@rockchalkjayhawk

Might as well discuss the current as of today team while we can!

@Jayhawk_69

He was trolling socials

Having all 3 in theory raises the ceiling/ floor of this team considerably. I’m just not sure how all the parts will fit especially with where White and TKR would play. White probably isn’t a 2 guard but that’s probably where you slot him. TKR isn’t really a true 5 but that’s where you need him most. No idea what Stokes real position is in College but I’m expecting it’s the wing? So many questions. The sooner you get the old guys practicing with the team the better. There’s going to be growing pains

@TYOHawk

Scholarship situation would work itself out I’m assuming. I can’t imagine Self is going to let that stand in the way of having all 3 guys if that’s what ends up being possible

Mel was just granted a preliminary injunction and is eligible for the time being. Council must draft an order and give to the NCAA by October 27th.

Whoa, I wasn’t really expecting this outcome, it’s not final though

Boy if White, TKR and Council are all eligible and play for KU that just completely changed everything. It certainly makes Self’s job difficult but that’s why they pay him big money. No idea how the roster spots play out, don’t care tbh but it’s worth mentioning we only have 1 spot currently open.

There will be some unhappy campers on the team if all of this plays out.

TKR has a cousin on the woman’s basketball team for those wondering of a connection to the program.

He never signed a contract with the timberwolves despite being drafted in the 2nd round.

Seems like this one is heading in a good direction from Swain’s last update. Now his eligibility case is another story.

Trey Kauffman Renn stuff is heating up. This is crazy

@FarmerJayhawk

Yeah and I think that's a big part of why they would love to have Melvin back.

If we are starting Kinney that's tough. He's got a lot to prove.

I'd like to see this combo

Blyden
White
Stokes
Dawes
Mbiya

Kohl, Kinney, Reeves, Parker, Adkins. An intriguing mix of depth. On paper its much better then we've had.

Crazy. This is a home run add.

It seems likely White will return. That's an even bigger add then Council if it happens and he is able to remain eligible

said in KU ROSTER 2026-27:

Council has his hearing shortly

A ruling was delayed on his case. Could come any day from the judge

Council has his hearing shortly

Tre White was granted a preliminary injunction for a 5th year. Along with many others such as Jayden Dawson, Tamin Lipsey, Riley Kugel, Malik Reneau of note to KU Fans.

The circus continues.

I agree that the old guys need to move on.

I also believe the NCAA made this mess possible with how they changed the rules suddenly again. Lawsuits were always going to test any rules put in place because there's an established history of courts overruling them.

@crimsonblu22

No he's not on campus or registered for classes. Imagine his specific case while part of the larger plaintiff suit is very unlikely to yield a positive result. He needs too much to go his way from what i see

White has joined the fight to get a 5th yr. He is an added plaintiff in Indiana along with 89 others. Although it doesn't appear he entered the portal during the window needed in the spring and would need a ruling to open it up.

Ha

@rockchalkjayhawk

I don't want a repeat of the last several years to be clear.
The roster is brand new outside 2nd year returnees Mbiya and Rosario so I guess I don't understand the new blood remark when 85% of the roster is brand new. Be careful what you wish for as well with this new group. There's potential but not a lot of certainties.

Is your comment more directed at Council and the lack of shooting efficiency or something else specific to him at the PG position? He did struggle in the last few weeks of the season and that's something that can be hard to overlook. He also played a ton of minutes (100 more then anyone else). With the injuries to Peterson, Jackson & Dawson that seemed to put even more on Melvin's plate that ultimately wore him down.

KU currently only has 2 ball handlers on the team. A freshman and a Soph making the jump up in level from Toledo. There's been a lot of talk of Stokes being a facilitator as well due to his skills and lack of other options. If we can add Council to the mix you're solidifying the position from a lot of things.

Returning a starter with a ton of experience who knows the system and can lead sounds like a good thing to me

@HoraceZontal

They did bring in Kinney from the HS ranks at the position and paid him a fairly large NIL for the #20 overall player. The chatter that i had seen on him so far at KU was mixed, suggesting he may not be ready to carry such a role under Self in year 1. He's a talented player though.
I think his camp would probably be really upset if Council came in. I'm sure they are already given Council's case is in limbo still