Keanu Dawes Transfers to Kansas Jayhawks After Stellar Season at Utah
Reports: Former Utah forward Keanu Dawes transferring to blue blood Kansas
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Keanu Dawes, a former forward for the University of Utah, is transferring to the Kansas Jayhawks, a prominent program in college basketball. After a standout season averaging 12.8 points and 8.8 rebounds, he will also explore opportunities in the NBA.
- 01Keanu Dawes averaged 12.8 points and 8.8 rebounds in his last season at Utah.
- 02He shot 54.6% from the field and made a career-high 32 three-pointers.
- 03Dawes will have one year of eligibility remaining.
- 04He scored 22 points against Kansas earlier this season.
- 05Dawes is also considering entering the NBA draft.
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Keanu Dawes, a 6-foot-9 forward who played for the University of Utah, is set to transfer to the Kansas Jayhawks, a prestigious program in NCAA basketball. Dawes had a remarkable season, averaging 12.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists, all career highs, under head coach Alex Jensen. He demonstrated his scoring ability with a 54.6% shooting percentage and made a career-best 32 three-pointers during the 2025-26 season. Dawes had a standout performance against Kansas earlier this year, scoring 22 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. He will also explore options in the NBA, having one year of eligibility left. His former teammate, Terrence Brown, has also visited Kansas, indicating a potential trend of talents moving to elite programs.
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Dawes' transfer to Kansas strengthens the team's roster and enhances its competitiveness in the Big 12 Conference.
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