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Game Primer: How To Watch, Things To Know for Kansas State Wildcats at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball

Everything you need to know and LIVE updates for today's Senior Night game between the Jayhawks and Wildcats.
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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.

The Jayhawks lead the series 201-96, including 52-18 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas is looking to avoid the season sweep after an overtime loss in Manhattan exactly one month ago. The Jayhawks have won 7 of the last 9 meetings and 13 of the last 16. They have also won 16 straight games in Allen Fieldhouse against the Wildcats.

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

Tuesday, March 5th, 8:00 p.m. CST

Lawrence, KS: Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)

TV: ESPN

- Dan Shulman (Play-by-Play), Jay Williams (Analyst)

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: 21-8 (9-7 Big 12), KenPom: 17th overall, 44th offense, 11th defense

Kansas State: 17-12 (7-9 Big 12), KenPom: 68th overall, 147th offense, 19th defense

Line: KU -10.5

O/U: 142.5

Prediction, Picks & Betting Odds from SI's Betting team

Game Coverage

Kansas State Preview

Predictions from the Blue Wings Rising Staff

Fun Facts

Senior walk-on Michael Jankovich is expected to get his first career start tonight.

The Jayhawks have the #1 strength of schedule in the NET.

The Jayhawks have won the last 40 Senior Night games, a streak that started with the 1983-84 season under head coach Larry Brown.

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