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Michael Jordan?s Vulgar 3 Word Line Goes Viral As His Alma Mater UNC Get Trashed by Kansas City Jayhawks

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Michael Jordan Given Massive Offer to Return to Basketball but Not in the NBA

North Carolina Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis invites Michael Jordan back to his former college basketball team ahead of the NCAA finals.

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Former NCAA Champion Explains How He Went From Supporting UNC Tar Heels to Resenting Them

During a recent interview, former NCAA champion Mario Chalmers spoke about how he grew up supporting UNC Tar Heels but resented them later.

Aaron Mathew

April 24, 2021

Tar Heels Alum Michael Jordan Reacts to Retirement of Legendary Coach Roy Williams

North Carolina Tar Heels' alum, Michael Jordan recently spoke about the legendary coach Roy Williams, as Williams bid adieu to the game.

Aditya Mohapatra

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NCAA Analyst Breaks Down Why the Baylor Bears Saw Their Unbeaten Streak Broken By the Kansas Jayhawks

The Baylor Bears will not end the NCAA season unbeaten as the Kansas Jayhawks upset them a few days ago. But why did this happen?

Ishaan Bhattacharya

March 01, 2021

NCAA Basketball: Baylor at Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks Continue Their Giant-Killing Spree; Baylor Bears Latest Victim

In a huge surprise win, the Kansas Jayhawks upset the unbeaten Baylor Bears to get their seventh win against a ranked opponent this season.

Aaron Mathew

February 28, 2021

NCAA Basketball: Baylor at Kansas

WATCH: Costly Turnover Against Texas Sums Up Kansas Jayhawks’ Below-Par Season

Kansas Jayhawks Jalen Wilson had a costly turnover in the final seconds which led to a loss for them against the Texas Longhorns.

Aaron Mathew

February 24, 2021

NCAA Basketball: Kansas State at Kansas

NCAA Basketball: Teams With the Most Consecutive March Madness Appearances

Click on this link to gain knowledge about which NCAA Division I team has the most successive appearances at the March Madness tournament!

Arjun Athreya

February 24, 2021

NCAA Basketball: Kansas State at Kansas

NCAA Basketball: Who are the Top Scorers in March Madness History?

The NCAA Tournament or 'March Madness' has seen plenty of dominant scorers, but who are the players who make the Top 5 list?

Arjun Athreya

February 22, 2021

NCAA Basketball: Five Most Important Shots in March Madness History

Over the years, there are several game-winning shots that have taken place in NCAA Basketball, and here are the five best from the lot!

Arjun Athreya

February 18, 2021

Kansas Jayhawks Coach Bill Self Tells Story of Joel Embiid Wanting To Be Red-Shirted After A Practice Session

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self told a story about how Joel Embiid requested to be redshirted after his practice session.

Ishaan Bhattacharya

February 16, 2021

NCAA Basketball: Kansas Jayhawks vs Oklahoma State Cowboys February 8, 2021- Possible Lineups and Predictions

NCAA basketball continues as the Kansas Jayhawks host the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a Big 12 Conference thriller tonight.

Aaron Mathew

February 08, 2021

NCAA Basketball: Oklahoma State at Texas Christian

NCAA Basketball: Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats- Possible Lineups and Predictions

NCAA Basketball returns with a Big 12 rivalry game as the Kansas Jayhawks host the Kansas State Wildcats tonight at the Allen Fieldhouse.

Aaron Mathew

February 02, 2021

NCAA Basketball: Texas Christian at Kansas

NCAA Basketball: Kansas Jayhawks vs Tennessee Volunteers- Possible Lineups and Predictions

NCAA Basketball will see two ranked teams clashing in a very important game when the Tennessee Volunteers face the Kansas Jayhawks.

Ishaan Bhattacharya

January 30, 2021

NCAA Basketball: Oklahoma at Kansas

NCAA Men?s Basketball: Kansas Jayhawks vs Baylor Bears- Possible Lineups and Predictions

NCAA Men?s Basketball will see a massive clash between the #2 ranked Baylor Bears and the #6 ranked Kansas Jayhawks tonight.

Ishaan Bhattacharya

January 18, 2021

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Kansas Jayhawks 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Scores, Injury Report

The Kansas Jayhawks compete in NCAA Men?s Basketball as a part of the Big 12 Conference. Baylor, Texas, Oklahoma, and West Virginia are some notable opponents from their conference. According to the university, the origin of the 'Jayhawks' comes from "Kansas being a free state, and the people who were trying to keep it free were called 'Jayhawkers"

The current logo of the Jayhawks is a colorful and cheerful bird that was first introduced in 1946. In 2006, there was a slight tweak to the logo. The KU written on the bird had a change in the font, and it was made more elegant. The first logo was introduced back in 1912, which was a blue bird with crossed legs and shoes.

