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The Jayhawker Talker is a Kansas Jayhawks sports podcast as part of the Heartland College Sports podcast network. The show will cover the biggest stories in the week for Kansas athletics.
Football season is here! Mark Van Sickle predicts every KU game plus an update on Bill Self's health and a new assistant basketball coaching hire!
Kansas basketball adds two new freshmen to go along with a bunch of new faces in the program for the 2025-2026 season plus NO former Jayhawks get their name called on NBA Draft night.
Kansas baseball season comes to a close, basketball unveils dates for challenging non-conference schedule as Mark Van Sickle brings you the latest in the Jayhawker Talker!
Jacque Vaughn Returns to Kansas basketball, Jayhawk baseball is rolling into the postseason and Mark Van Sickle has you covered with the Jayhawker Talker!
Flory Bidunga is BACK at Kansas plus two more players added through the portal. Mark Van Sickle has the full breakdown of what it means moving forward for Bill Self and KU.
The Kansas Jayhawks are getting crushed by the transfer portal. How concerned should KU fans be?
After Kansas basketball's season came to an end in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Mark Van Sickle discusses where the program goes from here under Bill Self.
The Kansas Jayhawks are getting set for March Madness as a No. 7 seed in the West Region. How far can KU take this season? Mark Van Sickle discusses that and more!
The Kansas Jayhawks are back in Kansas City getting set for the Big 12 Tournament. Can this team put together a run before March Madness begins?
The Jayhawks disappointed again with back-to-back losses to ranked opponents, but have a chance to redeem themselves on Senior Day against Arizona ahead of the Big 12 Tournament!
After an awful loss to BYU, Mark Van Sickle dives into what exactly is going wrong for the Jayhawks and how Bill Self can fix things moving forward.
This week, Mark Van Sickle looks back on a roller coaster few days of Kansas basketball, with a Big Monday win, but now the focus turns to Kansas State this weekend.
Kansas hoops back on track after tough start to conference play with the loss to WVU. Mark Van Sickle updates you on the basketball scene from Lawrence!
This week, Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas basketball beating Duke and Football going for bowl eligibility against Baylor!
Kansas basketball starts 3-0 in record setting fashion and Kansas football can upset their way to a bowl game down the home stretch of the season! Here's Mark Van Sickle with the latest from Lawrence.
Mark Van Sickle catches you up on Kansas Jayhawks athletics, as the basketball team is the preseason No. 1 in the country, while football comes off a solid win, gets ready for Kansas State and hopes to play spoiler in the Big 12!
Kansas is off to a 1-2 start for the 2024 college football season, but now Big 12 play begins. Mark Van Sickle reacts to the slow start and what's to come in the Big 12 season for the Jayhawks.
This week, it's the Kansas Jayhawks football schedule prediction and breakdown with Mark Van Sickle for the 2024 college football season.
Here are the top takeaways from the Kansas Jayhawks trip to Las Vegas for Big 12 Football Media Days this week!
Bill Self lands another transfer in wake of Elmarko Jackson injury, KU Football has highest odds of any Big 12 team to make the College Football Playoff.
This week, Mark Van Sickle talks about Elmarko Jackson being OUT for 2024-2025 season with an injury. Plus, KU Football is the highest-ranked Big 12 team in ESPN's FPI Top 25.
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Johnny Furphy staying in the NBA Draft, while athletic director Travis Goff signs an extension with the Jayhawks!
A former KU basketball player running for Congress, plus Mark Van Sickle looks at a way-too-early Big 12 hoops ranking that has KU #1, and KU football is a dark horse to win the Big 12!
KU Hoops lands in-state walk-on commitment, plus Mark Van Sickle dives into football looking to its high-powered offense to lead the way this fall.
Riley Kugel is NOT coming to KU, plus Bill Self comments on Johnny Furphy's future, and the Jayhawks add offensive and defensive line reinforcements in the college football transfer portal.
Hunter Dickinson announces his return, meantime, Mark Van Sickle also talks about a former Jayhawks making news, and Taylor Swift is a KU fan!
KU continues to hit the transfer portal in basketball, and Mark Van Sickle discusses Cobee Bryant staying at KU, despite rumors!
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Johnny Furphy declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft, what it could mean for KU next season, depending on if he returns, while Hunter Dickinson is recruiting on social media.
