Game Primer: Oklahoma Sooners at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball
The Kansas Jayhawks suffered an unexpected loss on Wednesday when they went on the road against the UCF Knights. The Oklahoma Sooners, today's opponent, also lost on the road on Wednesday. In the brutal Big 12, those unexpected losses can quickly snowball into losing streaks.
Kansas comes into the game locked in at #3 in both Top 25 polls, although they are likely to slip after their loss to UCF. Oklahoma is ranked #9 in both polls under third-year coach Porter Moser.
The Jayhawks lead the all-time series 155-69, including a 52-7 record in Allen Fieldhouse. They have won the last five matchups. Bill Self is 27-6 against Oklahoma while at Kansas, while Moser is 0-3 against Kansas while at Oklahoma.
Here are the essentials:
How to Watch
Saturday, January 13th, 1:00 p.m. CST
Lawrence, KS: Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)
TV: Big 12 NOW on ESPN+
- Mark Neely (Play-by-Play), Tim Welsh (Analyst)
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network
Webcast: KU Athletics Radio
- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)
Online Streaming: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sports Illustrated Game Tracker
The Numbers
#3 Kansas: 13-2 (1-1 Big 12), KenPom: 19th overall, 42nd offense, 12th defense
#9 Oklahoma: 13-2 (1-1 Big 12), KenPom: 20th overall, 44th offense, 15th defense
Line: KU -7.5
O/U: 142.5
Game Coverage
Predictions, Picks & Betting Odds
Kansas on Upset Watch (via SI.com)
Predictions from the Blue Wings Rising Staff
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Fun Facts
The Jayhawks will wear special shooting shirts during warmups in recognition of Martin Luther King Day on January 15th.
This is the final meeting in Allen Fieldhouse against Oklahoma while the Sooners are members of the Big 12 conference. The series started in 1920.
Kevin McCullar (19.8 ppg) and Hunter Dickinson (18.9 ppg) are the top two scorers in the Big 12 this season. Dajuan Harris leads the conference with 7.1 assists per game and Dickinson leads with 11.9 rebounds per game.
Under Self, the Jayhawks are 19-4 against AP Top 10 teams, including 10-1 versus Top 5 teams.
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