The basketball program at Kansas was started by the inventor of the game, James Naismith, who founded the Jayhawks basketball team in 1898.

History

Founded1898
ConferenceBig 12
Athletic DirectorJeff Long
Head CoachBill Self
Arena

Allen Fieldhouse Arena

Championships (3)1952, 1988, 2008
Conference Tournament Titles (15)1981, 1984, 1986, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018
Conference Regular Season Titles (62)1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1915, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1946, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020
Websitehttps://kuathletics.com/sports/mbball/

Who is the Coach of the Jayhawks?

The current coach of the Jayhawks is Bill Self. After starting out as an assistant in 1985, Self left for better prospects just a year later. Then in 2003, he returned as the head coach of the Jayhawks and has been at the helm since then.

In the current college circuit, Self is one of the most successful coaches around. At Kansas, he has a phenomenal record of 501-109 with a winning percentage of 82%. He has led the team to the title once back in 2008 and has won many awards like the AP College Coach of the Year and Naismith College Coach of the Year Award for his accomplishments with the Jayhawks.

Who is the?Athletic Director?of the Jayhawks?

The Athletic Director for the Jayhawks is Jeff Long. He was appointed in 2018, after over three decades of experience at the Division 1 level. Prior to working with the Jayhawks, Long served as the Athletic Director for Arkansas for almost a decade.

Before he started working as an Athletic Director in 1988, he worked with multiple colleges as a coach as well.

Achievements and Championships

The Jayhawks basketball program is one of the most reputed programs in the country. They have played the most games in Division 1 history and have amassed the second-most wins of all time with 2302 wins.

They hold the record for the most consecutive conference titles. From 2005 to 2018, the Jayhawks won an outstanding 14 straight Big 12 Conference titles.

With an active streak of 30, Kansas also holds the record for most consecutive appearances across Division I. This streak started in 1990 under Roy Williams and is still going strong under Bill Self.

The Jayhawks won three NCAA Division 1 titles so far, with victories in 1952, 1988, 2008.

Greatest NBA Players

The Kansas Jayhawks have been engraved in NBA history, thanks to some fantastic players who have emerged out of their program. The greatest player to don a Jayhawks jersey is Wilt Chamberlain. During his two seasons with Kansas, Chamberlain averaged an unbelievable 30 points and 18 rebounds per game.

Paul Pierce and JoJo White, two Celtics legends, are also Kansas alumni. Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins, and Devontae Graham are some Jayhawks currently playing in the NBA.

Mascot and Uniform

The mascot of the Kansas Jayhawks is called Big Jay, who is a mythical bird. He was first introduced in 1953 and is among the most well-known mascot in US sports. He has also made a cameo appearance in the movie Necessary Roughness.

Two decades later, in 1971, Big Jay got a companion. Baby Jay was unveiled via an egg hatching during half-time of the Homecoming football game. Since then, they have been best friends and have been part of every Kansas game.

The team colors of the Jayhawks are KU blue, crimson, Jayhawk Yellow, and Signature Grey.

Current Roster

The Jayhawks roster for the 2020-21 season has 14 players.

PositionJerseyNumberNameHeightWeight
Guard0Marcus Garrett6'5''195 lbs.
Guard1Tyon Grant-Foster6'7"190 lbs.
Guard2Christian Braun6'6"205 lbs
Guard3Dajuan Harris6'1"160 lbs.
Guard4Latrell Jossell5'11"155 lbs.
Forward10Jalen Wilson6'8"215 lbs
Guard12Chris Teahan6'4''195 lbs.
Guard/Forward13Tristan Enaruna6'8"200 lbs
Guard20Michael Jankovich6'5"185 lbs
Guard24Bryce Thompson6'5"188 lbs.
Guard30Ochai Agbaji6'5''210 lbs.
Forward33David McCormack6'10''265 lbs.
Forward35Gethro Muscadin6'10"220 lbs.
Forward44Mitch Lightfoot6'8''225 lbs.

Schedule

The Jayhawks season opener for the 2020-21 season is against Gonzaga on November 28. Their 27-game regular season will end on February 27, when they play their rivals, Baylor, in a home game at the Allen Fieldhouse arena.

The full schedule is available on the college website.