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Where ESPN BPI Ranks Kansas Basketball After Brutal Loss to Houston

The Jayhawks are recovering from a tough loss to Houston on Saturday, but their metrics remain strong.
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Jan 18, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self questions a call by the officials during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images
Jan 18, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self questions a call by the officials during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images | Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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The Kansas Jayhawks are no strangers to adversity, and their double-overtime loss to Houston on Saturday provided another reminder of the challenges that come with competing at the highest level of college basketball in the Big 12.

Despite the defeat, Kansas remains firmly entrenched among the nation's elite in ESPN’s Basketball Power Index (BPI), a ranking system that evaluates team strength and predicts future performance using a mix of offensive and defensive metrics.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of Kansas’ current standing.

Kansas Jayhawks ESPN BPI Snapshot

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Jan 25, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Rylan Griffen (6) shoots a three point shot as Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) defends in overtime at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images
  • Overall Record: 14-5
  • BPI Rank: 7
  • Offensive BPI Rating: 8.4
  • Defensive BPI Rating: 10.6
  • Projected Final Record: 22.4-8.6
  • Conference Projected Record: 13.4-6.6
  • Chance to Win Conference: 10.8%
  • Remaining Strength of Schedule (SOS) Rank: 46th

What’s Next for Kansas?

Kansas will aim to regroup and take advantage of their home-court edge when they face UCF on Tuesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Following a crushing loss to Houston, the Jayhawks are eager to regain their momentum. In their previous meeting with UCF, Kansas dominated with a commanding 51-point victory, and they’ll look to replicate that performance to build confidence and get back on track.

This matchup offers an ideal opportunity for the Jayhawks to make a statement and refocus.

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MATHEY GIBSON

Mathey Gibson is the Managing Editor for the Kansas Jayhawks On SI. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he has extensive experience covering major college sports, including reporting on Crimson Tide athletics since 2019 for outlets like Alabama Crimson Tide On SI, The Crimson White, and Tide Illustrated. Now focused on Kansas, Gibson has covered significant events such as the NCAA Tournament, College World Series, and the College Football Playoff, bringing a deep understanding of collegiate athletics to one of the nation’s premier programs.

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