Hunter Dickinson returning to Kansas for final season

All-American center Hunter Dickinson is returning to Kansas for his final season of college eligibility in 2024-25.The 7-foot-2 Dickinson transferred to Kansas prior to last season from Michigan and was a second-team All-American and All-Big 12 First Team selection.He confirmed the decision to run it back in Lawrence by replying to coach Bill Self via social media Friday.Self posted to X, “Hey (Hunter) have you made a decision yet? Everybody want to know what you’re thinking.”Dickinson replied: “Yeah you’re right coach. I guess it’s time to tell everyone I’m coming back! Rock Chalk!”Kansas landed a fourth major transfer earlier Friday with the official commitment from Alabama’s Rylan Griffen. He joins South Dakota State guard Zeke Mayo, former Wisconsin forward AJ Storr and former Florida guard Riley Kugel as the newcomers to Self’s squad via the portal this offseason.Kansas lost four of its final five games entering the NCAA Tournament and was defeated in the second round by Gonzaga (89-68). Dickinson had 15 points on 6-of-15 shooting.

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