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Kansas Cornerback Mello Dotson Announces He’ll Return to KU in 2024

Monday, December 11

By Michael Swain LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Kansas football will officially return one of the top cornerbacks in the Big 12 for the 2024 season. On Sunday evening, Mello Dotson announced his intention to return to KU for a senior season. Dotson — who arrived... Read More.

Iowa State Transfer DeShawn Hanika Commits to Kansas

Monday, December 11

By Michael Swain Lawrence, Kan. (247Sports.com) – Kansas football is on the board in the transfer portal. On Monday morning, DeShawn Hanika announced his commitment to KU. The Iowa State tight end transfer was on campus for a visit on Saturday and didn’t... Read More.

Nichols, Jackson Lead Kansas Women Past Wichita State, 76-56

Monday, December 11

WICHITA, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – S’Mya Nichols scored a career-high 23 points, Taiyanna Jackson recorded her fifth double-double of the season and Zakiyah Franklin hit a season-high four three-pointers to lead the Kansas Jayhawks to a 76-56 victory over Wichita State on Sunday at Charles... Read More.

Dickinson Scores 13 Points, has 16 Rebounds, Helps Lead No. 2 Kansas over Rival Missouri 73-64

Saturday, December 9

BY AVERY OSEN LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 13 points and 16 rebounds, Kevin McCullar Jr. and KJ Adams had 17 points each and No. 2 Kansas beat rival Missouri 73-64 on Saturday.The Jayhawks closed out the first half on a 14-0... Read More.

No. 2 Kansas to Host Missouri Saturday in HyVee Hoops Border Showdown

Saturday, December 9

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – No. 2 Kansas (8-1) concludes its four-game homestand when it hosts Missouri (7-2) in the HyVee Hoops Border Showdown on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 4:15 p.m. (Central). The contest from Allen Fieldhouse will be televised on ESPN.GAME NOTESKansas is... Read More.

Jeff Grimes Named Kansas Football Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator

Saturday, December 9

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –Jeff Grimes, a coaching veteran with 30 years of experience and more than 15 bowl games coached, has been named Kansas Football’s next assistant head coach/offensive coordinator, head coach Lance Leipold announced today.Grimes is among the top offensive coaches in the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $2M to Support Kansas Children Exposed to Drugs

Friday, December 8

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, is awarding nearly $2 million to 18 Kansas service agencies in... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces Grant to Begin Work on Connecting the Heartland Flyer to Kansas

Friday, December 8

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced a $500,000 Federal Railroad Administration grant to begin planning and development for an extension of Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer that will connect the existing rail service between... Read More.

Kansas Women Cruise to 79-57 Victory over Houston Christian

Thursday, December 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas Jayhawks used a 19-0 third quarter run to pull away from Houston Christian before going on to defeat the Huskies 79-57 on Wednesday evening at Allen Fieldhouse.BOX SCOREWith the win, Kansas evens its record at 4-4 on the... Read More.

Kansas Shrine Bowl Announces 2024 Assistant Coaches

Thursday, December 7

KANSAS - The Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors is happy to announce the assistant coaches for the 51st Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth. The assistant coaches are chosen based on the success of their season, as well as eligibility limitations and coach availability.... Read More.

Senator Marshall Discusses Border Security with Kansas Reporters Thursday

Thursday, December 7

By Lucky Kidd U.S. Senator Roger Marshall M.D. (R-KS) talked about border security as it relates to a four-pronged “puzzle” promoted by President Biden in a news conference with Kansas reporters Thursday, which all 49 Republicans voted against Wednesday night.Marshall said that “puzzle" (as proposed)... Read More.

Kansas State Forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin No Longer with Program after Indefinite Suspension

Thursday, December 7

BY CARTER BAHNSMANHATTAN, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Kansas State forward and potential NBA Draft prospect Nae'Qwan Tomlin is no longer with the program, athletic director Gene Taylor announced Wednesday in a release. Tomlin did not play for the Wildcats throughout the early... Read More.