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Bill Self previews Kansas roster, highlights Tyran Stokes' potential

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:16 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Bill Self previews Kansas roster, highlights Tyran Stokes' potential
Summary

Kansas head coach Bill Self discusses the upcoming 2026-27 season, emphasizing high expectations for five-star recruit Tyran Stokes. Self reflects on the challenges faced with Darryn Peterson's injury last season and expresses optimism that Stokes will not have a similar experience. Kansas is adjusting to losing key players from last season, including Flory Bidunga and Bryson Tiller. The team is looking forward to new additions, including transfers Keanu Dawes and Leroy Blyden Jr. as they prepare for competition in the Big 12.

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  • •Self prepares for his 24th season at Kansas amid past health concerns.
  • •Tyran Stokes is regarded as a top prospect for the 2027 NBA Draft.
  • •Kansas lost top players Flory Bidunga to Louisville and Bryson Tiller to Missouri.
  • •Keanu Dawes and Leroy Blyden Jr. are expected to play key roles in the upcoming season.
  • •Self anticipates challenges but sees potential in his new roster.
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  • 3:16 PMCBS Sports — Kansas' Bill Self dishes on 2026-27 Jayhawks roster, compares Tyran Stokes to Carmelo Anthony
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Bill Self discusses lessons learned from the Darryn Peterson experience while previewing the sky-high expectations for Tyran Stokes at Kansas

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