 1 overall prospect and Kansas signee Darryn Peterson, who were all able to teach him the intricacies of the game. The young sophomore was all ears. “This was a really … [Read more...] about Five-star Gabe Nesmith reflects on sophomore season, updates recruitment