Kansas is setting itself up to win next year's college basketball national championship and Mark Van Sickle also discusses KU football's Spring Showcase on Friday!
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses South Dakota State transfer Zeke Mayo homecoming in Lawrence and Hunter Dickinson coming back for another season?
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas missing the Sweet 16, and why it's time for Bill Self and the Jayhawks to hit the transfer portal.
The Kansas Jayhawks hang on to beat Samford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Mark Van Sickle reacts to the game and looks ahead to the Second Round!
Bill Self announces Kevin McCullar Jr is OUT for the rest of the season, Hunter Dickinson WILL play. What now for the Jayhawks?
KU lands as a 4 Seed in the Midwest bracket and will take on Samford in Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament! Mark Van Sickle discusses KU's potential path to a Final Four and more!
The Kansas Jayhawks will be without Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar this week for the Big 12 Tournament, but Mark Van Sickle explains what that means for the NCAA Tournament starting next week!
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses the Jayhawks win in the Sunflower Showdown on Senior Night, plus he looks ahead to big matchup with Houston, and some football news!
The Jayhawks were STUNNED at home against BYU on Tuesday night. Mark Van Sickle reacts to what the game means, and what's to come with a road game at Baylor this weekend and the Sunflower Showdown Part 2 coming up on Tuesday.
The Kansas Jayhawks finally won a road game for the first time in a month. With March Madness coming up fast, KU has its bye week before Texas on Saturday. What needs to change the last couple weeks of the regular season?
The Kansas Jayhawks continue their up and down season with a win over Baylor, but loss to Texas Tech. How KU basketball can look to the Kansas City Chiefs for advice on just making it to the big dance, no matter how ugly it gets in the regular season, and then turning it on.
The Kansas Jayhawks had an up-and-down few days by beating Houston and losing to Kansas State on Monday. Where does the team stand? Plus, Mark Van Sickle takes your questions!
Due to construction, the Kansas Jayhawks find two new homes for football games this fall. Plus, Mark Van Sickle dives into the tough February schedule ahead for KU hoops with #4 Houston coming to Lawrence on Saturday and a Sunflower Showdown in Manhattan, Kansas on Big Monday.
The Kansas Jayhawks picked up a hard-fought home win over Cincinnati on Big Monday. Mark Van Sickle dives into the game on Monday and KU looks forward to Iowa State this Saturday.
Lance Leipold is STAYING at KU. Mark Van Sickle discusses a dicey couple of days for the program. Also, basketball gets back on track with wins over Oklahoma and Oklahoma State while looking ahead to games at West Virginia and home for Big Monday against Cincinnati.
Kansas loses to UCF in the Jayhawks' Big 12 road opener. Mark Van Sickle reacts to the lost and gets you set for KU's match up with Oklahoma coming up on Saturday.
In a busy week of Kansas sports news, Cobee Bryant announces his return to the football program in 2024, while Mark Van Sickle also talks about KU hoops getting ready for Big 12 Conference play, hosting TCU this Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse!
Kansas' football season wrapped up with a thrilling bowl win over UNLV and Mark Van Sickle breaks down the game and what it means for the future of the program.
In this week's episode, it's the Guaranteed Rate Bowl preview as the Kansas Jayhawks get set to take on the UNLV Rebels next week.
Kansas hoops beats Mizzou and now looks ahead to Indiana. Plus, Mark Van Sickle discusses how KU football adds a good tight end in the transfer portal as the team looks ahead to playing in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
KU lands in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs UNLV, plus Mark Van Sickle talks about basketball jumping to #2 after a win over UCONN, with a rivalry game against Mizzou on the horizon!
The Kansas Jayhawks football regular season ended, while the basketball season ramps up with a home game vs. UConn on Friday night! Mark Van Sickle prepares you for everything around the game.
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas basketball rolling at the Maui Tournament, plus Kansas football looks to end the regular season on a high note against Cincinnati.
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle recaps Kansas basketball getting a win over Kentucky on Tuesday night, while the football program gets ready for Kansas State this weekend!
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle dives into Kansas football as the Jayhawks continue their winning ways, plus Kansas basketball opens with BIG home win!
The Kansas Jayhawks get a generational win over the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, with Iowa State on deck this weekend. Plus, Mark Van Sickle gets you hyped for the KU basketball season starting next week!
