Fansided · Feb 2
Melvin Council Jr. keeps getting compared to another Kansas legend
Melvin Council is doing more than turning heads at Kansas. He's earning comparisons to another Jayhawk legend for his fearless play and leadership while writing his own legacy on the court.
Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) sits down after a play against BYU Cougars during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 31, 2026. | Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesWhen Melvin Council Jr. steps on the court, he’s not just another starter. He's a difference maker, and not just that: the type to draw comparisons to Kansas legend Tyshawn Taylor.