Locked On Jayhawks - Daily Podcast On Kansas Jayhawks Football & Basketball

Kansas Jayhawks eye 7'5" center Gabe Dynes, from USC, as a potential solution to their frontcourt depth crisis. Could Dynes' towering presence and elite rim protection provide the shot-blocking spark KU desperately needs, or will his lack of strength and rebounding pose new problems for Bill Self’s squad? Derek Johnson breaks down Dynes’ strengths and weaknesses, comparing him to Paul Mbiya and Da...

Kansas Jayhawks basketball gets a major boost as Paul Mbiya announces his return, turning down bigger NIL offers to cement his status as a fan favorite. Is Mbiya the key to KU’s frontcourt stability, or will another transfer center steal the spotlight? Derek Johnson breaks down Mbiya’s impact, discusses Melvin Council’s transfer portal move and waiver hopes, and questions how KU’s roster could evo...

Kansas Jayhawks eye Christian Reeves as their potential anchor in the paint. Can the former College of Charleston and Duke center elevate KU’s frontcourt or is he best suited as a rotational piece? Derek Johnson breaks down Reeves’ rebounding dominance, elite PER, and shot-blocking presence, while questioning whether his CAA stats will translate to Big 12 battles. The episode explores Reeves' fit...

Kansas Jayhawks basketball shakes up its offseason with the major commitment of Leroy Blyden Jr., addressing key backcourt needs and boosting KU’s scoring potential. Host Derek Johnson breaks down how Blyden’s arrival impacts Bill Self’s rotation plans, highlights three-point shooting improvements, and explores whether KU will target another guard or wing in the transfer portal. With Taylen Kinney...

Kansas Jayhawks basketball lands Leroy Blyden Jr., a Toledo Rockets transfer guard who put up big numbers as a true freshman in the MAC. How does the move impact KU and Bill Self's offseason plans? Breaking down Blyden's elite 3-point shooting and impactful game and how he could fit in at KU next to Taylen Kinney. Will he start and could he be one of the Jayhawks' leaders in scoring during the 202...

Kansas Jayhawks eye top transfer target as Vyctorius Miller visits Lawrence—can his elite three-point shooting fill a critical need for Bill Self’s squad? The 6'5" guard, with proven Big 12 experience from LSU and Oklahoma State, brings perimeter firepower and the potential to be a game-changing off-ball scorer. Will Miller’s skills and versatility make him the ideal fit in KU’s rotation? Derek Jo...

Kansas Jayhawks navigate a tense transfer portal period as options at guard and center dwindle. Leroy Blyden’s visit sparks hope, but with Terrence Hill committing to Tennessee and big men like Anton Bonke and Moustapha Chiam weighing other offers, can Bill Self’s squad land the impact players they need in time? The slow pace raises concerns, especially with KU holding just one of 52 Big 12 transf...

Could the Kansas Jayhawks target transfer portal standout Allen Graves, a versatile 6'9" forward from Santa Clara who’s already drawing NBA attention. Could Graves—fresh off a breakout redshirt freshman season with elite shooting splits, advanced metrics, and a 7-foot wingspan—be the missing piece that propels Bill Self’s squad back into national title contention? Derek Johnson breaks down Graves’...

Kansas Jayhawks weigh potential fit of breakout Furman guard Alex Wilkins as transfer portal buzz heats up. Wilkins—fresh off a 21-point showcase against UConn in the NCAA tournament—draws interest from top programs, including Alabama, Kentucky, and Kansas, but will his unique skill set translate to Bill Self’s system? Derek Johnson analyzes Wilkins’ impressive stats, size at 6’5”, and dynamic pre...

Kansas Jayhawks target transfer portal standout Leroy Blyden Jr.—a 6'1" guard who shoots a blistering 40% from three. Could Blyden’s explosive scoring and elite deep range be the missing piece for KU’s backcourt next to Taylen Kinney? Derek Johnson breaks down Blyden’s strengths, including his offensive versatility, clutch shot-making late in the clock, and surprising rebounding for his size. Key...

Kansas Jayhawks secure a major boost with Keanu Dawes committing from Utah—how will his elite rebounding and playmaking reshape KU’s transfer portal strategy? Derek Johnson breaks down Dawes’ fit alongside key returners like Taylen Kinney while exploring lineup options and the possibility of “Moneyball” moves at the center, wing, or guard spots. The episode spotlights portal targets Leroy Blyden a...

Big 12 football faces fan backlash as Texas Tech gets two Saturday games stripped, with a marquee matchup against Houston moved to Friday night. The Big 12 Squad debates the impact of weeknight games on local attendance, high school football culture, and the conference’s national exposure. Does this scheduling decision actually give Houston a major advantage, and why isn’t the Big 12 showcasing it...