FOX's Big Noon Saturday will be in Lawrence this weekend for Kansas vs. Oklahoma and Mark Van Sickle gets you set for the match up! Also, Kansas and Illinois set for a basketball exhibition, while Hunter Dickinson is named AP Preseason All-American!
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle dives into Kansas Basketball being No. 1 in the Preseason AP Poll, plus, the football team goes back to the drawing board during the bye week.
It's a busy week for the Kansas Jayhawks as Mark Van Sickle dives into Kansas basketball getting a slap on the wrist for infractions case. Plus, KU football is ready to become bowl eligible at Oklahoma State this weekend.
This week's show with Mark Van Sickle discusses the latest on the Jalon Daniels injury, looking ahead to KU hosting UCF, plus some not-so-good basketball news and Late Night coming up on Friday!
Kansas gets a big win to start conference play, but now all eyes turn to the Texas Longhorns as Mark Van Sickle gets you prepared for the game as the Jayhawks look to pull off the upset!
The Kansas Jayhawks sneak out of Nevada with a win, while BYU comes to Lawrence to kickoff Big 12 play. Mark Van Sickle also dives into how and why Artereo Morris has been suspended from the basketball program and what it means.
Kansas gets a big win over Illinois in Jalon Daniels' return, while Mark Van Sickle looks towards Nevada this weekend. Plus, KU will host No. 1 2024 Recruit Cooper Flagg for Late Night!
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle dives into the Kansas Jayhawks beating Missouri State without Jalon Daniels, and then looks ahead to Jalon Daniels returning this week against Illinois in prime time on Friday!
In this week's episode, Mark Van Sickle gets you set with a Jayhawks football preview, plus three Top 25 basketball recruits are coming to Lawrence for a visit this weekend!
The Kansas Jayhawks football season is one week away, so join Mark Van Sickle for this full breakdown and predictions for the KU football schedule! Plus, Bill Self talks to the media.
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas landing a top 2024 basketball recruit, plus the new KU Gateway Project renderings get released, and innovative NIL certification program is coming to campus.
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle dives into KU signing Australian hooper Johnny Furphy, plus a breakdown on the basketball team's Puerto Rico trip and an update on the football Gateway Project.
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas football training camp getting underway, an update on the bomb threat, and KU travels to Puerto Rico!
In this week's episode, Mark Van Sickle dives into the bomb threats at the KU football facility, plus KU/UNC home-and-home series announced and KU catches a break in Maui Invitational bracket.
The hype and excitement is continuing to build for the Kansas Jayhawks football season, while Hunter Dickinson LOVES Lawrence, and Mark Van Sickle explains why fans shouldn't be worried about losing freshman Marcus Adams Jr.
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle gives a full recap from Big 12 Football Media Days where Jalon Daniels is the Big 12 preseason offensive player of the year. Plus, some national media love for the Jayhawks and more high-profile recruits commit!
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses the top five stories to follow for the Kansas Jayhawks heading into Big 12 football media days next week.
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses how Kansas basketball did in the NBA Draft and the fits for Gradey Dick and Jalen Wilson. Plus, Kansas football recruiting heats up for the Class of 2024.
In this week's episode, Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas vs Wichita State being announced, Zach Clemence returns to the Jayhawks, plus the freshmen stepping up during latest scrimmage, and KU football has a Top 35 recruiting class for 2024!
In this week's episode, Mark Van Sickle discusses Christian Braun winning an NBA Title one year after his Championship at KU. Plus, Hunter Dickinson and other new Jayhawks shine at Bill Self basketball camp, and a KU/Wichita State in-state rivalry game could renew as soon as this December!
In this week's episode, Mark Van Sickle talks about Bill Self discussing KU's depth, plus, the official non-conference schedule updated, and one of the best offseason stories could be unfolding with the announcement of a new walk-on!
In this week's episode, Mark Van Sickle discusses Bill Self comparing Hunter Dickinson to Joel Embiid, plus Kansas football getting a head start on the 2024 recruiting class!
Kevin McCullar Jr. announces his return to Kansas, plus Mark Van Sickle discusses how the transfer portal and incoming freshman could shape next season for KU. Also, former Jayhawk Christian Braun could join elite company with a win in the NBA Finals.
