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.