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Wondering if Kansas head coach Lance Leipold is leaving the program? Ask yourself twice if you would if you were him.?
Vishwesha Kumar
April 05, 2022
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.
Chaitanya Sharma
April 05, 2022
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
April 02, 2021
Kansas Jayhawks’ Bryce Thompson Explains How Watching Kobe Bryant Footage Changed Him
Kansas Jayhawks freshman Bryce Thompson revealed how watching Kobe Bryant footage has changed his mannerisms subconsciously.
Aaron Mathew
March 04, 2021
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
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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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
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
Founded | 1898 |
Conference | Big 12 |
Athletic Director | Jeff Long |
Head Coach | Bill 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 |
Website | https://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.
Position | JerseyNumber | Name | Height | Weight |
Guard | 0 | Marcus Garrett | 6'5'' | 195 lbs. |
Guard | 1 | Tyon Grant-Foster | 6'7" | 190 lbs. |
Guard | 2 | Christian Braun | 6'6" | 205 lbs |
Guard | 3 | Dajuan Harris | 6'1" | 160 lbs. |
Guard | 4 | Latrell Jossell | 5'11" | 155 lbs. |
Forward | 10 | Jalen Wilson | 6'8" | 215 lbs |
Guard | 12 | Chris Teahan | 6'4'' | 195 lbs. |
Guard/Forward | 13 | Tristan Enaruna | 6'8" | 200 lbs |
Guard | 20 | Michael Jankovich | 6'5" | 185 lbs |
Guard | 24 | Bryce Thompson | 6'5" | 188 lbs. |
Guard | 30 | Ochai Agbaji | 6'5'' | 210 lbs. |
Forward | 33 | David McCormack | 6'10'' | 265 lbs. |
Forward | 35 | Gethro Muscadin | 6'10" | 220 lbs. |
Forward | 44 | Mitch Lightfoot | 6'8'' | 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.