Kansas Jayhawks basketball is looking for a big bounceback season, following two consecutive years of disappointing early exits in the NCAA Tournament.

 

KU boasts one of the top recruiting classes in the nation, bringing in No. 1 ranked player Darryn Peterson, 7-foot center Paul Mbiya, and Atlanta forward Bryson Tiller. Head Coach Bill Self says the program has focused on addressing their weak points.

 

With a blend of freshmen, transfers, and returners, the Jayhawks have been building chemistry on the court this summer. Self says it's a group with a lot of potential.

 

Peterson is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and is one of the highest-rated freshmen in recent years. Self says he's already made quite the impression early in his college career.

 

Kansas will gear up for the regular season with exhibitions against both Louisvile and Fort Hays State in October.