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Decision Ahead: Kansas Awaits Taylen Kinney’s Choice | Will Bill Self Land the 2026 5-Star Guard?
Episode 1055
Will Taylen Kinney, the top-rated point guard in the class of 2026, commit to the Kansas Jayhawks? The basketball world awaits his Sunday announcement as KU emerges as a strong contender alongside Arkansas and Louisville.
Host Derek Johnson breaks down Kinney's impressive skillset and potential impact on the Jayhawks' future roster. The discussion explores how this five-star recruit could reshape KU's 2026-2027 lineup and what his commitment might signal about Bill Self's coaching plans. Johnson also examines the growing connection between Kansas and Overtime Elite, with three current Jayhawks hailing from the program.
Tune in for an in-depth analysis of KU's recruiting strategy and how landing Kinney could solidify their pipeline of NBA-level talent. Will this be a game-changing moment for Kansas basketball?
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