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Mike Vernon

Independent Kansas coverage for fans who want more than press conferences and safe takes. Mike Vernon breaks KU recruiting, transfer portal, and program news — real reporting, not message-board rumors. A former national sports journalist, he covered Kansas for the Topeka Capital-Journal before the San Francisco Chronicle and Bleacher Report.

Your All-Time Bill Self Five

Aug 8, 2026

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Your All-Time Bill Self Five

I built something. Only 9.7% win.

Big Changes for Late Night

Jul 23, 2026

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Big Changes for Late Night

Late Night may never be the same. Why I think playing a real game is the right call

Hearing: Melvin Council Could Return to Kansas

Jul 21, 2026

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Hearing: Melvin Council Could Return to Kansas

Melvin Council's waiver was denied. But there's still a path back to KU.

Hearing: KU Lands Secret Commit from Serbian 7-Footer

Jul 14, 2026

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Hearing: KU Lands Secret Commit from Serbian 7-Footer

The 24-year-old would join this season, but one big step remains

Hearing💰 The Money Behind KU's Jersey Sponsorship

Jul 8, 2026

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Hearing💰 The Money Behind KU's Jersey Sponsorship

Eight figures. Every jersey. And a deal with a KU alum.

🆕 Hearing: Duke is Coming to Allen Fieldhouse

May 22, 2026

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🆕 Hearing: Duke is Coming to Allen Fieldhouse

Just the second time ever. And you won't have to wait long, either

Breaking: Blyden Commits + massive week ahead

Apr 20, 2026

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Breaking: Blyden Commits + massive week ahead

Huge week for KU hoops. Reeves and Miller visit Monday. Stokes' decision up next?

🚨 Breaking: Bill Self announces return to Kansas

Apr 1, 2026

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🚨 Breaking: Bill Self announces return to Kansas

The winningest coach in school history will return to the Jayhawks' sideline for season 24

🚨 Latest on Bill Self & KU Portal Movement

Mar 30, 2026

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🚨 Latest on Bill Self & KU Portal Movement

Hearings on which Jayhawks are portal-bound + the latest on Self's future

🚨 Hearings: Bill Self's future at Kansas

Mar 23, 2026

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🚨 Hearings: Bill Self's future at Kansas

What I'm Hearing about Self's future and how it's played out over the last 12 months

A bigger trigger waiting for Kansas vs. St. John's

Mar 22, 2026

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A bigger trigger waiting for Kansas vs. St. John's

Predicting Kansas vs. St. John's: 1 number that tilts everything

Dreams, Nightmares, and a Game to Win

Mar 20, 2026

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Dreams, Nightmares, and a Game to Win

Predicting Kansas vs. Cal Baptist: 7 triggers that tilt everything

🏀 Darryn Peterson Playing Time: The Kansas excuse timeline

Feb 19, 2026

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🏀 Darryn Peterson Playing Time: The Kansas excuse timeline

What I’m Hearing about Peterson's inconsistency — and how Kansas' message keeps changing.

VIP 👀 Not a Sure Thing Anymore

Feb 16, 2026

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VIP 👀 Not a Sure Thing Anymore

Kansas still leads for Tyran Stokes — but this has become a high-level game of leverage.

Does Melvin Council have another year? Here’s the real answer

Jan 28, 2026

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Does Melvin Council have another year? Here’s the real answer

February 10 could change everything for Melvin Council

📸 Hearings as KU Reveals Phase 2 Renderings

Jan 22, 2026

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📸 Hearings as KU Reveals Phase 2 Renderings

The renderings are polarizing. Here's what isn't obvious from today's announcement

Breaking: Bill Self Taken to Hospital, Feeling Better

Jan 19, 2026

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Breaking: Bill Self Taken to Hospital, Feeling Better

Self is OK, emergency responders were called to Allen Fieldhouse

😯 Exclusive Rendering: Phase 2 Stadium Plans

Jan 18, 2026

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😯 Exclusive Rendering: Phase 2 Stadium Plans

New rendering finally answers questions for KU football's Phase 2

🆕 Hearing: Phase II details before the renderings drop

Dec 23, 2025

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🆕 Hearing: Phase II details before the renderings drop

A $70M plaza. Mega Suite. More bathrooms. No upper concourse.

🚜 Hearing: New Details Emerging for Booth Construction

Dec 11, 2025

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🚜 Hearing: New Details Emerging for Booth Construction

Reduced capacity, no upper bowl seating, temporary concessions & bathrooms coming ahead

Peterson Hearing + Jayhawk Gift Guide 🎁

Nov 30, 2025

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Peterson Hearing + Jayhawk Gift Guide 🎁

Darryn Peterson's status for UConn + 11 gift ideas for KU fans

VIP 👀 KU Hoops Roster Hearing

Nov 15, 2025

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VIP 👀 KU Hoops Roster Hearing

It's no sure thing, but there’s some action right now for the Jayhawks

🏀 Hearings: The Darryn Peterson Situation

Nov 12, 2025

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🏀 Hearings: The Darryn Peterson Situation

Three explanations in 19 days. What I’m Hearing about his stop-start start — and why KU isn’t worried.

🏈 KU’s Big Recruiting Question Going Forward

Oct 28, 2025

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🏈 KU’s Big Recruiting Question Going Forward

Where are the high school players Lance Leipold’s staff was supposed to develop?

👀 Hearings: KU Hoops Offseason Stock Report

Oct 24, 2025

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👀 Hearings: KU Hoops Offseason Stock Report

Behind the scenes on Kansas basketball's offseason