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2025–26 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team
University	University of Kansas
First season	1898–99; 127 years ago
All-time record	2,393–896 (.728)
Athletic director	Travis Goff
Head coach	Bill Self (22nd season)
Conference	Big 12
Location	Lawrence, Kansas
Arena	Allen Fieldhouse (Capacity: 15,300)
Nickname	Jayhawks
Colors	Crimson and Blue
Uniforms
Home Away Alternate
Pre-tournament Helms Champions
1922, 1923
NCAA Tournament Champions
1952, 1988, 2008, 2022
NCAA Tournament Runner-up
1940, 1953, 1957, 1991, 2003, 2012
NCAA Tournament Final Four
1940, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1971, 1974, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1993, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2018*, 2022
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
1952, 1953, 1957, 1960, 1966, 1971, 1974, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018*, 2022
NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
1953, 1957, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1974, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018*, 2022
NCAA Tournament Appearances
1940, 1942, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018*, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Conference Tournament Champions
1981, 1984, 1986, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018*, 2022
Conference Regular Season Champions
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, 2022, 2023
Conference Division Season Champions
1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915
* - vacated by NCAA

The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team is the college basketball program for the University of Kansas. They play in the Division I and are part of the Big 12 Conference. Kansas is known for having one of the most famous and successful basketball programs in North America.

The team has won six national championships. Four of these were NCAA Tournament titles, and two were Helms National Championships. They have also been runners-up six times. Kansas holds the record for the most conference titles in the nation.

The Jayhawks have the NCAA record for most consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances with 28 straight. They have only missed the tournament twice since 1984 due to rule violations. They have not missed it because of their playing performance since 1983. Kansas also holds the record for the longest streak of being ranked in the AP poll. This streak lasted 231 weeks, from February 2009 to February 2021.

The first coach for the Jayhawks was James Naismith, who invented basketball. He is the only Kansas coach with a losing record. Many famous players have come from Kansas, like Wilt Chamberlain and Paul Pierce. Several former players also became successful coaches, including Phog Allen and Dean Smith.

In 2008, ESPN ranked Kansas as the second most prestigious college basketball program. Kansas has the longest streak of winning seasons (41) and the most winning seasons in Division I history (105). They also have the most conference championships (63) and are tied for the most consecutive conference titles (13). The team ranks second in all-time wins (2,393) and third in all-time winning percentage (.729).

The Jayhawks play their home games at Allen Fieldhouse, which opened in 1955. This arena is famous for being one of the best home courts in college basketball. As of 2024, Kansas has won over 87% of their games there. Under coach Bill Self, they have had several long home winning streaks. They also play some games at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

History of Kansas Basketball

Kansas is a top team in NCAA Division I basketball. They have 2,357 wins as of the last complete season. This includes an amazing 765–110 record at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks have had 98 winning seasons, which is the most in NCAA history. They also have 101 seasons with a .500 record or better, tied for first.

Kansas has had only eight head coaches since the 1800s. Yet, they have reached the Final Four with more coaches (six) than any other program. Every Kansas coach since the NCAA Tournament began has led the team to the Final Four. Four Jayhawk head coaches are in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Kansas has won 62 regular season conference titles. They have also won 20 conference titles and 11 conference tournament titles in the Big 12. In the 2009–2010 season, Kansas won its 2,000th game. They were only the third school to reach this milestone at that time.

The James Naismith Era (1898–1907)

The 1899 University of Kansas basketball team, with Dr. James Naismith at the back right

The Kansas men's basketball program started in 1898. This was after James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, came to the school. Naismith had written the sport's first rules just six years earlier. He was hired as a physical education instructor and became the first head basketball coach.

The Jayhawks played their first game on February 3, 1899. They lost 5–16 to the Kansas City YMCA. A week later, on February 10, they won their first game 31–6 against the Topeka YMCA. Their first college game was on March 23 against Haskell. They finished their first season with a 7–4 record.

