Bill Self breaks down Bryson Tiller’s new defensive role

Dec 16, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Bryson Tiller (15) shoots against Towson Tigers forward Caleb Embeya (23) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesKansas’ class of 2024 was stacked with elite talent, as we all know. The Jayhawks finished with the highly-coveted Flory Bidunga, who finished as the 14th-best player in the nation, Rakease Passmore, who ranked as the 50th-best player in the country; and has since moved on to Maryland, and Bryson Tiller.

As it stands, Tiller is rated as the 42nd-best player from the class, and in his freshman season, Tiller opted for the redshirt, so the…