9+ mon, 3+ week ago (262+ words) Game time: Feb. 8, 2:00 p.m. EST Where: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, KS VITALS: The Wildcats have new life in their season after four consecutive victories. The elevated backcourt production has given Kansas State consistent scoring and facilitating. Dug McDaniel headlines this shift as the point guard, averaging 13 points, 6.5 assists, and two steals the last four games. Meanwhile, No. 16 Kansas has gone 3-2 since defeating Kansas State, falling to Houston and Baylor. The Jayhawks' projected lineup of KJ Adams, Hunter Dickinson, Rylen Griffen, Zeke Mayo, and Dajuan Harris is 6-0 collectively. Hunter Dickinson is still among the country's best centers, nearly averaging a double-double this season. The Wildcats lost to Kansas in the last matchup. Dickinson and Mayo combined for 49 points, while Harris scored 15 on 66.7 percent shooting. G Brendan Hausen:12.1 PTS, 2.5 REB, 1.0 AST G Dug McDaniel:10.1 PTS, 2.8 REB, 4.4 AST G Max Jones:9.9 PTS, 4.0 REB, 2.1 AST F…...

10+ mon, 5+ day ago (375+ words) The showdown has finally arrived. Two of the best teams in college basketball " the Houston Cougars and Kansas Jayhawks " face off Saturday evening in a game with significant NCAA tournament seeding implications. Houston (15-3, 7-0) is all alone in first place in the Big 12, two games ahead of Kansas (14-4, 5-2). But the Cougars are currently projected to be a No. 4 seed in the NCAA tournament " while Kansas is looking at a No. 2 seed or better. The issue for Houston is its 0-3 record in Quadrant 1 games. The Cougars' nonconference losses to Houston, Alabama and San Diego State were costly in the eyes of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee. All three were Quad 1 opportunities, which are defined as home matchups against top 30 teams in the NCAA NET Rankings, or road games against top 50 teams in the NET. Kansas is 4-3 in Quad 1 games, including huge nonconference…...

9+ mon, 3+ day ago (213+ words) The Iowa State women conclude their regular season this Sunday afternoon against 14th-ranked Kansas State. Tip is set for 3 p.m. CT from Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The game will air live on ESPN2, ESPN+ and Disney+. Last Tuesday night, the Cyclones (20-10, 11-6) knocked off UCF, 98-73, improving to 5-1 over the last six. During that time, Iowa State has scored over 86 points in three of those games, surpassing 90 twice." Audi Crooks posted 29 with Addy Brown adding nine rebounds. Crooks also led the team with four assists." Kansas State (25-5, 13-4) has gone just 1-2 over the last three, losing to ranked teams West Virginia and Baylor. The Wildcats are currently third in the league standings." ESPN's BPI gives Kansas State a 76 percent chance to win. Here are the details on how to watch Iowa State vs. Kansas State on Sunday, March 2: Who: Iowa State vs. Kansas State in…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (106+ words) Game time: Jan. 22, 9:00 p.m. EST Where:Foster Pavilion, Waco, Texas G Brendan Hausen:11.9 PTS, 2.2 REB, 1.1 AST G Dug McDaniel:9.3 PTS, 2.6 REB, 4.1 AST F Max Jones:9.1 PTS, 3.9 REB, 2.1 AST F David N'Guessan:12.6 PTS, 7.2 REB, 1.7 AST F Coleman Hawkins:10.8 PTS, 6.9 REB, 4.2 AST G V.J. Edgecombe: 12.8 PTS, 5.6 REB, 2.4 STL G Jeremy Roach: 11.9 PTS, 1.9 REB, 3.5 AST G Robert Wright III: 12.1 PTS, 2.2 REB, 4.8 AST F Norchad Omier: 15.8 PTS, 9.9 REB, 1.1 BLK F Josh Ojianwuna: 7.9 PTS, 7.0 REB, 1.1 STL...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago (229+ words) Game time: Dec. 21, 7:00 pm, EST Where: Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, KS TV: ESPN+ (link here) G Brendan Hausen: 14.0 PTS, 2.7 REB, 1.2 AST G'C.J. Jones: 6.8 PTS, 1.5 REB, 2.5 AST F Max Jones: 8.9 PTS, 3.2 REB, 1.7 AST F David N'Guessan: 14.1 PTS, 7.0 REB, 1.7 AST F Coleman Hawkins: 9.5 PTS, 7.0 REB, 2.6 STL G Justin Hill: 14.1 PTS, 3.6 REB, 3.3 AST G Harlond Beverly: 10.2 PTS, 3.5 REB, 2.9 AST G Bijan Cortes: 4.6 PTS, 2.3 REB, 3.0 AST F Corey Washington: 12.2 PTS, 6.6 REB, 1.0 BLK C Quincy Ballard: 9.1 PTS, 6.7 REB, 1.7 BLK QUOTABLE:'"I felt like when I touched the ball and was able to drive gaps and pitch it, we were able to make shots," Coleman Hawkins said after Drake loss. "So selfishly, I say I feel like good things were happening when I was touching the ball, but that's because other people were making plays off of that." Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago (198+ words) If you want to track Tuesday's exhibition matchup between Kansas and Fort Hays State but don't have access to your TV or don't have an ESPN+ subscription, we've got you covered! Check back in or refresh this page periodically for live score updates from Kansas On SI. Time:7 p.m. CT Channel: ESPN+ Link:Watch ESPN+ Kansas is set to play its second and final exhibition of the preseason before next week's season opener against Green Bay. After defeating No. 11 Louisville 9082 this past Friday, the Jayhawks will take the floor for their first unofficial game in Allen Fieldhouse this season against Fort Hays State. The Tigers, a Division II basketball school based in Hays, Kansas, have faced KU in 11 scrimmages dating back to 1994. Kansas is 13-0 all-time against FHSU, which comes as no surprise given them being an entire division below KU. However,…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (293+ words) Kansas basketball closed it's disappointing regular season with one of its bigger wins, beating No. 24 Arizona 83-76 in Lawrence.Hunter Dickinson was huge for Kansas in his final game at Allen Fieldhouse, putting up 33 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. Zeke Mayo added 20 more points while dishing out six assists in a game Kansas controlled for the majority but had to survive late. The win concludes the 2024-25 regular season that Kansas entered ranked among the nation's elite teams but struggled largely. The 20-11 Jayhawks now head to the Big 12 Tournament on the heels of Saturday's big win.Social media was a celebratory place for the Jayhawks and their fans Saturday. See some of the best posts highlighting the victory below. Hunter Dickinson ties his career-high with 33 points and 10 boards as Kansas grinds out a 83-76 win over Arizona. Bill Self said he would play…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) Coming off a gritty win over Kansas State on Saturday, the Kansas Jayhawks hold firm in the latest ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI). Coming off a gritty win over Kansas State on Saturday, the Kansas Jayhawks hold firm in the latest ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI). The Jayhawks have found success through its defensive strength, but to make a deeper push, they'll need to build on their offensive consistency. The next few weeks are critical as Kansas aims to solidify their standing in the Big 12 and improve their postseason outlook. Here's a snapshot of where things stand. Kansas Jayhawks ESPN BPI Snapshot Coming off a gritty win over Kansas State on Saturday, the Kansas Jayhawks hold firm in the latest ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI). The Jayhawks have found success through its defensive strength, but to make a deeper push,…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (302+ words) The Texas Longhorns (8-2) are playing their third consecutive home match as they face the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Lions (2-9) at the Moody Center on Sunday. Texas has three more games before the start of conference season against the Texas A&M Aggies in College Station. The last time Texas and Arkansas-Pine Bluff met was in Dec. 2022, when the Longhorns came on top with an 88-43 win. Texas has yet to play the Lions under head coach Rodney Terry's leadership. Senior forward Arthur Kaluma led the Horns in points in the last game against New Mexico State with 18. Kaluma leads the team in rebounding over the season, with an average of 8.1 rpg, and is second in scoring at 14.7 ppg behind freshman Tre Johnson. The Longhorns will be the fifth Power-5 team the Lions face this season, having previously faced and fell to Cincinnati in…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (208+ words) No. 11 Kansas (15-6, 6-4 Big 12) returns to the friendly confines of Allen Fieldhouse aiming to rebound from a tough road loss against Baylor. The Jayhawks, who are coming off a gut-wrenching loss to ... No. 11 Kansas (15-6, 6-4 Big 12) returns to the friendly confines of Allen Fieldhouse aiming to rebound from a tough road loss against Baylor. The Jayhawks, who are coming off a gut-wrenching loss to Baylor, will look to get back on track as they continue their pursuit of the Big 12 regular season title. Their opponent, No. 3 Iowa State (17-4, 7-3 Big 12), comes into this top-25 showdown trying to snap a two-game losing streak. Despite recent setbacks, the Cyclones remain one of the most formidable teams in the conference, showcasing a balanced attack and tenacious defense. Date: Feb. 3, 2025Time: 8:00 p.m. CTLocation: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KansasTV Channel: ESPNLive Stream: ESPN app or ESPN.com Fans can catch all…...