In these early years, Kansas often played against YMCA teams. They also played against Haskell and William Jewell. Under Naismith, the team started rivalries with Kansas State (the Sunflower Showdown) and Missouri (the Border War). Naismith was the only coach in the program's history to have a losing record (55–60).

Naismith worked at Kansas for almost 40 years before retiring in 1937. He passed away in 1939. The basketball court in Allen Fieldhouse is named James Naismith Court. In 2010, Dr. James Naismith's 13 Original Rules of the game were bought for $4.3 million. They are now kept at the DeBruce Center on the KU campus.

The Phog Allen Era (1907–1956)

The 1923 Helms National Championship team. In the center is head coach Phog Allen and inventor of the game Dr. James Naismith

In 1907, Kansas hired Phog Allen, one of Naismith's former players. Naismith once told Allen, "You can't coach basketball; you just play it." Allen proved him wrong. He became known as the "Father of Basketball Coaching." He taught many future Hall of Fame coaches like Adolph Rupp and Dean Smith.

Allen coached Kansas for 39 seasons. He had a record of 590–219. His teams won two national titles (1922, 1923) and one NCAA Tournament championship in 1952. Many great players played for Allen, including Wilt Chamberlain and Clyde Lovellette. Even former U.S. Senator Bob Dole played basketball at Kansas.

In 1952, the Jayhawks won the national title by beating St. John's 80–63. Clyde Lovellette was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. He is still the only player to lead the nation in scoring and win a national title in the same year. Seven players from this team also won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Allen had worked hard to get basketball added to the Olympics in 1936.

Allen had to retire in 1956 because of a university rule. He had recruited the legendary Wilt Chamberlain, but could not coach him. Freshmen were not allowed to play varsity basketball in 1956.

The Dick Harp Era (1956–1964)

Wilt Chamberlain was one of the top centers to ever play for the Jayhawks.

After Allen retired, Kansas hired Dick Harp, a former KU player and assistant. Under Harp, the Jayhawks had a record of 121–82. They won two conference titles and made two NCAA tournament appearances.

Wilt Chamberlain played his college years under Harp. In his first game, Chamberlain scored 52 points and grabbed 31 rebounds. These were college records at the time. In 1957, he led the Jayhawks to the championship game against North Carolina. North Carolina triple-teamed Chamberlain, and Kansas lost 54–53 in triple overtime. This game is considered one of the greatest in NCAA history. Chamberlain left Kansas early to play professionally.

The Ted Owens Era (1964–1983)

Ted Owens took over in 1964. He coached the team to a 348–128 record. His teams won six Big Eight Conference titles.

The team reached the NCAA postseason seven times under Owens. The 1971 team went 27–3 and made it to the Final Four. In 1974, the team went 23–7 and also reached the Final Four.

Famous players from this time included Jo Jo White and Darnell Valentine. Owens was fired after the 1982–83 season. This was after the Jayhawks had two losing seasons in a row.

The Larry Brown Era (1983–1988)

Brown helped lead Kansas to the school's second-ever NCAA Tournament championship in 1988.

In 1983, Larry Brown became the head coach at Kansas after coaching in the NBA. Under Brown, Kansas won the Big Eight in 1986. In 1988, the Jayhawks started with a 12–8 record. Their 55-game home winning streak in Allen Fieldhouse ended.

Led by star player Danny Manning, Kansas finished the season 21–11. They entered the NCAA tournament as a #6 seed. They gained momentum with early upsets. The Jayhawks defeated rival Kansas State and Duke. They then won the national championship, beating Oklahoma 83–79. This team was nicknamed "Danny and the Miracles." Their 11 losses were the most for any national champion.

Brown's teams made five NCAA Tournament appearances. This included two Final Fours and the 1988 national championship. He had a 135–44 overall record. Brown left Kansas for the NBA. The NCAA later placed sanctions on Kansas for recruiting violations during his time.

