Kansas plucks MAC top freshman PG Leroy Blyden Jr. from Toledo

Kansas snagged MAC Freshman of the Year point guard Leroy Blyden Jr. from Toledo in the transfer portal.

He made the All-MAC Third Team in 2025-26 after averaging 16.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals while shooting 40.7% from 3-point range in 34 games (32 starts) for the Rockets.

Blyden visited St. John's but opted to join the Jayhawks, who previously received a transfer commitment from Utah forward Keanu Dawes.

Blyden was runner-up to Michigan freshman Trey McKenney for Michigan's Mr. Basketball honor in 2025.

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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 9:21 AM.