Kansas Basketball Struggles Continue with Loss to Arizona State

Fans express concern over Jayhawks' form ahead of NCAA Tournament

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks have struggled to find consistency lately, losing three of their last six games including a blowout defeat against No. 2 Arizona and an embarrassing 70-60 loss to unranked Arizona State. Fans are voicing worries about the team's form heading into the Big 12 Tournament and NCAA Tournament, with some predicting an early exit in March Madness.

Why it matters

Kansas is a perennial powerhouse in college basketball, so their recent struggles have raised concerns among fans about the team's ability to make a deep run in the upcoming tournaments. The Jayhawks' inconsistent play and poor offensive performances have left many questioning whether they have what it takes to win a national championship this season.

The details

After an eight-game winning streak earlier in the season, the Jayhawks have won just once in their last four games and only twice in their previous six outings. In their recent losses, Kansas has struggled with its shooting, posting an effective field goal percentage of just 39.2% against Arizona and 34.0% against Arizona State. Head coach Bill Self will need to find a way to get his team back on track before the postseason begins.

  • On March 4, 2026, Kansas lost to unranked Arizona State 70-60.
  • On March 2, 2026, Kansas was blown out by No. 2 Arizona at McKale Center.

The players

Bill Self

The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team, who is tasked with getting the team back on track before the NCAA Tournament.

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What’s next

The Jayhawks will have a chance to get back on track in their regular-season finale against the Kansas State Wildcats on Friday, March 6, 2026. However, they will need to put up a stellar performance in the Big 12 Tournament to convince fans that they have what it takes to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Kansas' recent struggles have raised serious concerns among fans about the team's ability to make a deep run in the upcoming tournaments. The Jayhawks will need to find a way to regain their consistency and offensive firepower if they hope to live up to their reputation as a perennial powerhouse in college basketball.