The Roy Williams Era (1988–2003)

As of 2025, Roy Williams has the highest win-loss percentage of any longtime Kansas head basketball coach (.805). Not once did Williams' Jayhawks miss the NCAA Division I tournament from 1990 to 2003.

After Brown left, Kansas hired Roy Williams, an assistant coach from North Carolina. From 1988 to 2003, Williams led the Jayhawks to a 418–101 record. This was an 80.5% winning percentage. His teams averaged 27.8 wins per season.

All of Williams' teams made the NCAA tournament, except for his first season due to probation. From 1990 to 1999, Kansas had the most wins and best winning percentage of any team in that decade. They also won 62 straight home games at Allen Fieldhouse from 1994 to 1998.

Kansas won nine regular-season conference championships under Williams. In the Big 12, his teams went 94–18. They won the regular-season title four times and the tournament crown three times. In 2001–02, Kansas was the only team to go undefeated (16–0) in Big 12 play.

Kirk Hinrich led the Jayhawks to back-to-back Final Four appearances in 2002 and 2003 under Roy Williams. Hinrich, along with Nick Collison and Keith Langford, reached the 2003 National Championship, which they lost to Syracuse

Williams' teams were often ranked high in the AP poll. They reached the No. 1 ranking in six different seasons. They were in the Top 10 in 194 AP polls.

The Jayhawks made deep runs in the NCAA Tournament. They reached four Final Fours. They played in the national championship game in 1991 and 2003, but lost both. The 1996–97 team was considered one of the best ever, with future NBA players like Paul Pierce. However, they were upset in the Sweet Sixteen. After the 2003 championship loss, Williams left Kansas to coach at his old school, North Carolina.

The Bill Self Era (2003–present)

Bill Self became the new head coach for the 2003–04 season. In his first year, Self led Kansas to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament.

Coach Bill Self (third from left) with his national champion 2007–08 squad

In the 2007–08 season, Self's team started 20–0. They won the Big 12 regular-season title and the conference tournament. Kansas received a number one seed in the NCAA tournament. They defeated North Carolina, coached by former KU coach Roy Williams, in the semifinals. On April 7, 2008, the Jayhawks beat Memphis to win the national title. Mario Chalmers made a three-pointer with seconds left to force overtime. This shot is known as "Mario's Miracle." Kansas won 75–68 in overtime. They finished the season with a 37–3 record, the most wins in Kansas history.

Kansas fans celebrate in Downtown Lawrence, Kansas after the Jayhawks win the 2008 National Championship

In the 2008–09 season, Kansas lost many top players. Despite this, they earned their 20th straight NCAA tournament bid. They won the conference regular season title. Their home winning streak reached 41 games. Self was named National Coach of the Year.

In the 2009–10 season, Kansas was the top-ranked team before the season started. They finished the regular season 29–2. Their home winning streak reached 59 games. Kansas passed 2,000 all-time wins, becoming only the third school to do so. They won the Big 12 tournament. However, they lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament to Northern Iowa.

In the 2011–12 season, Kansas had to rebuild. They lost six of their top eight scorers. Despite this, they won their 8th straight Big 12 title. They advanced to their 14th Final Four. They beat Ohio State in the semifinals. Kansas then lost to Kentucky in the championship game.

Kansas won its 10th straight Big 12 title in the 2013–14 season. Star freshmen Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid were on the team. An injury to Joel Embiid hurt the team's defense. They lost in the Big 12 Tournament and the NCAA Tournament.

The 2015–16 Jayhawks won their 12th straight Big 12 title. They also won the Big 12 Tournament. They reached the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament but lost to Villanova.

Bill Self at the Armed Forces Classic in 2016

In 2016–17, led by player of the year Frank Mason III, Kansas won its 13th straight Big 12 title. This tied UCLA's record. They reached the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament but lost to Oregon.

