Overview
- Leroy Blyden Jr. announced his commitment to Kansas on Instagram after a breakout freshman season at Toledo.
- He earned MAC freshman of the year and All-MAC third team honors, averaging 16.4 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.0 rebounds with 46.1% shooting, 40.7% from three, and 84.6% at the line over 34 games.
- Listed at 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds, the guard brings proven shot-making from deep and on-ball creation to the Jayhawks’ backcourt.
- Incoming freshman Taylen Kinney, a five-star prospect per 247Sports and a McDonald’s All-American, is expected to lead the guard group Blyden joins.
- Blyden becomes part of KU’s portal haul with Utah transfer Keanu Dawes, as Bill Self continues to fill multiple open spots for the 2026–27 season.