Melvin Council Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

After brief thought of retirement, Kansas' Bill Self is back for his 34th season as a college coach

Kansas coach Bill Self acknowledges he's probably not yet ready for the new college basketball season

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Melvin Council Jr. Is All Smiles After Returning to Kansas Basketball Program Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. is back on KU's campus and bringing his good vibes to Lawrence once again.

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Kansas gets massive boost with Melvin Council Jr. return | Sporting News Bill Self's roster just regained an experienced guard and reigning Big 12 Newcomer of the Year in a development that could dramatically chan...

OCTOBER 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kansas Basketball's Overcrowded Backcourt 'Problem' is a Good One to Have Kansas basketball fans shouldn't stress about the Jayhawks' "overcrowded" backcourt with Melvin Council Jr. back in the fold.

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Jayhawks' Melvin Council Jr. granted preliminary injunction allowing him 7th college season

Melvin Council Jr. has returned to Kansas after he was granted a preliminary injunction in a New York state court allowing him to play a seventh season

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Melvin Council Jr. Returning to Kansas Basketball: What it Means for Jayhawks Melvin Council Jr. is back for Kansas basketball, bringing his infectious play and personality to Lawrence for one final season.

OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

Melvin Council Jr. Decision Day? Former Kansas Guard Teases Fans on Social Media Melvin Council Jr.'s recruitment took another bizarre turn Saturday as the former Kansas guard teased a decision on Instagram.

OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

Back to Kansas Council is going back to Kansas, according to the team's announcement Sunday.

Impact As a senior for Kansas last season, Council was arguably KU's most versatile player. He averaged 12.7 points, 5.1 assists and 5.0 rebounds across his 35 games for the 2025-26 Jayhawks. Council, who transferred from St. Bonaventure to Kansas, won last season's Big 12 Newcomer of the Year Award, so he enters this campaign as an even scarier option now that his skill set has been demonstrated to the masses. As long as Council's availability is not an issue, he will be a top option in college basketball next season.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas' Melvin Council Jr. says he's making a decision Sunday, and Kentucky Basketball is on his list Is Kentucky a real option for the Kansas Jayhawks point guard? We’re skeptical.

OCTOBER 4 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Why Kansas Basketball Could Look Beyond Melvin Council Jr. For One Final Addition Melvin Council Jr. could return to Kansas, but the Jayhawks also have interest in another player to fill their final roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Melvin Council Jr. wins injunction against NCAA, immediately changing the outlook for Kansas Melvin Council Jr. has been granted an injunction against the NCAA and is immediately eligible, a major development with significant implica...

SEPTEMBER 29 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Former Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Granted Injunction: Will He Return to Jayhawks? Melvin Council Jr. is eligible to pursue another college season after a New York judge granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Granted eligibility, KU return unclear Council has been granted an additional year of collegiate eligibility through a preliminary injunction, although it's unclear if he'll use it to return to Kansas, per Steve Samra o...

Impact Council was listed in Kansas' student directory, although the basketball program has yet to confirm his return. What's more, he entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. Council's future is up in the air, in particular his future program, but the guard looks poised to suit up in 2026-27. Last season, he averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Jayhawks.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas Basketball Awaits Key Date in Melvin Council Jr. Court Case Kansas basketball is approaching a pivotal date that could provide more clarity on Melvin Council Jr.'s chances of returning to college.

SEPTEMBER 15 • SI.COM

Melvin Council Jr. Dismisses Eligibility Lawsuit; Return to Kansas Now Unlikely After voluntarily dismissing his eligibility lawsuit, Melvin Council Jr.'s chances of returning to Kansas for an additional season appear to...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Court Date Set in Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr.'s Eligibility Case Kansas fans will finally learn Melvin Council Jr.'s eligibility status in a little over two weeks.

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

NCAA Opposes Injunction Request from Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Melvin Council Jr.'s eligibility lawsuit has received a response from the NCAA, but his chances of returning to Kansas remain slim.

AUGUST 15 • SI.COM

Latest on Melvin Council Jr., Mihailo Mušikić's Eligibility Cases at Kansas Will Melvin Council Jr. or Mihailo Mušikić be granted NCAA eligibility this offseason? Here's the latest on each player.

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

How Would Melvin Council's Return Shake Up Kansas' Starting Lineup? If Melvin Council Jr. returns to Kansas for one last ride, it could have major implications for the Jayhawks' starting lineup.

JULY 31 • SI.COM

Kansas Basketball: Melvin Council Jr. Sues NCAA for 6th Year of Eligibility Former Kansas basketball guard Melvin Council Jr. has decided to sue the NCAA as he seeks a sixth year of collegiate eligibility.

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Leaving Kansas Council is attempting to enter the transfer portal Saturday, per Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal.

Impact Council is looking to to transfer to another school despite having no eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 35 games at Kansas last season.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Kansas Council is attempting to enter the transfer portal Saturday, per Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Darling hits driving layup at buzzer, St. John's beats Kansas 67-65 in March Madness thriller

Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired for his only bucket of the game, and St. John’s blew a 13-point lead in the final minutes before advancing to its first Sweet 16 s...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Kansas and Cal Baptist play in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks take on the Cal Baptist Lancers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Arizona guard Jaden Bradley and coach Tommy Lloyd pick up Big 12 awards

Arizona senior guard Jaden Bradley has been picked by the Big 12 coaches as the conference's player of the year

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

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After brief thought of retirement, Kansas' Bill Self is back for his 34th season as a college coach

Jayhawks' Melvin Council Jr. granted preliminary injunction allowing him 7th college season

Dylan Darling hits driving layup at buzzer, St. John's beats Kansas 67-65 in March Madness thriller

Kansas and Cal Baptist play in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Arizona guard Jaden Bradley and coach Tommy Lloyd pick up Big 12 awards