The 2017–18 team won a 14th straight Big 12 title, breaking UCLA's record. They also won the Big 12 Tournament. They reached Bill Self's third Final Four. However, the NCAA later vacated 15 wins from this season due to rule violations. This included their Big 12 Tournament title and Final Four appearance.

Kansas played in the 2015 World University Games in South Korea. They won the championship, earning the United States a gold medal.

The Jayhawks finished the 2019–20 regular season 28–3. They were ranked number one in the final AP poll. They were favorites to win the NCAA Tournament, but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the 2020–21 season, Kansas struggled early. They lost five of seven games at one point. They finished the season winning seven of their last eight games. Kansas withdrew from the Big 12 tournament due to a player testing positive for COVID-19. They extended their NCAA record to 31 consecutive tournament appearances. They lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to USC. This was their worst NCAA Tournament loss ever.

On April 2, 2021, Kansas signed Self to a lifetime contract. The contract adds an extra year for every year he coaches.

The 2021–22 team earned a number 1 seed in the 2022 NCAA tournament. They became the winningest program in the nation after defeating Providence. They beat Villanova in the Final Four. Kansas then defeated North Carolina 72–69 in the national championship game. This was Self's second championship and the team's fourth NCAA title. They made the largest comeback in NCAA championship history, coming back from 16 points down.

Conference Affiliations

Kansas has been part of several conferences:

*While there is an active conference with the name Missouri Valley, it is officially and legally a separate entity from the MVIAA.

Notable Achievements

Kansas ranks very high in many important college basketball categories.

Ranks and records listed in table do not include wins, championships, and appearances vacated by the NCAA in 2023.
Current Official NCAA Records and Awards data.

Memorable Games

• First Game (1899): On February 3, 1899, the Jayhawks played their first game. They lost 5–16 to the Kansas City YMCA.
• First Win (1899): On February 10, 1899, Kansas got its first victory, beating the Topeka YMCA 31–6.
• Starting a Rivalry (1907): On January 25, 1907, Kansas played Kansas State for the first time. This started the Sunflower Showdown rivalry. Kansas won 54–49.
• Another Rivalry Begins (1907): The rivalry with Missouri began on March 11, 1907. Kansas lost that game 31–34. This rivalry became known as the Border War.
• First NCAA Title (1952): On March 26, 1952, the Jayhawks won their first NCAA Tournament National Championship. They defeated St. John's (NY) 80–63.
• Allen Fieldhouse Opens (1955): On March 1, 1955, Kansas played its first game at Allen Fieldhouse. They beat rival Kansas State 77–67.
• Triple Overtime Thriller (1957): In the 1957 NCAA title game, Wilt Chamberlain and Kansas lost to North Carolina 54–53 in triple overtime. Many consider it one of the greatest NCAA Championship games ever.
• "Danny and the Miracles" Win (1988): On April 4, 1988, Kansas won its second NCAA Men's Basketball championship. They defeated the favored Oklahoma Sooners 83–79. Led by Danny Manning, the team was called "The Miracles."
• Record-Setting Game (1989): On December 9, 1989, Kansas scored a school record 150 points in a 150–95 win over Kentucky.
• "Mario's Miracle" (2008): On April 7, 2008, Kansas won the 2008 National Championship. They beat Memphis 75–68 in overtime. Mario Chalmers hit a three-pointer with 2.1 seconds left to force overtime, a shot known as "Mario's Miracle."
• Longest Home Winning Streak (2011): On January 15, 2011, Kansas celebrated its 69th consecutive home win. This was the longest streak in KU's history.
• Border War Comeback (2012): On February 25, 2012, Kansas came back from a 19-point deficit to beat rival Missouri 87–86 in overtime.
• Triple Overtime Classic (2016): On January 4, 2016, #1 Kansas played #2 Oklahoma. Kansas won 109–106 in three overtimes.
• Largest Championship Comeback (2022): When Kansas defeated North Carolina in the 2022 National Championship game, they made the largest comeback in championship history. They were down by 16 points and won 72–69.

