Jayhawks pursue Utah scorer Terrence Brown. A potential game-changer, Brown's visit could solidify Kansas' backcourt rebuilding efforts.
Kansas, Bill Self Target Utah Transfer Guard Terrence Brown After Zoom Call
Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are continuing to push hard in the transfer portal, and one of the latest names to watch is Utah guard Terrence Brown.
Kansas recently held a Zoom call with Brown, and he’s expected to make a visit to Lawrence in the coming days. The Jayhawks are battling with the North Carolina Tar Heels, who also have a visit scheduled, setting up a high-level recruiting fight between two of college basketball’s top programs.
Brown, a 6-foot-3 senior, would immediately address a major need for KU in the backcourt. After losing multiple players to the portal and likely all five starters from last season, Kansas is looking for proven production, and Brown brings exactly that. He averaged 19.9 points and 3.8 assists at Utah while shooting over 45% from the field, showcasing his ability to score at all three levels and create offense on his own.
He’s no stranger to Kansas either. When Utah traveled to Allen Fieldhouse this past season, Brown finished with 16 points and four steals, showing his impact even on a night where his shot wasn’t falling consistently. His quickness, shot-making ability, and defensive activity make him an ideal fit in Self’s system.
Before Utah, Brown starred at Fairleigh Dickinson, where he averaged over 20 points per game and earned All-NEC First Team honors along with Most Improved Player. That scoring pedigree has carried over into the Big 12, making him one of the more proven guards available in the portal.
With a visit looming, Brown has quickly become one of Kansas’ top targets. If the Jayhawks can land him, it would be a major step toward rebuilding a roster that needs immediate production heading into next season.
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Transfer Portal Targets: Kansas Should Target TCU Transfer David Punch
Kansas should take a serious look at TCU transfer David Punch, who brings proven Big 12 production and physicality to the portal.
The 6-foot-7, 246-pound sophomore is coming off a breakout season where he averaged 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting over 50% from the field, earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors in the process.
Punch proved he can produce against high-level competition, highlighted by a 16-point, 13-rebound performance in the NCAA Tournament against Ohio State, and he elevated his game even further in the Big 12 Tournament where he averaged 25 points and 8.5 rebounds across two games.
What stands out most is his versatility, as he combines strength and size with the ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor, giving Kansas a potential plug-and-play forward who already understands the physical demands of the conference.
With multiple years of starting experience and consistent production, Punch would offer a much higher floor than most portal options while still having room to grow within a structured system like Bill Self’s.
If Kansas is looking for a proven, physical forward who can score, rebound, and defend at a high level right away, Punch fits that profile as well as anyone currently available in the portal.