It was a tough week for KU hoops as Mark Van Sickles talks about Kansas loses Udeh to the transfer portal, while Mgbako picks Indiana, plus a new Braun on campus. In football news, a local QB prospect picks the Jayhawks and a SEC pass rusher transfers to KU!
In this week's show, the Kansas Jayhawks land coveted transfer Hunter Dickinson, plus Mark Van Sickle talks more about transfer portal news, a 2024 recruit visit, and KU #1 in one outlet's latest way-too-early preseason rankings!
KU hoops adds 2022's No. 1 point guard recruit in the transfer portal, while options remain open for other transfer portal additions. Plus, Mark Van Sickle discusses how and why KU football continues to look ahead at a bright future.
In what is now the 50th Episode of the Jayhawker Talker Podcast, Mark Van Sickle discusses basketball transfer portal announcements on the way, Jalon Daniels' star power, and two former Jayhawk football players hoping to be drafted this weekend at the NFL Draft in Kansas City!
In this week's episode, Mark Van Sickle discusses Bill Self and transfer portal rumors, plus younger players ready for leadership roles, and what's happening in the football transfer portal. Also, Kansas Relays celebrates its 100th anniversary!
In this week's episode, Mark Van Sickle discusses Bill Self's press conference to recap the season and talk about his future, what's happening in the transfer portal, Kevin McCullar Jr potentially coming back, and incoming freshman Marcus Adams Jr does a Q &A on Twitter.
The Kansas women's basketball team wins the WNIT Championship! Plus, Mark Van Sickle discusses KU men's hoops losing MJ Rice to transfer portal and Gradey Dick to NBA Draft, while the football spring showcase is this Friday and baseball gets its first Big 12 sweep since 2019!
The Lady Jayhawks make the WNIT Fab Four, Bill Self will have another big retooling job ahead with four players transferring, and spring football is right around the corner! Join Mark Van Sickle for this week's Jayhawker Talker podcast!
The Kansas Jayhawks 2022-23 basketball season came to an end in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Mark Van Sickle looks back on the season that was, but also notes there's plenty to get excited about in the off-season!
The Kansas Jayhawks are a No. 1 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, despite coming up short in the Big 12 Tournament Championship Game. Mark Van Sickle discusses everything around the games and Bill Self's health in this week's show!
All of KU's season goals are still ahead of them going into the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City this week with the NCAA tournament right around the corner. Join Mark Van Sickle as he gets you ready for a huge week of Jayhawks basketball!
KU clinches another Big 12 regular season title with a win on Senior Night! Mark Van Sickle discusses Tuesday night's win, plus the big game vs. Texas coming up on Saturday, how KU can land the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and is Bill Self the greatest regular season college basketball coach of all time?
Kansas has a big comeback win over Baylor, gets revenge on Big Monday vs TCU as their winning streak jumps to five games. Mark Van Sickle is fired up as the Jayhawks are a projected No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament!
Kansas is on a three-game winning streak with College Gameday coming to town this Saturday. Mark Van Sickle talks about how KU has turned things around and gets set for the Jayhawks hosting Baylor in a battle of Top 10 teams!
Kansas gets BIG WIN on BIG MONDAY against Texas Longhorns, plus Mark Van Sickle talks about Bill Self's Hall of Fame resume continues to grow, and the Big 12 is looking to make history when it comes to March Madness!
Kansas bounces back from three-game losing streak with wins over Kentucky and Kansas State, and now games at Iowa State and home against Texas are on the horizon. Plus, Mark Van Sickle discusses the release of the Kansas football schedule, which came out on Tuesday!
Kansas slips into a three-game losing streak after falling to Baylor on Big Monday, meantime, Mark Van Sickle also looks ahead to the Big 12/SEC Challenge in a battle of the blue bloods against Kentucky before another tough stretch against three Top 15 Big 12 teams.
The 125th anniversary of basketball at Kansas brings KU a home win vs Iowa State, plus, Mark Van Sickle discusses a tough Sunflower Showdown loss to K-State. Also, KU football is adding defensive players in the transfer portal!
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The Kansas Jayhawks are off to a great 4-0 start in Big 12 Conference play, but Mark Van Sickle talks about how the great start doesn't get any easier with Iowa State and Kansas State on the horizon the next two games!
