UFC 328 press conference start time: Watch live stream online for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland
Catch the UFC 328 press conference live with Chimaev vs. Strickland!
Kansas basketball has secured a commitment from former Radford guard Dennis Parker Jr., enhancing their roster after significant offseason losses. This addition aims to bolster the team's scoring capabilities for the upcoming season.

Bill Self adds proven scorer as Kansas lands another portal commitment originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kansas has spent the offseason trying to rebuild one of the most depleted rosters in college basketball, and Bill Self added another important piece Thursday when the Jayhawks landed former Radford guard Dennis Parker Jr. The commitment gives Kansas another experienced scorer out of the transfer portal after an offseason filled with major departures. Following a disappointing second-round NCAA Tournament exit against St. John’s, the Jayhawks watched several key contributors leave Lawrence, forcing Self and his staff into roster reconstruction mode.
Parker now becomes one of the more intriguing additions of the group because of the production he brings with him entering his final year of eligibility.
MORE: Ailing Yaxel Lendeborg did his best, but it was Elliot Cadeau who pushed Michigan to the top
Dennis Parker Jr. is a former guard from Radford who adds experience and scoring ability to Kansas as they rebuild their roster.
Kansas faced significant roster depletion due to key departures following a disappointing NCAA Tournament exit, necessitating the addition of new talent.
Parker's scoring ability and experience are expected to play a crucial role in strengthening Kansas's performance in the upcoming season.
Catch the UFC 328 press conference live with Chimaev vs. Strickland!
Aaron Rodgers is set to re-sign with the Steelers for the 2026 NFL season at age 43.
The Steelers vs. Ravens matchup is ranked among the top 10 games of the 2026 NFL season!
The Toronto Blue Jays may become sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline due to their poor record of 16-21. A predicted fire sale could be beneficial for the team, potentially saving them $100 million.
Can Sean Strickland upset Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328?
Netflix lands NFL Week 1 Australia game, Thanksgiving Eve game likely
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
Parker’s path to Kansas has been anything but traditional. He originally entered college basketball as a four-star recruit in the 2023 recruiting class and signed with NC State. After limited opportunities during two seasons with the Wolfpack, Parker transferred to Radford and quickly found a much larger role.
That move paid off immediately. The 6-foot-6 guard started 32 games during the 2025-26 season and emerged as one of the Big South’s top scorers. Parker averaged 18.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game while shooting 48.4% from the field and 37.7% from three-point range.
His breakout season earned him second-team All-Big South honors and turned him into a sought-after portal target once the season ended. For Kansas, the appeal is obvious. Parker brings size on the perimeter, proven scoring ability and experience playing heavy minutes. Those traits became even more important after the Jayhawks lost multiple rotation players this offseason.
Even with Parker’s commitment, Kansas is still working to stabilize its roster heading into next season. The Jayhawks have already seen several notable players depart through the portal, including Flory Bidunga, Bryson Tiller and Melvin Council. Replacing that much production and depth was never going to happen overnight.
Parker joins a transfer class that already includes Christian Reeves, Leroy Blyden Jr. and Keanu Dawes. On paper, the additions give Kansas more athleticism and versatility, but there are still questions about how quickly the new roster pieces will fit together. That uncertainty is unusual for a Bill Self program, especially one expected to compete near the top of the Big 12 every season.
Still, Kansas may not need Parker to be a star immediately. What the Jayhawks do need is reliable scoring, maturity and lineup flexibility. Based on what he showed at Radford last season, Parker has a chance to help in all three areas right away.