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Jan 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights guard Keyshawn Hall (4) shoots over Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) during the first half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Live Game Thread & Updates for Kansas Basketball vs UCF

Joshua Schulman

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Jan 3, 2026

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) dribbles the ball against Missouri Tigers guard Annor Boateng (6) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Kansas vs UCF Availability Report: The Latest on Darryn Peterson

Joshua Schulman

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Jan 3, 2026

Mar 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins talks to the team in the second half during a timeout against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

How To Watch UCF Hoops' Big 12 Opener Vs. No. 17 Kansas: Tip-off Time, TV Channel, And Odds

Bryson Turner

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Jan 3, 2026

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Keyshawn Hall (4) brings the ball up court around Kansas Jayhawks guard AJ Storr (2) during overtime at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Betting Odds Favor Kansas Over UCF in Big 12 Basketball Opener

Joshua Schulman

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Jan 2, 2026

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Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Keyshawn Hall (4) brings the ball up court around Kansas Jayhawks guard AJ Storr (2) during overtime at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Bill Self And Kansas Prep For Big 12 Opener Against UCF

Bryson Turner

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Jan 2, 2026

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Kansas vs UCF Basketball: ESPN’s Computer Model Predicts Winner

Joshua Schulman

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Jan 2, 2026

Dec 22, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) celebrates with guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) after scoring against the Davidson Wildcats during the first half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

CBS Sports Declares New Year’s Resolution for Kansas Basketball

Joshua Schulman

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Jan 1, 2026

No. 17 Kansas vs UCF: Get to Know the Knights

Dillon Davis

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Jan 1, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Elmarko Jackson (13) shoots against during the first half against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

How to Watch Kansas and UCF Face Off in Big 12 Opener

Joshua Schulman

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Jan 1, 2026

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) warms up prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Bill Self Shares Great News on Darryn Peterson's Injury Status for UCF Game

Joshua Schulman

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Jan 1, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) goes for a layup around Houston Christian Huskies forward Nehikhare Igiehon (7) during the second half in the NCAA men’s basketball on Dec. 29. 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State Cyclones Won't Have To Wait Long for Biggest Test in Big 12

Kenneth Teape

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Jan 1, 2026

Mar 19, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self speaks to the media during a press conference at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Kansas' Bill Self Reveals Thoughts on Eligibility Rule That Benefited Baylor

Joshua Schulman

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Jan 1, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Three Things for Kansas Basketball Fans to Watch Heading Into 2026

Joshua Schulman

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Dec 31, 2025

Dec 6, 2025; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Barrington Hargress (24) controls the ball in the first half against the Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Colorado Basketball's Five Most Important Big 12 Conference Matchups

Jack Carlough

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Dec 30, 2025

Dec 8, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Big 12 Gauntlet: Can Kansas Overcome Its Road Struggles From the Past?

Joshua Schulman

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Dec 30, 2025

Dec 16, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts during introductions prior to a game against the Towson Tigers at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Kansas HC Bill Self Updates Darryn Peterson Status Before UCF Game

Joshua Schulman

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Dec 30, 2025

Feb 3, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Middle School Phenom? Kansas Reportedly Offers 8th Grader Omar Muhammad

Joshua Schulman

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Dec 29, 2025

Florida guard Xaivian Lee drives to the basket against Colgate during a game this season.

What Top Men’s College Basketball Teams Should Resolve to Do in New Year

Kevin Sweeney

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Dec 29, 2025

Dec 22, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts to a call against the Davidson Wildcats during the first half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

What KenPom Metrics Reveal About Kansas Basketball Entering Big 12 Play

Joshua Schulman

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Dec 29, 2025

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