Bill Self joins the high-stakes pursuit of a seven-foot prospect drawing comparisons to Giannis Antetokounmpo after dominant defensive displays on the national Adidas circuit.
Kansas Men's Basketball Offers Fast-Rising 2028 Center Yann Kamagate
Kansas has officially entered the recruitment of one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2028 class.
The Jayhawks recently extended an offer to 7-foot center Yann Kamagate, a highly touted big man from St. Francis High School in California who has quickly become one of the most intriguing young prospects on the national AAU circuit.
Playing for Compton Magic on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, Kamagate is averaging 13.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game through the first two sessions while continuing to attract major national attention.
Originally from Burkina Faso, Kamagate already holds offers from programs including North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, Arizona Wildcats men's basketball, and Houston Cougars men's basketball.
The 7-foot, 230-pound center has drawn praise for his length, athleticism, and defensive upside, with some evaluators even comparing his physical tools to Giannis Antetokounmpo at a similar age.
While still developing offensively, Kamagate has already shown the ability to finish around the rim, protect the paint at a high level, and dominate the glass against elite competition.
Given his rapid rise, many expect Kamagate’s recruitment to continue exploding nationally over the next year, especially if he eventually considers reclassifying earlier than 2028.
For now, Bill Self and the Kansas staff have officially positioned themselves in what could become one of the biggest recruitments in the country.
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Seattle Seahawks Land Steal with Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
The Seattle Seahawks might have just found a gem. Emmanuel Henderson Jr. is officially off the board, and for where he was taken, this feels like a steal. He was one of the few bright spots for Kansas last season, finishing with 766 receiving yards and five touchdowns while also making an impact in the return game. The upside is easy to see.
Henderson’s speed jumps out immediately. He can stretch the field, create big plays, and flip momentum as a returner. That 214 yard, two touchdown game against Cincinnati showed exactly what he can be when everything clicks.
He is not a finished product, but late in the draft, that is what you are betting on. Traits and ceiling.
Seattle gets a player who can contribute on special teams right away and develop into more in the offense. If he puts it together, this could end up being one of the better value picks from this class. Low risk, high upside. That is a win.