For the last two seasons, the Kansas Jayhawks have been just ... there. Not a team vying for a national championship, not even one of the 15 best teams in the sport. Just another team that drifted into the background — and was a letdown. For most schools, this would be understandable. Not in Lawrence. Enter Darryn Peterson and a crew of freshmen and transfer portal talent to revive the standard at Phog Allen. How will the Jayhawks fare this season? Norlander brings on C.J. Moore of The Athletic to get a deeper look at KU, including the latest on Bill Self's health.

02:52 - Status update on Bill Self

10:16 - Kansas won't start out 2025-2026 as a top-10 team (and that's a good thing)

36:21 - Regular Season Win Predictions!

44:54 - Will the Big 12 be better, worse, or the same this season?

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