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Kansas lands high-scoring Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr.

Kansas landed a commitment Thursday from high-scoring Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr.

The 6-foot-6 guard announced his decision to join coach Bill Self and the Jayhawks to The Field of 68.

Parker averaged 18.3 points for the Highlanders last season, including a 53-point game against Coppin State on Dec. 14. He made 19 of 24 shots in the 107-77 win, including 10 of 14 from 3-point distance.

The Richmond, Va., native began his collegiate career at North Carolina State and has career averages of 9.1 points and 3.9 rebounds in 88 games (44 starts) with the Wolfpack (2023-25) and Radford.

--Field Level Media

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This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 9:50 AM.

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