Kansas Jayhawks upgrade their power forward spot with veteran transfer Keanu Dawes, a top-50 portal pick who averaged 12.5 points and 8.8 rebounds last season while dominating the defensive glass — plus he brings crucial leadership from his Big 12 experience. Backup true freshman Davion Adkins, a top-76 recruit, is primed to contribute off the bench, giving the Jayhawks a balanced and promising frontcourt for the season.

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Kansas is building a historic 2026 team around five-star phenom Tyran Stokes, their second straight top recruit — and he’s already primed to be a one-and-done NBA star. Averaging 31 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals last season while leading his team to a title, Stokes is Coach Self’s most hyped player yet, compared to Wiggins and Jackson for his all-around talent and killer instinct. While depth at small forward remains uncertain with raw freshman Trent Perry and potential backups Dennis Parker Jr. and Kohl Rosario, the starting lineup with Stokes is elite. The entire 2026-27 season rides on whether Stokes can deliver the kind of transcendent performance that makes him a draft lottery pick — and Kansas fans are ready to believe.

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Melvin Council Jr. just dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA in Kansas, but don’t think the fight’s over—he’s moving it to New York and plans to refile. Claiming the NCAA’s rules violate his contract and block his shot at a senior season, Council’s legal battle intensifies as the NCAA counters with eligibility concerns and past NBA Summer League involvement. This high-stakes courtroom shuffle signals he’s serious about overturning college basketball’s eligibility system—and the drama’s far from done.

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