Kansas hosts Pittsburg State in 42nd Late Night in the Phog exhibition
The Jayhawks opened their 2026-27 season with an exhibition game at Allen Fieldhouse, featuring returning players Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. in their first action of the year.
Key points
- Kansas hosted Pittsburg State for the 42nd edition of Late Night in the Phog on Friday night.
- The exhibition game marked the first contest of the 2026-27 season for the Jayhawks.
- Head coach Bill Self confirmed that Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. would play in the matchup.
- Neither White nor Council Jr. started the game against Pittsburg State.
- Kansas entered the season ranked 18th nationally.
Kansas basketball celebrated the 42nd edition of “Late Night in the Phog” on Friday night inside Allen Fieldhouse.
The event featured an exhibition matchup as the Jayhawks hosted Pittsburg State at 7 p.m., marking the first game of the 2026‑27 season.
Head coach Bill Self announced that returning players Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. would suit up against Pittsburg State, though neither started.
Kansas entered the season ranked 18th nationally.
Your questions, answered
Who did Kansas play in their first game of the 2026-27 season?
Kansas hosted Pittsburg State in an exhibition game during the 42nd Late Night in the Phog event.
Did Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. start for Kansas?
No, although both players suited up for the exhibition game, neither of them started.
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