Last year, Kansas didn’t add another Big 12 title to the trophy cabinet. Although many teams would gladly take a 23-win season, it can be argued that the team had an underwhelming season by its standards.
With the new season kicking off in November, the team and players will have a chance to redeem themselves. At the moment, the hopes are high for the Jayhawks.
Looking at the odds popular sportsbooks offer, Kansas is currently the third favorite for winning the 2025 National Championship. With the popularity of sports betting with Bitcoin rising, many fans have shown that they’re ready to put their money on the Jayhawks.
If you need a reason to visit a real money online casino and place a bet on the Jayhawks, look no further than the players they’ve added through the transfer portal.
Bill Self and the rest of the staff did an amazing job adding underrated guards in Shakeel Moore from Mississippi State and Noah Shelby from Rice.
They also snatched up one of the best shooters in the transfer portal, guard Rylan Griffen from Alabama. He averaged 11.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Crimson Tide last year while shooting 39.2% for three. He also helped lead the team to the Final Four.
The Jayhawks sorely lacked shooting last year, and Griffen fits in perfectly. He can also help the team with perimeter defense and get stops.
Kansas also secured the transfer of Zeke Mayo from South Dakota State, who averaged 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Jackrabbits last season.
Mayo, a Lawrence native, said he’s happy to represent his hometown and work with the Self’s team. During his time at Lawrence High, Mayo won the male DiRenna Award which is given to the best high school basketball player in the area.
Dynamic wing AJ Storr, who transferred to Kansas from Wisconsin is already seen as a difference-maker for the next season. He broke out last season, showing that he can be a top scoring option on a good team. With the Badgers, he averaged 16.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game last year, leading the team to a 22-win campaign.
When he was in high school at IMG Academy in Florida, Storr was recruited by Kansas but ultimately chose St. John’s before transferring to Wisconsin. Now, he’ll spend his third collegiate season with Kansas.
Before joining the Jayhawks, he spent March and April preparing for the NBA draft. However, he eventually withdrew and decided that Kansas was a better spot for him at the moment.
This offseason, the former Badger is working on his ball-handling skills and aims at making his shot more consistent. He’s also committed to improving his shape and flexibility.
If he builds chemistry with the Jayhawks, the team may be set for a bounceback next season. And when you factor in the talent already in Lawrence, we may see the Jayhawks win the 2025 National Championship title.
