The Kansas Jayhawks had a disappointing season after starting the year as the No. 1 ranked team in a majority of preseason polls. The Jayhawks made it to the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket, but were ousted in the first round by the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Who should Kansas basketball be looking for in the transfer portal? Staff writer James Madden gives his favorite picks from across the country to don Crimson and Blue next year.

LAWRENCE, Kan. – There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Kansas Jayhawks after five players entered the transfer portal. This comes following a season that fell far below expectations after the Jayhawks were the preseason No. 1. They finished 11-9 in Big 12 play and lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Arkansas.