Game Primer: How to Watch, Key Players and Important Information for Iowa State at Kansas
The Kansas Jayhawks are looking to keep their regular season conference title hopes alive when they host the Iowa State Cyclones Wednesday night in Allen Fieldhouse.
The Jayhawks are receiving votes in the AP poll, but currently unranked in both polls. The Cyclones are #9 in the AP poll and #6 in the Coaches poll.
Kansas leads the all-time series over Iowa State 47-46, However Iowa State has a 14 game winning streak against Kansas dating back to March 2nd, 2015. The Iowa State Cyclones have won six straight games against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Field House.
Here are the essentials:
The Numbers
Kansas: 19-5, 10-4 Big 12
Iowa State: 22-4, 11-3 Big 12
Line: KU +4.5
O/U: 141.5
How to Watch
Wednesday, February 23rd, 7:00pm CST
Allen Field House, Lawrence, Kansas
TV: Big 12 Now on ESPN+
- Josh Klingler (Play-by-Play), Brenda VanLenger (Analyst)
Radio: IMG Jayhawk Radio Network
- Jimmy Chavez (Play-by-Play)
Webcast: Kansas Online Radio
Online Streaming: www.espn.com/watch or the ESPN app (subscription required)
Game Coverage
Follow along during the game for live updates from both the Rock Chalk Podcast and Kansas Women's Basketball Twitter accounts.
Come join the conversation in the Blue Wings Rising Discord Server.
Key Players
Kansas
Ioanna Chatzileonti #13 (G): The Jayhawks missed her presence in the last meeting between these two teams, and it really showed in the defensive rotations and ability to move the ball around the perimeter. Her availability should significantly change the way this game plays out.
Taiyanna Jackson #1 (C): Her inside presence will be an important counter to the strong guard play of the Cyclones. Her ability to secure the paint to allow the rest of the team to guard the perimeter will go a long way to deciding this game.
Iowa State
Ashley Joens #24 (G): Her 21 points and 11 rebounds in the last meeting were above her season averages of 20.2 and 9.2, respectively, but she's scored 28 or more points in 2 of the last 3 games for the Cyclones.
Emily Ryan #11 (G): The Claflin, KS native should be fired up to play in her home state. She averages 12.2 points per game on the back of 40% shooting from 3-point range.
Fun Facts
The Jayhawks are currently on pace to set a single-season school record for blocks per game. Their average of 5.9 blocks per game is best in the Big 12 Conference and 5th nationally.
A win tonight will give the Jayhawks their longest ever winning streak in Big 12 play. The current seven-game winning streak has matched the seven-game run to end the 1996-97 season.
