KANSAS JAYHAWKS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Bill Self's Kansas program enters conference play with a commanding 19-6 record anchored by league dominance at Allen Fieldhouse, where the Jayhawks boast an imposing 14-1 home record. Operating from Lawrence on the University of Kansas campus, which enrolls 31,169 students, the program continues its tradition of elite Big 12 basketball in a venue that has become one of college sports' most intimidating environments. Kansas averages 77.1 points per game while holding opponents to 68.0, demonstrating the defensive intensity Self demands from his 16-player roster.
The Jayhawks' 6-3 conference record reflects their early Big 12 positioning as the home court advantage proves critical—their 14-1 mark at Allen Fieldhouse contrasts sharply with a 5-5 road record that suggests tournament seeding may depend on closing non-conference strength with more consistent away performances. Self has built this season on suffocating defense that limits opponents to 68.0 points nightly, a foundation that should sustain postseason viability provided the Jayhawks tighten their road game vulnerabilities. The defensive discipline evident in those numbers suggests Kansas remains positioned to compete for Big 12 honors despite the 5-5 road struggles that require attention before tournament play begins.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Kansas |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big 12 Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Lawrence, Kansas |
| Venue | Allen Fieldhouse |
| Head Coach | Bill Self |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Corbin Allen | G |
| 40 | Flory Bidunga | F |
| 6 | Samis Calderon | F |
| 14 | Melvin Council Jr. | G |
| 25 | Justin Cross | F |
| 1 | Jayden Dawson | G |
| 12 | Wilder Evers | G |
| 13 | Elmarko Jackson | G |
| 34 | Paul Mbiya | C |
| 11 | Jamari McDowell | G |
| 0 | Nginyu Ngala | G |
| 22 | Darryn Peterson | G |
| 7 | Kohl Rosario | G |
| 21 | Will Thengvall | G |
| 15 | Bryson Tiller | F |
| 3 | Tre White | G |
SEASON RECORD
23-10
Overall
17-2
Home
6-8
Away
9-7
Conference
75.6 PPG / 69.4 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Green Bay Phoenix | W 94-51 |
| Nov 8 | North Carolina Tar Heels | L 74-87 |
| Nov 12 | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | W 77-46 |
| Nov 15 | Princeton Tigers | W 76-57 |
| Nov 19 | Duke Blue Devils | L 66-78 |
| Nov 24 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | W 71-61 |
| Nov 25 | Syracuse Orange | W 71-60 |
| Nov 27 | Tennessee Volunteers | W 81-76 |
| Dec 3 | UConn Huskies | L 56-61 |
| Dec 7 | Missouri Tigers | W 80-60 |
| Dec 13 | NC State Wolfpack | W 77-76 |
| Dec 17 | Towson Tigers | W 73-49 |
| Dec 23 | Davidson Wildcats | W 90-61 |
| Jan 3 | UCF Knights | L 75-81 |
| Jan 7 | TCU Horned Frogs | W 104-100 |
| Jan 10 | West Virginia Mountaineers | L 75-86 |
| Jan 14 | Iowa State Cyclones | W 84-63 |
| Jan 17 | Baylor Bears | W 80-62 |
| Jan 21 | Colorado Buffaloes | W 75-69 |
| Jan 25 | Kansas State Wildcats | W 86-62 |
| Jan 31 | BYU Cougars | W 90-82 |
| Feb 3 | Texas Tech Red Raiders | W 64-61 |
| Feb 7 | Utah Utes | W 71-59 |
| Feb 10 | Arizona Wildcats | W 82-78 |
| Feb 14 | Iowa State Cyclones | L 56-74 |
| Feb 19 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | W 81-69 |
| Feb 21 | Cincinnati Bearcats | L 68-84 |
| Feb 24 | Houston Cougars | W 69-56 |
| Feb 28 | Arizona Wildcats | L 61-84 |
| Mar 4 | Arizona State Sun Devils | L 60-70 |
| Mar 7 | Kansas State Wildcats | W 104-85 |
| Mar 13 | TCU Horned Frogs | W 78-73 |
| Mar 14 | Houston Cougars | L 47-69 |
ANALYTICS
+6.2
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
59.7%
SOS
#6
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.9416
120.0
Adj O
94.2
Adj D
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Kansas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Kansas Men's Basketball compete in?
- Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball competes in the Big 12 Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Kansas play men's basketball home games?
- Kansas Men's Basketball plays home games at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS.
- Who is the head coach of Kansas Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball is Bill Self.
- When was Kansas Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Kansas Men's Basketball is not currently available.