Council has an opportunity to boost his draft stock. Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) guards an inbound during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images During his lone season in Lawrence, Melvin Council Jr. became a fan favorite among the Kansas basketball fan base. Although the 2025-26 season didn't end the way people had hoped, Council made a tremendous impact on the program in a short time. There were initially hopes that he would earn a waiver from the NCAA to play another season with the Jayhawks, but those now seem unlikely. He has begun transitioning to his professional career and earned MVP honors at the Portsmouth Invitational basketball tournament last month. Now, Council is receiving attention from the NBA and has a major opportunity to boost his draft stock.…