Coaches of the Jayhawks

Kansas has had only eight head coaches in over 120 years. Four of them are in the Hall of Fame as coaches. Phog Allen coached the longest (39 seasons). Larry Brown coached the shortest (5 seasons). Bill Self, the current coach, has the most wins with 565.

Every coach since the NCAA Tournament began in 1939 has led Kansas to the Final Four. Phog Allen, Larry Brown, and Bill Self have all won NCAA Championships. Allen also won two earlier Helms National Championships. Self is the only coach to win multiple NCAA Tournament National Championships.

Kansas has also had interim coaches who are not officially counted. For example, Norm Roberts coached some games in the 2022–23 season when Bill Self was away.

*Allen was forced to retire due to a university policy.
†Naismith is in the Hall of Fame as the inventor, not a coach.
‡Does not include 15 wins, 1 conference title, 1 conference tournament title, and 1 Final Four appearance vacated by the NCAA.

Updated March 20, 2023

Home Arenas

The Jayhawks have had three official home arenas. They also sometimes play games at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

Early Venues (1898–1907)

Before 1907, the Jayhawks played in different places. These included the basement of the original Snow Hall and a local YMCA skating rink.

Robinson Gymnasium (1907–1927)

Robinson Gymnasium was the first athletic building on the KU campus. It had a 2,500-seat auditorium for basketball.

Hoch Auditorium (1927–1955)

Hoch Auditorium was a 3,500-seat arena. It was home to the Jayhawks until Allen Fieldhouse opened in 1955. It was nicknamed "Horrible Hoch" because its curved walls made it hard for opponents to shoot free throws.

Former KU Basketball Facilities

Snow Hall

Robinson Gymnasium

The remaining facade of what was Hoch Auditorium

Allen Fieldhouse (1955–present)

The 2006–07 men's basketball team plays against OSU at Allen Fieldhouse.

Allen Fieldhouse opened on March 1, 1955. The Jayhawks won their first game there against Kansas State. Since 1994, Kansas has an amazing 263–14 record (.951) in regular season games at Allen Fieldhouse.

Allen Fieldhouse is known for being very loud. In 2010, ESPN The Magazine called it the loudest college basketball arena. In 2017, fans set a Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd roar at an indoor sporting event, reaching 130.4 decibels.

The original Dr. Naismith's Original 13 Rules Of Basketball are housed in the DeBruce Center at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas had a 69-game winning streak at the Fieldhouse from 2007 to 2011.

Game Day Traditions

Before every home game, after the national anthem, fans sing the school song, "Crimson and the Blue." Students link arms and sway. The song ends with the famous Rock Chalk Chant.

When the opposing team is introduced, students wave copies of the student newspaper, University Daily Kansan. They pretend to read it to show they are not impressed. When the Jayhawks are introduced, students rip up their newspapers and throw the pieces like confetti.

If an opposing player fouls out, fans "wave the wheat." They wave their arms back and forth as a sarcastic goodbye. After a Jayhawk victory, the same waving motion is done to the tune of "A Hot Time in the Old Town".

If Kansas is winning comfortably, the crowd starts a slow version of the Rock Chalk Chant. This has become a signature tradition of Allen Fieldhouse. Fans also line up early for "Late Night In The Phog," the first practice of the season. It includes skits with former players.

Rivalries

Kansas State Wildcats

The Jayhawks' longest rivalry is with cross-state rival Kansas State. Kansas leads the series 203–94. They have dominated the series since 1984. The teams have played every year since 1912.

Missouri Tigers

Missouri has been Kansas's main rival for many years. They played every year until Missouri left the Big 12. The rivalry started again in the 2021–22 season. Kansas won the first game of the renewed rivalry 102–65. Kansas leads the all-time series 174–94.

Wichita State Shockers

Kansas has played cross-state opponent Wichita State 16 times. Kansas leads the series 13–3. Wichita State has never won two games in a row against Kansas.

