KU adds game against New Mexico at Sprint Center to nonconference schedule

Despite the roster reconstruction taking shape at Kansas, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed: The Jayhawks are still scheduling like a blue-blood program. The latest matchup came out on Thursday, when KU officials confirmed that the Jayhawks will play New Mexico at the Sprint Center on Dec. 14. It’s a one-off game with no return trip, and part of the Jayhawks’ season-ticket package. It’s also added to the list of marquee games for next season.

Top recruit Wiggins cancels in-home visits with KU, UNC and Florida State

Andrew Wiggins, a Kansas target and the most highly sought-after prize in the class of 2013, has given little public indication about where he’ll be playing basketball next season. But on Monday, Wiggins, a 6-foot-7 swingman at Huntington Prep (W.Va.), reportedly decided to cancel remaining in-home visits with Kansas, North Carolina and Florida State.

KU breaks ground on Rock Chalk Park, new home of Kansas Relays

The Kansas Relays arrive Wednesday for a four-day stay and are likely to be the final relays staged in Memorial Stadium, where they have operated almost annually since their inception in 1923. On Tuesday, the university staged a ceremonial groundbreaking for Rock Chalk Park, a $39 million athletic complex in west Lawrence that will include a new track and field stadium.

Justin McCay is KU spring game standout

Former Bishop Miege wide receiver Justin McCay starred in Kansas’ spring game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, finishing with a game-high eight reception for 99 yards and a touchdown from quarterback Jake Heaps. They were chosen co-offensive MVPs as the KU starters defeated a squad of mostly reserves 34-7.

Tony Pierson enjoying expanded role in KU’s offense

When Kansas took the field for spring practice, coach Charlie Weis put his new offensive plan into action. He created a new personnel group that would allow Tony Pierson to play alongside starting running back James Sims, and Pierson has spent the spring getting acclimated to his new hybrid role as a running back and pass-catcher.

KU freshman Ben McLemore will enter NBA Draft

After a debut season in which he broke the Jayhawks’ freshman scoring record with 15.9 points per game, Ben McLemore announced Tuesday at a news conference that he will forgo his remaining three years of college eligibility to enter the NBA Draft.

Bill Self says Rio Adams won't be coming back to KU

Rio Adams, the KU freshman guard who had second thoughts about transferring last week, will not return to the Jayhawks for the 2013-14 season. KU coach Bill Self said in a statement today that he and Adams talked and that they came to a mutual decision that it's in his best interest to play at another school.

KU freshman guard Rio Adams to transfer

Kansas freshman guard Rio Adams is leaving the program after just one season. KU coach Bill Self confirmed to The Star on Tuesday night that Adams had informed him of his decision to transfer and that the split was amicable.