Earlier this week, ESPN put out their rankings of the top 100 players in men’s college basketball entering the 2026-27 season. The rankings were compiled by ESPN college basketball analysts Jeff Borzello and Myron Medcalf.

Kansas basketball is well represented in the list with four Jayhawks making the cut. It’s a good sign for KU chances this season to have four of their five likely starters considered to be among the best in college basketball.

Kansas small forward Tre White was the lowest ranked of the bunch at No. 90. He averaged a career high in points (13.5), rebounds (6.7) and assists (1.8) last season for the Jayhawks. He’ll be counted on heavily by KU this year ( should he remain eligible for the entire season ), especially from 3-point range as he averaged 40.3% shooting from behind the arc last season.

Fellow returning senior Melvin Council Jr. came in at No. 86. He averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game last year for the Jayhawks.…