Game Primer and LIVE Blog: Cincinnati Bearcats at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball
The Kansas Jayhawks are back home for their first Big Monday game of the season, welcoming the Cincinnati Bearcats after losing in a heartbreaker on the road over the weekend.
Kansas fell in the polls earlier today, coming in at 7 in the AP Poll and 8 in the Coaches Poll, avoiding a big loss thanks to their ranked win.
The Bearcats lead the all-time series 4-3, including a 1-1 record in Allen Fieldhouse. But the last time these two teams played in Lawrence was back in 1967. Kansas has won the last 2 matchups in the series. Bill Self is 1-0 against Cincinnati in his career, which came while he was in Tulsa. Cincinnati coach Wes Miller has never faced Kansas.
Check out the essentials below, and then come join us as Andy and Brendan give LIVE updates from inside Allen Fieldhouse, while Kyle gives live updates from the fan experience. We'll hit on everything that is happening around this matchup:
How to Watch
Monday, January 22th, 8:00 p.m. CST
Lawrence, KS: Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)
TV: ESPN
- Jon Sciambi (Play-by-Play), Jay Bilas (Analyst), Kris Budden (Sideline)
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network
Webcast: KU Athletics Radio
- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)
Online Streaming: fuboTV (Start your free trial)
Live Stats: Sports Illustrated Game Tracker
The Numbers
#7/#8 Kansas: 15-3 (3-2 Big 12), KenPom: 18th overall, 26th offense, 26th defense
Cincinnati: 13-5 (2-3 Big 12), KenPom: 33rd overall, 68th offense, 22nd defense
Line: KU -8.5
O/U: 147.5
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Fun Facts
The Jayhawks are 117-18 after a loss under Bill Self. Bill Self-led teams have only suffered 17 total losses in the friendly confines of Allen Fieldhouse.
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