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Javon Bardwell decommits from Kansas, reclassifies to 2026

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:05 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Javon Bardwell decommits from Kansas, reclassifies to 2026
Summary

Javon Bardwell, a top-20 recruit in the 2027 class, has decommitted from Kansas and will now reclassify to the 2026 class. Bardwell announced the decision after feedback from his performance at Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy. He thanked the Kansas coaching staff for their support and confirmed that he is reopening his recruitment. Bardwell, a 6-foot-6 forward from Harlem, New York, was previously committed to Kansas since October 2025 and chose the Jayhawks over several other programs. His move to the 2026 class will prompt a reevaluation of his recruiting rankings by Rivals.

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  • •Javon Bardwell is ranked No. 18 in the 2027 class.
  • •He averaged 20.7 points per game this summer.
  • •Bardwell committed to Kansas in October 2025.
  • •He plans to reopen his recruitment process.
Latest Updates
  • 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Javon Bardwell announces he’s de-committing from Kansas basketball
  • 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Top-20 overall recruit Javon Bardwell decommits from Kansas, reclassifies to 2026
What they're saying
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Javon Bardwell, a top-20 overall recruit in the 2027 class, has decommitted from Kansas and will be reclassifying into the 2026 class, he told Rivals.

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Kansas basketball no longer has Javon Bardwell as a commit in the class of 2027. He announced on Instagram that he is de-committing from the program.

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