Kansas Jayhawks' roster overhaul explored

This collection of stories highlights the recent roster changes in the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team.

Flory Bidunga returns to Kansas despite entering the transfer portal, rekindling hopes for the team. Darryn Peterson, a McDonald's All-American, also joins, bringing fresh talent. Zach Clemence continues his basketball journey at Texas, leaving Kansas with open spots. New recruits, including Jayden Dawson and Melvin Council Jr., add depth to the Jayhawks' lineup.

Read the stories below.

Kansas Jayhawks guard AJ Storr (2) shoots inside as UCF Knights guard Jordan Ivy-Curry (0) looks on in the first half at the Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Kansas City. By Tammy Ljungblad

NO. 1: KU JAYHAWKS SET TO LOSE TOP INCOMING TRANSFER FROM 2024. THAT’S 6 IN THE PORTAL

He was Kansas basketball’s top-rated incoming transfer in 2024. He’s hitting the transfer portal again. | Published April 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha

Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga during a timeout in the second half of a game vs. the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Allen Fieldhouse. By Dominick Williams

NO. 2: FLORY BIDUNGA PICKS KU OVER AUBURN IN TRANSFER PORTAL. INSIDE HIS DECISION TO STAY

Kansas big man Flory Bidunga entered the transfer portal ... but decided to return. Here’s why. | Published April 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha

Kansas Jayhawks guard Sherron Collins (4) is congratulated by guard Tyshawn Taylor (10) after scoring during the second half of the game against the Cornell Big Red at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 71-66, and Collins scored 33 points on Jan. 6, 2010. By Denny Medley

NO. 3: IT’S RARE WHEN KANSAS MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM ENTERS SEASON WITH FIVE NEW STARTERS

Tyshawn Taylor, Russell Robinson and a KU assistant coach weigh in on the fact the 2025-26 Jayhawks will have a brand new starting five. | Published April 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore

Kansas Jayhawks forward Zach Clemence (41) looks to pass during the second half against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Allen Fieldhouse on Nov. 19, 2024. By Jay Biggerstaff

NO. 4: KU REDSHIRT JUNIOR FORWARD ZACH CLEMENCE HAS ANNOUNCED HIS TRANSFER DESTINATION

The 6-foot-10 San Antonio native will be returning to his home state with two years of eligibility remaining. | Published April 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore

Former St. Bonaventure combo guard Melvin Council Jr. has included Kansas on his final-four list of potential transfer destinations for the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season.

NO. 5: KANSAS’ NEWEST PORTAL ADDITION SHARES REASONS FOR CHOOSING JAYHAWKS HOOPS: A Q&A

A combo guard, he averaged 14.6 points a game last season at St. Bonaventure. | Published April 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore

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