Skip to main content

Bill Self talks Leroy Blyden, Christian Reeves injury, and more

by: Shay Wildeboor06/01/26JayhawkSlant

Bill Self, while talking to the media following his appearance at the Otto Schnellbacker Classic, presented by the Topeka Jayhawk Club, made it clear that he’s very much looking forward to coaching Tyran Stokes, the No. 1-ranked player in the 2026 class, this upcoming season.

However, Stokes isn’t the only player Self is looking forward to working with when the 2026-27 season kicks off. Self specifically mentioned Leroy Blyden, Jr., after watching the transfer from Toledo shoot the ball before making his way to Topeka.

Self also provided the latest update on Christian Reeves, talked about the importance of keeping Kohl Rosario, Paul Mbiya, and much more.

You may also like

KU Elite camp 63

KU Elite Camp: Report from the Jayhawks first event

Jon Kirby•6 hours ago

Kansas held their first camp of three as they evaluated several prospects in attendance. The camp took place at the indoor facility. One of the...

Elliott Neff Simpson 1200

Linebacker Elliott Neff looks forward to Kansas official visit

Jon Kirby•9 hours ago

Kansas will get a chance to make an impression on linebacker Elliott Neff when the Michigan prospect takes his official visit to Lawrence this...

Richie Dexter analysis 1200

National analyst gives in-depth look at Kansas commit Richie Dexter

Jon Kirby•06/03/26

The Kansas coaching staff has added another offensive lineman to the 2027 class with Richie Dexter. The 6-foot-7, 309 pound prospect from Hamilton...

Richie Dexter 1200

Offensive lineman Richie Dexter talks about his commitment to Kansas

Jon Kirby•06/03/26

Kansas added another piece to its 2027 recruiting class when offensive lineman Richie Dexter announced his commitment to the Jayhawks. Dexter, a...

Rock Chalk Roundball Classic

The 18th Annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic returns this week

Shay Wildeboor•06/02/26

The 18th annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic returns to Lawrence this week, now having raised over $2 Million dollars for local families battling...

FAYETTEVILLE, AR- 05.30.2025 - Baseball vs. Creighton

Dan Fitzgerald excited for opportunity to host Super Regional

Sam Winton•06/02/26

After Kansas punched its ticket to the Super Regional, it needed some help to bring more postseason baseball to Hoglund Ballpark. The Jayhawks got...

KU non-con schedule

KU's Non-Conference Schedule Loaded Once Again

Shay Wildeboor•06/02/26

Kansas men’s basketball announced its regular-season non-conference schedule Tuesday and it once again features a loaded slate. Kansas will open the...

Kansas coach Dan Fitzgerald talks to the crowd after their 13-10 win over Arkansas during the NCAA regional tournament at

Kansas baseball to host Super Regional against Oklahoma on Saturday

Jon Kirby•06/02/26

Kansas will make more history later this weekend when it hosts Oklahoma in the first NCAA Super Regional ever played at Hoglund Ballpark. The Super...

Kobe Haynes Samuel 1200

The official visits start today with wide receiver Kobe Haynes

Jon Kirby•06/02/26

The Kansas coaching staff is setting up for their biggest official visit weekend of the year. There could be as many as 12 official visitors in...

Bill Self -- Topeka

Bill Self talks Tyran Stokes at the Otto Schnellbacher classic

Shay Wildeboor•06/01/26

On Monday afternoon, Kansas head coach Bill Self made his way to the Otto Schnellbacker Classic, presented by the Topeka Jayhawk Club, to address...

Kansas redshirt junior pitcher Manning West (45) pitches against Arkansas during the NCAA regional tournament at Hoglund

Manning West an unsung hero in win over Arkansas

Jon Kirby•06/01/26

The Jayhawks advanced to the Super Regionals for the first time in school history. There were several storylines from the weekend and some that will...

