Conference realignment is a hot topic in college sports right now. Where do the Kansas Jayhawks stand, and could they leave the Big 12 once its media deal expires?
The Kansas Jayhawks were founding members of the original Big Six back in 1928. One of the most prestigious basketball schools in history, KU has spent nearly a century in what the longtime conference has become.
It’s hard to disassociate Kansas University from the Big 12. Bill Self’s Jayhawks had captured 14 consecutive regular season titles at one point. Big 12 basketball runs through Lawrence, and so does practically the entire history of Kansas basketball.