Keanu Dawes commits to kansas

Kansas landed a big frontcourt piece on Thursday as Utah transfer Keanu Dawes committed to the Jayhawks, giving Bill Self his first portal addition of the cycle. Dawes, a 6 foot 9 forward, comes to Lawrence after a strong year at Utah where he averaged 12.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while also showing he can stretch the floor. Reports say he committed right after wrapping up his visit to Kansas.

For Kansas, this is a major pickup because Dawes brings size, toughness, and experience to a roster that needed help in the frontcourt. He began his college career at Rice before transferring to Utah, and he now arrives at KU as one of the more respected forwards in the portal. 247Sports lists him among the top 50 transfers in the country and one of the top power forwards available, which shows how important this addition could be for the Jayhawks heading into next season.