The Jayhawker

Join host Nate Bukaty on The Jayhawker Podcast as he sits down with Kansas men’s basketball forward KJ Adams. KJ reflects on the 2022 National Championship game and the surreal experience of stepping in as a freshman for the final three minutes. He also shares a special memory of his first unofficial visit to KU with his father and the moment he knew Lawrence was home. Beyond basketball, KJ opens up about the personal ch...

On this episode of The Jayhawker podcast, host Nate Bukaty sits down with Kansas Jayhawks co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach, Matt Lubick.

Coach Lubick opens up about his battle with cancer and how the experience gave him a new perspective on life. He and Nate also go back and forth on why they believe running is the best therapy not just for the body, but for the mind. They both also go into the different marathons they...

On this episode of The Jayhawker Podcast, host Nate Bukaty sits down with Kansas baseball head coach Dan Fitzgerald to talk about all things Jayhawk baseball. Coach Fitzgerald shares stories about growing up playing hockey and how those experiences shaped his approach to coaching. They dive into building a winning college baseball culture, developing players for the next level, and constructing a competitive lineup and bullpen. The...

In today's episode of The Jayhawker podcast, hosted by Nate Bukaty, we sit down with Kansas Jayhawks Senior Guard David Coit. He shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey to playing JUCO basketball, then making his mark at Northern Illinois before becoming a Jayhawk. David also gives advice to young players, talking about the work it took to get to this level. Plus, he opens up about how fellow New Jersey native Myles Powell...

Join host Nate Bukaty on The Jayhawker as he sits down with new Kansas Volleyball head coach, Matt Ulmer. Coach Ulmer shares what led him to Kansas and his excitement to lead the Jayhawks to new heights. They dive into his strategies for navigating today’s evolving recruiting landscape and how he plans to build a winning program. Ulmer also opens up about how this move aligns with his goals of becoming a better husband a...

In this episode of The Jayhawker hosted by Nate Bukaty, former Kansas basketball star Elijah Johnson joins the show to share his journey on and off the court. Elijah opens up about life as a father and husband, as well as his work at Just4215, the gym where he trains kids to become pro basketball players. He talks about the techniques he uses with his players and how lessons from Bill Self have influenced his own coaching style. El...

On this episode of The Jayhawker, Nate Bukaty sits down with Kansas basketball star Zeke Mayo. Growing up in Lawrence, Zeke shares how his hometown inspired his dream of becoming a KU basketball player. He reflects on his journey from middle school to high school, the strategies that continue to shape his development, and his goals as a player. Zeke also discusses the team’s focus on building momentum as they head into c...

Join Nate Bukaty on The Jayhawker as he sits down with the voice of the Kansas Jayhawks, Brian Hanni. They take a trip down memory lane to their days as KU students and discuss Brian’s day-to-day life calling games for the Jayhawks. Hear about Brian’s incredible charity, the “Rock Chalk Roundball Classic,” which supports people battling cancer. Plus, Nate and Brian share their favorite Jayhawk players f...

Join Nate Bukaty on The Jayhawker as he chats with Kansas women’s basketball star S’mya Nichols. From an unforgettable trip to the Virgin Islands to leading her team with a career-high 28 points in the championship game against Auburn, S’mya shares her inspiring journey. Hear how her mother and LeBron James have shaped her as a player and leader, and how she’s stepping into a leadership role for KU’s squad.  Discover how team bondi...

In this episode of The Jayhawker Podcast, we’re joined by Kansas football star Cornerbacks Cobee Bryant and Mello Dotson. They talk about the challenges and triumphs of this season while sharing how their close bond has carried them through it all. As they prepare for their senior night showdown against Colorado at Arrowhead Stadium, they reflect on the honor of competing against NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders’ Buffalos. Tune in a...

On today’s episode of the Jayhawker podcast, Nate Bukaty sits down with KU Head Football Coach Lance Leipold, for an insightful conversation on the season's highs, lows, and the team's resilient mindset. Coach Leipold shares his approach to keeping a positive outlook while guiding the Jayhawks through challenges of this season. Coach also opens up about the key words and principles that drive the Jayhawks' mission on and off the fi...

On today’s episode of the Jayhawker podcast, Nate Bukaty sits down with KU Men's Basketball Coach Bill Self. They discuss the highly anticipated North Carolina showdown at Allen Fieldhouse. Coach Self shares insights on his returning players and the new players he hopes will strengthen the team this season. Plus, they delve into the new world of NIL and how it benefits student-athletes.

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On today’s episode of the Jayhawker podcast, Nate Bukaty sits down with KU Women's Basketball Head Coach Brandon Schneider. Together, they dive into the excitement of the upcoming season, highlighting standout playmakers and the incredible talents on the team, especially their hometown star, S’mya Nichols. Coach Schneider shares his high expectations for the season and calls on fans to join the journey and show their support. Don’t...

Today on the Jayhawker Podcast, we’re talking to Devin Neal about his chances of becoming the leading rusher in Kansas Jayhawk history, as the team prepares to face K-State.  Then we’re catching up with Head Volleyball Coach Ray Bechard to discuss his team’s hot start, and his son’s $10,000 half court shot at Late Night.

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Today on the Jayhawker Podcast we’re talking about the talent development for Lance Leipold and the Jayhawks with the University of Kansas Director of Scouting, Scott Aligo.  Then, we’ll hear from two of the Jayhawks top prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft, Austin Booker and Dominick Puni.

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Today we’re jumping into this weekend’s Kansas Relays with Jayhawk High Jumper Devin Loudermilk.  We’ll talk to Devin about growing up in a small town in Kansas and dreaming to one day wear the crimson and blue.

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Today on the Jayhawker Podcast, we’re taking a look at the College Basketball Coaching Carousel.  We’re breaking down the Final Four, previewing the spring showcase and looking ahead to the transfer portal.

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Today on the Jayhawker Podcast, we’re looking to the future…  We’ll talk about what’s next for Kansas Men’s and Women’s basketball, we’ll update you on construction and get ready for spring the spring showcase.

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Today on the Jayhawker Podcast, we’re previewing the NCAA Tournament! Wayne and Greg will recap the Big XII Tournament and talk about both the men's and women's matchups coming up this week.

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