Post-Season Success

Conference Championships

The Jayhawks have won 62 conference championships. This includes an NCAA record 13 in a row from 2005 to 2017. They have been in the Big 12 Conference since 1996. Before that, they were in the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association and the Big 6/7/8 Conferences.

Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association (13)

• 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1915, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927

Big 6/7/8 Conference (30)

• 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

Big 12 Conference (20)

• 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023

Conference Tournament Championships

The Big Eight Conference did not always have a post-season tournament. Big Seven/Big Eight Holiday Tournament (13)

• 1951, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1978

Big Eight Conference (4)

• 1981, 1984, 1986, 1992

Big 12 Conference (11)

• 1997, 1998, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2022

NCAA Tournament Seeding History

The NCAA started seeding teams in 1978. Kansas was first seeded in 1981.

* Indicates overall number one seed.

Indicates NCAA championship.

†Vacated by the NCAA

Final Four Appearances

Kansas has made 15 Final Four appearances.

• 1940-Runner-up
• 1952-Champion
• 1953-Runner-up
• 1957-Runner-up
• 1971-Semifinalist
• 1974-Semifinalist
• 1986-Semifinalist
• 1988-Champion
• 1991-Runner-up
• 1993-Semifinalist
• 2002-Semifinalist
• 2003-Runner-up
• 2008-Champion
• 2012-Runner-up
• 2018-Semifinalist*
• 2022-Champion

*Vacated by the NCAA.

National Championships

Kansas has won 6 national championships. Two were Helms Championships (1922, 1923) and four were NCAA Tournament titles (1952, 1988, 2008, 2022). Kansas proudly displays banners for all of them.

1952 NCAA Tournament Championship

The 1951–52 team won Kansas's first NCAA Tournament Championship. They were coached by Phog Allen and finished with a 28–3 record.

1988 NCAA Tournament Championship

The 1987–88 team won the second NCAA Tournament championship. Coached by Larry Brown, they finished 27–11. This team had the most losses of any national champion.

2008 NCAA Tournament Championship

The banner in Allen Fieldhouse for the 2008 National Championship

The 2007–08 team won the third NCAA Tournament Championship. Coached by Bill Self, they finished with a school record 37–3 record.

2022 NCAA Tournament Championship

The 2021–22 team won the fourth NCAA Tournament Championship. Coached by Bill Self, they finished 34–6. They made the largest comeback in championship game history.

Jayhawks of Note

All-Time Leaders

Here are some of the top players in Kansas history for scoring, rebounds, and assists.

Scoring

Rebounds

Assists

All-Americans

Kansas leads all NCAA teams with 32 consensus First Team All-American selections. 25 different players have received this honor.

Retired Jerseys

Kansas honors its past basketball players by retiring their jerseys. Thirty-three players have had their jerseys retired. One announcer, Max Falkenstien, is also honored. His number 60 represents the 60 years he was the radio announcer.

Jayhawks in the NBA

Many former Jayhawks have played or coached in the NBA.

Current NBA Players

• Ochai Agbaji – Toronto Raptors
• Udoka Azubuike – Phoenix Suns
• Christian Braun – Denver Nuggets
• Gradey Dick – Toronto Raptors
• Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers
• Devonte' Graham – San Antonio Spurs
• Quentin Grimes – Dallas Mavericks
• Marcus Morris – San Antonio Spurs
• Markieff Morris – Dallas Mavericks
• Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk – Utah Jazz
• Kelly Oubre Jr. – Philadelphia 76ers
• Jalen Wilson – Brooklyn Nets
• Andrew Wiggins – Golden State Warriors

NBA Award Winners

Eleven times a Jayhawk has won a major NBA award. Six different Jayhawks have won awards.

Images for kids

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  Snow Hall

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  Robinson Gymnasium

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  The remaining facade of what was Hoch Auditorium