Jack Ankony

Joined: Apr 18, 2022

Jack Ankony has covered college football, college basketball and Major League Baseball since joining "On SI" in 2022. He graduated from Indiana University's Media School with a degree in journalism.

Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self against the Kansas State Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self against the St. John's Red Storm during the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena.

Cal Baptist coach Rick Croy speaks at a press conference before playing Kansas in the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena.

Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) dribbles up the court against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Sunflower Showdown at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) talks with teammates during a timeout against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center.

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With a high-scoring guard in Dominique Daniels Jr. and a strong group of rebounders, could No. 13 seed Cal Baptist stun No. 4 seed Kansas in the NCAA Tournament?

Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self cuts down the nets after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2022 national championship at Caesars Superdome.

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Here's a year-by-year look at Self's March Madness resume entering the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena.

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The NCAA Tournament East Region is loaded with future Hall of Fame coaches and big-name brands.

California Baptist Lancers guard Dominique Daniels Jr. (1) dribbles against the Utah Utes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

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Here's a full breakdown of California Baptist, Kansas' Round of 64 opponent in the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena.

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Peterson missed games due to injuries and illness earlier this season, but all that matters now is that he's at full strength for the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments.

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The Big 12 has decided to remove the LED glass floor and install a hardwood court for the remainder of the conference tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self smiles during the Sunflower Showdown against Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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Oddsmakers like the Jayhawks to defeat the Horned Frogs and advance to the Big 12 Tournament semifinals.

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The Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City will feature an LED video sports floor, which players and coaches say has different traction than normal.

Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) dribbles against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center.

Council was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year on Monday.

Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) shoots a free throw against the BYU Cougars at Allen Fieldhouse.

Bidunga had a breakout sophomore season with the Jayhawks.

Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self against Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The Jayhawks could use a strong showing in the Big 12 Tournament to improve their seeding in the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) and Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) fight for a rebound at Allen Fieldhouse.

The point spread favors Arizona in Saturday's matchup despite Kansas winning the first game.