What Radio Station Carries KU Men’s Basketball
KU men’s basketball airs on the Jayhawk Radio Network: in Kansas City, check 810 AM, 1510 AM, or 99.3 FM; in Wichita, check KFH at 1240 AM or 97.5 FM. The exact affiliate can vary by game, so confirm the station for the current matchup. You can also listen through KU’s game-specific audio link or try KFH on a compatible smart speaker.
How KU Basketball Radio Coverage Works
The Jayhawk Radio Network supplies the Kansas men’s basketball broadcast to participating stations. The network is the broadcast service; the local affiliate is the station you tune to on your radio.
That distinction matters when you travel. There isn’t one nationwide AM or FM frequency for KU basketball, and a frequency that works in Kansas City may carry something entirely different elsewhere. Choose an affiliate for your listening area, then verify that it is carrying the game you want.
How to Listen to KU Men’s Basketball
Use these station options as a starting point, then confirm the exact assignment for the current matchup.
| Listening Area | Stations to Check | What to Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 810 AM, 1510 AM, or 99.3 FM | Which affiliate is carrying the specific matchup |
| Wichita | KFH at 1240 AM or 97.5 FM | The day’s KU broadcast assignment |
| Wichita area | KSKU at 94.7 FM; KIOL at 99.3 FM or 1370 AM | Both game carriage and reception at your location; a regional listing does not guarantee a strong local signal |
Step 1: Confirm the Current Game and Affiliate
- Open the KU Athletics men’s basketball page, which includes game coverage and a Listen link. Find the matchup by opponent and date rather than opening an old preview.
- Use that game’s audio information or the current game listing to confirm the station or live feed. Make sure the listing is for men’s basketball, not another KU sport.
If you are outside the areas in the table, the game-specific audio link is the simplest starting point. It avoids guessing which local frequency might carry the network.
Step 2: Start the Audio and Verify the Matchup
- On an AM/FM radio, select the correct band and tune to the confirmed frequency. On a phone or computer, open the current matchup’s Listen link and start playback.
- Listen for identification of Kansas and the scheduled opponent. During pregame coverage, the announcers may be discussing the matchup rather than calling live action.
- If you hear an unrelated game or regular programming, recheck the event date and select the active game audio. Leave the broadcast running once it matches the scheduled game.
Listen Online or With a Smart Speaker
An affiliate’s over-the-air game schedule does not guarantee that its general internet stream carries the same broadcast.
If a station’s app plays regular programming during the game, switch to another available source rather than repeatedly refreshing the station’s general stream.
For KFH, ask a compatible smart speaker:
play K F H 12 40 on AudacyListen for the station identification, then check that the audio is pregame coverage or the correct game. If the speaker opens unrelated programming or cannot play the broadcast, use another available audio option and verify the matchup.
Improve Weak AM or FM Reception
If you have confirmed the affiliate but the broadcast is difficult to hear, adjust the radio before switching stations.
AM Buzz or Crackle
Try moving a portable radio to another location. If the radio supports battery operation, try it on batteries to help separate reception problems from power-supply noise.
Slowly rotate the radio and try another position in the room. Many portable AM radios use an internal directional antenna, so turning the radio can change reception even without moving it far. Leave it in the position where speech is clearest.
FM Hiss or Dropouts
If your radio has an antenna, adjust it. Move closer to a window and away from large metal objects, then listen for whether the announcers become easier to understand.
If reception remains poor, switch to an online option. Once you have intelligible play-by-play, you do not need to keep adjusting the radio.
Confirm the Pregame Start Before Tip-Off
Kansas–St. John’s pregame coverage was listed as starting 1 hour and 45 minutes before tip-off.
For the game you want, distinguish between tip-off time and radio coverage start time. Pregame audio may begin before play, and an older matchup’s broadcast schedule is not a reliable guide to today’s start.
Before tip-off, confirm the opponent, date, and time zone on the current game listing, then note any available audio link. Then start the broadcast and listen for the matchup identification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Listen to KU Men’s Basketball Outside Kansas?
Yes, use the current game’s online audio link rather than relying on reception of a Kansas-area AM/FM station. Any access requirements depend on the service carrying that feed, so open it before the game to make sure playback works.
Who Calls KU Men’s Basketball on the Radio?
Brian Hanni calls the play-by-play for the Jayhawk Radio Network. Choose the KU network feed if you want the Kansas radio call rather than an opponent’s broadcast.
Is the KU Radio Broadcast the Same as the TV Audio?
No, the Jayhawk Radio Network provides a separate radio call from the television broadcast. If you listen to radio commentary while watching television or a video stream, the two feeds may not line up because their delivery delays can differ.
What station should I check for KU men’s basketball today?
Check the current matchup’s Jayhawk Radio Network information to identify today’s broadcast station. In Kansas City, KU game coverage has been listed on 810 AM, 1510 AM, and 99.3 FM. In Wichita, KFH advertises KU basketball on 1240 AM and 97.5 FM.