Kansas Jayhawks get first 2026 transfer portal commitment with Keanu Dawes, a power forward from Utah who is a rebounding and double-double machine. Breaking down the importance of the addition for Bill Self and KU. Derek Johnson provides a scouting report on Dawes' strengths, favorite stats and trends, as well as a big question for the addition. The episode discusses the importance of making the...

Kansas Jayhawks weigh the risk and reward of adding Utah transfer Terrence Brown, a lightning-quick guard who averaged nearly 20 points per game in Big 12 play. Is Brown’s high-usage, downhill attacking style the missing piece—or could questions about his efficiency and defensive fit under Bill Self hold KU back? Derek Johnson provides a scouting report on Brown’s strengths—speed, transition scori...

Kansas Jayhawks basketball faces mounting transfer portal worries as top targets keep slipping away. Can Bill Self’s staff salvage the offseason after missing out on key players like Sananda Fru, Aiden Sherrell, Kameron Taylor, Isaiah Johnson and multiple high-profile guards? Derek Johnson raises serious questions about KU’s recruiting strategy, NIL offers, and the urgency for a dedicated GM to na...

Transfer Portal player deep dive into Keanu Dawes, a former Utah Ute and Rice Owls forward/center who was a double-double machine in the Big 12. With Dawes visiting Bill Self in Lawrence, can KU close the deal and get on the board in the 2026 transfer portal offseason? Examining Dawes game, his scouting report strengths and weaknesses led by his penchant for rebounding and strong, physical above t...

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are still looking for their first transfer addition of the 2026 offseason. Following visits by DeSean Goode and Terrence Hill Jr., where do things stand for KU? What about incoming visitors Anton Bonke and Keanu Dawes? Can Self and staff close the deal and get Kansas on the board in the portal? Plus, breaking down where some other transfer targets, Wes Enis, Devin...

Kansas Jayhawks eye big-time transfer as Moustapha Chiam is a prime candidate for Bill Self’s center spot. Could Chaim's elite rim protection and rebounding reshape KU’s defensive identity and solve last season’s rebounding woes? Derek Johnson breaks down Chaim’s fit at Kansas, emphasizing his 7-foot-2 size, 7-foot-6 wingspan, and game-changing shot-blocking, as well as his improved scoring agains...

Kansas Jayhawks battle for top transfer talent as portal drama heats up. Can Bill Self land both DeSean Goode and Terence Hill Jr. to jumpstart KU's rebuild and silence growing fan anxiety? Derek Johnson breaks down Goode's dominant numbers from Robert Morris and Hill's electrifying guard play—are these future stars for Kansas basketball? The discussion covers Anton Bonke's looming visit, Alex Wil...

Kansas Jayhawks pursue Charlotte center with Anton Bonke in the transfer portal. With Flory Bidunga off to Louisville, can Bonke’s rebounding prowess and surprising mobility fill the void for KU basketball’s interior presence? Locked On Jayhawks breaks down Anton Bonke's intriguing profile, from his 7-foot-2 frame and elite rebounding stats at Charlotte to his raw but rapidly improving skill set....

Kansas Jayhawks face portal setbacks as Flory Bidunga commits to Louisville and Tyran Stokes eyes Kentucky, raising questions about KU’s offseason strategy. With key transfer targets slipping away, is Bill Self ready to pivot and seize hidden value in a hotly contested portal market? Speaker A breaks down the shifting recruiting landscape and potential impact additions like Terrence Hill and Desea...

Kansas Jayhawks zero in on Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year, Terrence Hill Jr., as transfer portal buzz heats up. Could this dynamic scorer be the missing piece in Bill Self’s backcourt? Hill’s elite shooting percentages, explosive NCAA tournament performance—including a 34-point outing against North Carolina—and advanced metrics make his upcoming KU visit one to watch. Host Derek Johnson breaks...

Kansas Jayhawks weigh a potential backcourt boost as veteran guard Dedan Thomas Jr. emerges as a top transfer candidate. With Bill Self on the hunt for playmaking and experience, Thomas’s elite assist rate, lightning-quick first step, and proven pick-and-roll skills could provide the dynamic table-setter KU needs. But with questions about his size, defense, and recent injury history, is he the rig...

Kansas Jayhawks target former Kansas State Wildcat Dai Dai Ames in a surprising transfer portal twist—can Bill Self’s squad land the scoring guard they need to boost their backcourt? Tennessee may lead the race, but KU's interest signals major shakeups for Big 12 rivals eyeing elite guard play. Derek Johnson breaks down Ames’ shooting prowess, efficiency splits, and potential fit alongside Taylen...

Kansas Jayhawks face uncertainty as transfer portal moves slow—will Bill Self adapt to a rapidly evolving roster? Samis Calderon enters the portal, while returnees like Paul Mbiya and Kohl Rosario remain question marks, leaving the team’s depth chart in flux. Derek Johnson breaks down KU’s struggle to attract top transfer options, including missing out on JP Estrella to Michigan. The episode featu...