A 32 year streak continues for the Jayhawks, Kansas starts 2-0 in Big 12 Conference play with a road test coming up this weekend against Oklahoma, and Mark Van Sickle also discusses Jalon Daniels inking a NIL deal with Adidas!
It was a WILD Liberty Bowl for the Kansas Jayhawks football team in Memphis on Wednesday, plus Mark Van Sickle discusses conference play starting for KU hoops and one of college basketball's longest current streaks is on the line in Lawrence this Saturday against Oklahoma State!
This week on the Jayhawker Talker, Mark Van Sickle brings you his Liberty Bowl Preview between Kansas and Arkansas. Meantime for Kansas hoops, Dick dominates in win over Indiana, and KU takes on Harvard in Lawrence this week.
The Kansas Jayhawks dominate Mizzou, while blue blood program Indiana comes to Lawrence on Saturday. Also, join Mark Van Sickle as he gets pumped up because Jayhawks fans sold out KU's allotted tickets to the Liberty Bowl! Let's go!
It's a busy week for the Jayhawks, as Kansas football gets an official invite to the Liberty Bowl, Mizzou hides to avoid rivalry matchup in bowl game, while Arkansas is an early favorite against KU. Plus, Mark Van Sickle discusses KU Hoops dominating Seton Hall in Big 12/Big East Battle, and KU/Mizzou rivalry back on the court this Saturday!
The Kansas Jayhawks came up short in the Sunflower Showdown last weekend, but could we get a potential Border War Kansas vs. Missouri bowl game? Mark Van Sickle discusses that, plus Kansas basketball's weekend at the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament!
Kansas basketball starts the season 4-0, Bill Self returns to the bench for Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament over Thanksgiving, while Mark Van Sickle also discusses Kansas football getting destroyed by Texas, but can play spoiler to Kansas State's Big 12 championship hopes in the Sunflower Showdown this weekend!
It is a busy week for Kansas athletics. On the hardwood, the Jayhawks beat the Duke Blue Devils 69-64 on Tuesday night to move to 3-0. Meantime, Mark Van Sickle also gets you prepared for Kansas football's big game against Texas this weekend.
The Kansas Football team is going bowling for the first time since 2008, and is still in the Big 12 Championship hunt, plus, join Mark Van Sickle as he discusses the KU basketball season tipping off with a couple of home games this week including an impressive win in their opener behind freshman Gradey Dick's massive performance.
Join Mark Van Sickle for this bonus podcast after the breaking news that the University of Kansas has suspended head basketball coach Bill Self and assistant basketball coach Kurtis Townsend for the first four games of the season.
Kansas Football's bye week comes at a perfect time as the Jayhawks now prepare for Oklahoma State on Saturday. Plus, join Mark Van Sickle as he discusses the Jayhawks land an impressive transfer and the Big 12 Conference gets a new TV deal!
Kansas Football's losing streak hits 3 games, while Kansas Basketball has a "surprise" scrimmage over the weekend against Illinois. Join Mark Van Sickle as he also discusses whether or not there can be room for KU football and basketball through December?
The Kansas Jayhawks fell to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday and now they turn their attention to a Baylor team coming off a loss as well. What's this game look like for KU? Join Mark Van Sickle as he discusses the football side, plus Late Night at the Phog as KU hoops comes in ranked in the Top 5 to start the college basketball season.
Kansas takes their first loss of the season but stays in the Top 20 of the AP Poll. Join Mark Van Sickle as he discusses the game, what's next with Oklahoma on deck, and Late Night is happening with KU basketball on Friday!
Kansas moves to 5-0 on the season after a close win over Iowa State, the Jayhawks are ranked for the first time since 2009 and ESPN's College GameDay is coming to Lawrence. Join Mark Van Sickle as he talks about last week's win and gets you ready for TCU this week!
Kansas defeats Duke to stay undefeated, Iowa State is coming to town and the Jayhawks are a home underdog, plus join Mark Van Sickle as he discusses KU basketball's "Late Night at the Phog" event is happening October 14th and they just announced a BIG celebrity guest appearance!
Kansas upsets Houston on the road, KU receives votes in the AP Poll, Jalon Daniels is Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week and Duke is coming to town with a 4-0 record on the line for both teams. Join Mark Van Sickle for a loaded show as KU fans get set to #PackTheBooth!
