Game Primer: How To Watch, Things To Know for Kansas Jayhawks Basketball at Houston Cougars
The Kansas Jayhawks are at home for what is sure to be an emotional Senior Night against the Kansas State Wildcats, looking to end their losing streak and send multiple important players out with a final home win.
Kansas tumbled in both polls after two losses last week, coming in at #14 in the AP Poll and #15 in the Coaches Poll. It's the first time since the 2021 season that Kansas has been outside of the Top 10. Houston is on an eight-game winning streak and held on to #1 in the latest polls.
The Jayhawks lead the series 6-2, including a dominant 78-65 win in Allen in Allen Fieldhouse earlier this season. Kansas lost their only meeting down in Houston, a 91-76 loss on November 26th, 1983.
Check out the essentials below, and then come join us as the crew gives you LIVE updates and analysis from the fan experience.
How to Watch
Saturday, March 9th, 3:00 p.m. CST
Lawrence, KS: Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)
TV: ESPN
- Jon Sciambi (Play-by-Play), Fran Fraschilla (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
#14/#15 Kansas: 22-8 (10-7 Big 12), KenPom: 17th overall, 38th offense, 10th defense
#1 Houston: 27-3 (14-3 Big 12), KenPom: 1st overall, 12th offense, 1st defense
Line: HOU -7.5
O/U: 139.5
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Fun Facts
The Jayhawks are 9-17 against teams ranked #1 in the AP poll, However, they are 4-3 with Bill Self leading the team.
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