Luke Gazzaniga 2 1200

National analysts break down Kansas commit Luke Gazzaniga

Jon Kirby•06/01/26

Kansas added another piece to its 2027 recruiting class when Santa Margarita Catholic tight end Luke Gazzaniga announced his commitment to the...

Kansas junior outfielder Tyson LeBlanc (2) reacts after scoring a home run against Arkansas during the NCAA regional tournament

Kansas holds off Arkansas 13-10, headed to Super Regionals

Jon Kirby•06/01/26

The Kansas Jayhawks are headed to the Super Regionals. For the second time in two days Kansas knocked off Arkansas and rolled through their regional...

WR intel 531 2

Kansas hoping to close out the wide receiver recruiting

Jon Kirby•05/31/26

This is a big weekend for the wide receiver position as the Kansas coaching staff tries to close out the recruiting. There are several prospects set...

KUbase Ark 530

Kansas knocks off Arkansas in baseball, headed to regional final

Jon Kirby•05/31/26

Kansas battled back after trailing Arkansas in the fifth inning to tie the game. They took the lead for good in the seventh beating the Razorbacks...

Hunter Dietz

Baseball notebook: Kansas and Arkansas to play in winner's bracket

Jon Kirby•05/30/26

Last year Kansas and Arkansas were in the Fayetteville Regional but never got a chance to play. That will change tonight at 5 p.m. when the top two...

Kansas sophomore outfielder Tyson Owens (5) makes contact off a Northeastern pitch during the NCAA First Round of the Lawrence

Kansas opens regional baseball with 6-3 win over Northeastern

Jon Kirby•05/29/26

Kansas opened up NCAA regional play with a 6-3 win over Northeastern on Friday afternoon. The Jayhawks scored three runs in the second inning and...

Missouri State Bears Head Coach Joey Hawkins as the Bears took on the Mizzou Tigers at Hammons Field on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Baseball Regional: Writer breaks down the Missouri State team

Jon Kirby•05/29/26

Jayhawk Slant spoke with Lyndal Scranton, who is a Hall of Fame sportswriter from the Springfield Daily Citizen. He covers the Missouri State program...

Luke Gazzaniga 2 1200

Commitment Analysis: What Kansas is getting in Luke Gazzaniga

Jon Kirby•05/28/26

The Kansas coaching staff had several tight end prospects lined up for official visits. But they liked where Luke Gazzaniga was on the recruiting...

Fitz 528 1200

Kansas baseball Dan Fitzgerald, Mungarrieta, Rahe preview Northeastern

Jon Kirby•05/28/26

The Jayhawks are less than 24 from scheduled first pitch of the NCAA Baseball Regionals when they face Northeastern. Kansas head coach Dan Fitzgerald...

NCAA Baseball: Arkansas Scrimmage

Baseball regional: Arkansas writer breaks down the team

Jon Kirby•05/28/26

Arkansas comes in as the number two seed in the Lawrence Regional and will face off against Missouri State Friday night. To get a closer look at...

Syndication: The Topeka Capital-Journal

The first three Kansas football kickoff times have been released

Jon Kirby•05/27/26

The 2026 Kansas football season is now 100 days away, and the Big 12 Conference released kickoff times and television information for the Jayhawks...

Tay Kinney commits to Kansas

Tay Kinney Selected to USA Basketball U18 National Team

Shay Wildeboor•05/27/26

Kansas incoming freshman Taylen Kinney has been selected for the upcoming 2026 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team, the organization announced...

Slant podcast 527

Podcast: KU baseball regional, latest on football and basketball recruiting

Jon Kirby•05/27/26

The Jayhawk Slant staff is back in the studio talking the latest in KU sports. An exciting weekend ahead in Lawrence as the baseball team will host...

Nick Vecrumba commitment breakdown

National analysts break down Kansas commit Nick Vecrumba

Jon Kirby•05/27/26

Kansas added another offensive lineman to the 2027 recruiting class when Brownsburg High, Ind. prospect Nick Vecrumba committed to the Jayhawks over...