Kansas gets a big upset win on the road at West Virginia, Cobee Bryant named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week while quarterback Jalon Daniels was added to the Davey O'Brien Award watch list. Join Mark Van Sickle to recap a huge week for Kansas football, plus does Houston have a problem now that the red hot Jayhawks are coming to town?
The Kansas Jayhawks kicked off the season with a big win over Tennessee Tech. Join Mark Van Sickle as he discusses the game, along with whether or not they pull off the upset against West Virginia in Week 2!
The Kansas Jayhawks get set to kick off the 2022 football season this week against Tennessee Tech. Join Mark Van Sickle to preview the game and discuss whether or not new faces will step up after some suspensions last week.
Kansas football adds an offensive lineman from Louisville through transfer portal, while the offensive and defensive line have friendly competition. Also, join Mark Van Sickle as he discusses KU basketball adding a familiar name as recruiting coordinator, Late Night date announced, and more!
The Kansas Jayhawks landed a solid quarterback commitment, plus join Mark Van Sickle as he discusses the 2022 depth chart taking shape ahead of the season opener coming up right around the corner!
Can the Kansas Jayhawks go bowling in Year 2 under Lance Leipold?! Mark Van Sickle goes game-by-game for the Kansas football program ahead of the 2022 season and speculates how KU might be set to surprise many teams this fall.
Kansas basketball lands Top-25 recruit for 2023 class, meantime Kansas football gets 2023 defensive lineman commitment. Plus, join Mark Van Sickle as he also dives into football training camp getting underway and tackles over/unders for the KU football team's 2022 season!
This week, Bill Self and Kurtis Townsend are sent off the recruiting trail, meantime, Mark Van Sickle discusses the Kansas Jayhawks getting THREE of the Top 10 non-conference basketball games to watch this season.
Also, freshman basketball players get official jersey numbers, Ochai Agbaji wins Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year, and KU Football's Kenny Logan wants to lead the nation in interceptions.
This week, Mark Van Sickle dives into your weekly conference realignment update, plus a deep dive into the last 15 year of Kansas Jayhawks football: how KU went from mountain top to ocean floor, and how the Jayhawks can start climbing the mountain again.
Big 12 Media Days took place this week in Texas. Join Mark Van Sickle as new Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark spoke, plus Kansas Head Football Coach Lance Leipold gives some amazing quotes that leads to a cautiously optimistic outlook on the Jayhawks football season.
This week, it's all about how the conference realignment discussion is back in the fore front of college athletics. Join Mark Van Sickle as he also dives into what is new Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's role in all of this? Also, here's how Big 12 expansion could help the Kansas Jayhawks athletic programs long-term.
Roy Williams will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, plus Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas Basketball non-conference schedule breakdown, and the Big 12 has a new commissioner.
Join Mark Van Sickle as he discusses the Kansas Jayhawks hiring a new baseball coach, while KU Athletics partners with a new NIL firm. Plus the upcoming NBA Draft featuring Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun, also former Jayhawk Andrew Wiggins wins an NBA title with Golden State Warriors!
Tune in as Mark Van Sickle dives into Bill Self's press conference this week and why the star freshmen could be starting for the Kansas Jayhawks in Game 1 of the season. Also, Andrew Wiggins goes off in the NBA Finals, and he ranks the Top 10 All-Time former Jayhawks in the NBA from Mario Chalmers to Wilt Chamberlain.
Join Mark Van Sickle as he discusses the Kansas Baseball coaching search heating up, Sheron Collins taking head coaching job at Lawrence Free State, Rock Chalk Roundball Classic bringing back tons of former Jayhawks greats, freshmen basketball players move in, and the Big 12 Basketball Tournament is staying in Kansas City.
The Kansas Jayhawks basketball program got some great news this week with Jalen Wilson coming back and Kevin McCullar returns to college and decides to transfer from Texas Tech to KU. What does the roster outlook look like for the Jayhawks for next season?!
As we await some key decisions for Kansas Jayhawks players like Christian Braun and Jalen Wilson, there is an exciting new crop of players who are coming to play for Bill Self. Join Mark Van Sickle as he recaps the 2021-22 National Championship season, while then discussing the biggest storylines to watch in the next few weeks!
Join Mark Van Sickle as he launches the inaugural episode of the Jayhawker Talker, getting you set for the show's coverage of everything happening with Kansas Jayhawks athletics.