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

Field Level Media|published: Mon 20th April, 12:27 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toledo Rockets guard Leroy Blyden Jr. (2) dunks against the Akron Zips during the first half of the men’s Mid-American Conference Championship at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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.

--Field Level Media

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