How much does Kansas need a reboot?
That’s the question heading into the 2025-26 season after the No. 7 Jayhawks were bounced from the NCAA tournament in the first round by No. 10 Arkansas on Thursday. Despite a late second-half surge by KU, the Razorbacks held the Jayhawks at bay for a 79-72 win. Arkansas’ victory snapped a 17-year streak of first-round NCAA tournament wins for Kansas dating back to the 2006 season.
In that span, Kansas has won two national titles and been to four Final Fours. Bill Self has established himself as a Hall of Fame coach as his team had 10 No.