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LAWRENCE — For the third straight year, Kansas basketball saw two of its players selected in the NBA Draft.
This year, Johnny Furphy and Kevin McCullar Jr. were both selected in the second round. In 2023, Gradey Dick went in the first round and Jalen Wilson was chosen in the second round. Two years ago prior, in 2022, Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun were both picked in the first round.
Will the Jayhawks be able to enjoy a similar draft experience in 2025? Time will tell. But there certainly is a lot of talent on KU’s roster for the upcoming season, and that means the potential is there.
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Here are five names to think about when it comes to Kansas and the 2025 NBA draft:
AJ Storr
AJ Storr is going to be a junior guard for Kansas, after spending one season each at St. John’s and Wisconsin, and has tested the NBA draft process before. He was one of the best freshmen in the Big East Conference and one of the best players in the Big Ten Conference. He has size and can score, not to mention international experience with the Bahamian national team. If he can improve as a defender and rebounder, he will be in an advantageous situation.
Hunter Dickinson
Hunter Dickinson has returned to Kansas for his super-senior season, and the veteran center is doing so with the chance to become an All-American for the third time in his career. His first season at Kansas came after he started his time in college at Michigan. With the Jayhawks, he averaged a double-double and more than a block per game. Standing at 7-foot-2, he could be an intriguing prospect if he can develop more as a shot-blocker and be more of a threat shooting threes.
Dajuan Harris Jr.
Dajuan Harris Jr. has established himself as one of the best point guards in college basketball and helped Kansas win one national championship. He was a redshirt senior last season, and the veteran is back for one more year with the Jayhawks. As long as he remains aggressive offensively, and takes enough treys to make sure defenses have to respect his ability to make them, his abilities as a passer and defender could earn him a chance with a NBA organization.
KJ Adams Jr.
KJ Adams Jr. was on that national championship team with Harris back in 2022, and he’ll be a senior forward for Kansas this upcoming season. He’s versatile and skilled enough that he can play multiple roles, and during the 2022-23 season played the five-spot while standing just 6-foot-7 for the Big 12’s regular-season champion. Adams can score — he’s on his way to reaching 1,000 career points with the Jayhawks — but he’ll need to expand his range as a shooter to give himself the best chance at the next level.
Zeke Mayo
Zeke Mayo will be a senior guard for Kansas after transferring in from South Dakota State, where he started his career. He will have to make the jump up from Summit League competition to Big 12 competition, but the Lawrence native is also joining the Jayhawks after being named Summit player of the year on an NCAA Tournament team. If he can acclimate well, earn a substantial role and keep being a lethal shooter, he could grab someone’s attention.
Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He is the National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas for 2022. Contact him at jmguskey@gannett.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.
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Gas, diesel fuel prices down over past week across nation, Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – It may not seem like a lot of relief, but gas and diesel prices have declined over the past week.
Friday morning’s national average for a gallon of unleaded gas was $4.39, according to the Automobile Association of America.
That’s down three cents from $4.42 on Thursday; down 16 cents from a week ago; but was up 17 cents from $4.22 a month ago and up $.23 from $3.16 a year ago.
In Kansas, AAA says, unleaded gas on Friday was averaging $3.96 a gallon — down four cents from $4.00 on Thursday; down 13 cents from $3.96 a week ago; but up 26 cents from $3.70 a month ago; and up $1.07 over $2.89 a year ago.
Diesel fuel also was dropping in price. AAA says Friday’s national average for a gallon of diesel was $5.52 a gallon — down three cents from $5.55 on Thursday; down 12 cents from $5.64 a week a go; but up six cents from $5.46 a month ago and up $1.98 from $3.54 a year ago.
Kansas diesel fuel prices, according to AAA, checked in at an average of $4.98 on Friday. That’s five cents below $5.03 on Thursday; down 16 cents from $5.14 a week ago; but up 24 cents over $4.74 a month ago; and up $1.72 from $3.26 a year ago.
In Topeka, GasBuddy.com on Friday morning showed unleaded gas prices ranging between $3.77 and $4.09 in Topeka, with diesel fuel going for between $4.94 and $5.29 a gallon.
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NFL Trade Rumors: Kansas City Chiefs linked to $15M New York Giants pass rusher and $10M Chicago Bears tight end in bold ESPN proposals
The Kansas City Chiefs continue to be linked to potential trade targets despite entering the 2026 season with one of the NFL’s deepest rosters. Recent speculation from ESPN connected Kansas City to New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet. In the proposed scenarios, the Chiefs would send a 2027 fourth-round pick for Thibodeaux or a 2027 third-round pick while receiving Kmet and a fifth-round selection. While neither proposal gained traction with the opposing teams, the rumors have sparked debate about whether Kansas City should make a significant move before the season.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Player | Kayvon Thibodeaux / Cole Kmet |
| Current Team | New York Giants / Chicago Bears |
| Rumored Team | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Contract Status | Both under contract |
| Salary Cap Hit | Thibodeaux: manageable rookie extension window; Kmet carries a significant future cap number |
| Trade Likelihood | Low to moderate |
| Latest Insider Update | ESPN floated hypothetical trade proposals |
| Potential Return | 2027 fourth-round pick for Thibodeaux; 2027 third-round pick for Kmet |
Which teams are interested in Kayvon Thibodeaux and Cole Kmet?
Kansas City emerged as the most notable team connected to both players through the ESPN exercise. The fit is understandable. For Thibodeaux, the Chiefs could add another proven pass-rushing threat alongside their current edge group. Defensive line depth remains one of the most valuable assets in today’s NFL, especially for teams with championship aspirations. Adding a player of Thibodeaux’s caliber would strengthen the rotation and provide insurance against injuries. Kmet addresses a different need. While Travis Kelce remains a central piece of the offense, he is approaching the later stages of his career. Kmet offers a combination of blocking ability and receiving production that could help Kansas City maintain stability at tight end while preparing for the future.
What insiders are saying about the trade rumors
According to AtoZ Sports’ Charles Goldman, the concept behind pursuing Thibodeaux makes sense, but the compensation falls short. New York has little incentive to move a talented edge rusher for a mid-round draft pick when pass rushers are among the league’s most sought-after players. Goldman was similarly cautious regarding Kmet. Although he acknowledged the tight end would fill a practical role in Kansas City’s offense, he questioned whether investing draft capital and future money in Kmet is the best long-term strategy. Instead, he suggested the Chiefs may be better served developing a successor to Kelce through the draft.
Contract details and salary cap implications
Any trade discussion involving Kansas City begins with the salary cap. The Chiefs would likely need to create additional financial flexibility before taking on a notable contract. Thibodeaux presents the cleaner situation. He remains young, productive, and could be controlled through future contract negotiations. There are no reported no-trade restrictions complicating a potential move. Kmet’s situation is more challenging. His future cap numbers could require restructuring or a new agreement if Kansas City wanted to keep him long term. That added financial commitment makes the decision more complicated than the draft-pick cost alone.
How the trade could impact both teams
For Kansas City, acquiring Thibodeaux would strengthen a defense already built to compete for another Super Bowl. A deeper pass rush often becomes critical during playoff runs, where one extra pressure can change a game. Kmet’s arrival would have a different effect. He could ease the workload on Kelce while giving the offense a more balanced tight end room. At the same time, surrendering valuable draft assets could limit future roster-building options. From the Giants’ and Bears’ perspectives, keeping proven starters may provide more value than collecting future picks. That reality is why both proposed deals remain long shots, even if the Chiefs continue to surface in trade conversations.
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