Kansas Basketball Adds Radford Transfer Guard Dennis Parker Jr.
Dennis Parker Jr., an All-Big South Conference guard from Radford, has committed to Kansas basketball through the transfer portal for the 2025-26 season.
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By Yahoo Sports Canada on May 7, 2026 at 10:08 AM EDT
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May 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM EDT
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Dennis Parker Jr. earned All-Big South Conference honors during his time at Radford.
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Parker committed to Kansas through the NCAA transfer portal for the 2025-26 season.
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He is expected to fill a wing and guard role, adding perimeter scoring depth to the roster.
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Kansas head coach Bill Self has made multiple transfer portal additions this offseason.
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Parker is using his senior season at Kansas, indicating one remaining year of eligibility.
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2 days ago
Kansas Lands Transfer Portal Commitment From All-Conference Guard
“Frames the move primarily through Parker's all-conference credential as the lead selling point.”
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Bill Self adds proven scorer as Kansas lands another portal commitment
“Emphasizes Self's ongoing portal activity and Parker's scoring profile as assets for the program.”
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Kansas lands commitment from Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr.
“Analytical take centered on the specific skills and roster fit Parker offers the Jayhawks.”
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Bill Self adds proven scorer as Kansas lands another portal commitment
“Uses forward-looking framing to position Parker as a potential impact player rather than a depth piece.”
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Why Dennis Parker Jr. chose Kansas for his senior season
“Takes a player-perspective approach, focusing on Parker's motivations for selecting Kansas.”
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Bill Self may have found Kansas another dangerous portal weapon in Dennis Parker Jr.
“Busting Brackets summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kansas lands high-scoring Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr.
“KMJ-AF1 summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kansas lands commitment from Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr.
“On3 summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Dennis Parker Jr Joins Kansas as 2025-26 Roster Takes Shape
“El-Balad.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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What Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr. brings to Kansas basketball
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Bill Self may have found Kansas another dangerous portal weapon in Dennis Parker Jr.
May 7, 10:54 AM
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
Higher scores mean more direct state-level policy, economic, safety, or service impact.
Kansas
KS
Impact: High
Why: Kansas Jayhawks add proven scorer and wing depth via transfer portal for 2025-26 roster
Local angle: Direct roster boost for University of Kansas basketball program in Lawrence under coach Bill Self
Sources: 6 local, 4 national · Federal impact: Low
Virginia
VA
Impact: Low
Why: Radford University loses All-Big South guard Dennis Parker Jr. to Power-conference transfer
Local angle: Mid-major program in Radford sees roster change ahead of Big South season
Sources: 2 local, 3 national · Federal impact: Low
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