Kansas Jayhawks prepare too Host TCU Horned Frogs
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LAWRENCE, kan. – The No.22 Kansas Jayhawks (10-4, 0-1 Big 12) will look to bounce back from their recent loss as they host the TCU Horned Frogs (11-3, 1-0 Big 12) on Tuesday, January 6th. Tip-off from Allen fieldhouse is scheduled for 8 p.m. Central Time and will be televised on ESPN.
Recent Performance
Kansas is coming off an 81-75 defeat at UCF on January 3rd,marking their first conference loss of the season. TCU, on the other hand, secured a 69-63 victory against Baylor in their Big 12 opener on the same day, extending their winning streak to six games.
Series History
the Jayhawks hold a dominant 27-4 all-time record against the Horned Frogs. This rivalry dates back to 1952, with Kansas boasting a 23-4 record against TCU since both teams joined the Big 12 Conference. Kansas has won the last three meetings between the two programs.
Kansas Under Bill Self
Head coach Bill Self has a remarkable record following a loss, with the Jayhawks achieving a 135-24 (84.8%) record in such situations since the 2003-04 season. This season, Kansas is 3-0 after a loss.
Team Rankings and Statistics
Kansas currently ranks No. 18 in the NCAA NET rankings, placing fifth in the Big 12. Their strength of schedule is ranked No. 3 nationally, making them the only Big 12 team in the top 10.
Key team statistics for kansas include:
- Points Per game: 75.8
- Scoring Margin: +11.2
- Rebounds Per Game: 40.1 (+4.9 margin)
- assists Per Game: 15.4
- Steals Per Game: 5.2
- Blocked Shots Per Game: 6.3 (4th nationally)
- Field Goal Percentage Defense: 37.1% (4th nationally)
- Three-Point Field Goal Percentage Defense: 25.5% (4th nationally)
Key Players
Darryn Peterson
Freshman guard Darryn Peterson is leading the Jayhawks in scoring with 20.6 points per game. He recently achieved a career-high of 26 points against UCF and has made 16 three-pointers in just five games played.
Tre White
Senior guard Tre White is averaging 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game,ranking second on the team in both categories. he recently recorded his second double-double of the season with 14 points and 11 rebounds against UCF.White is averaging 16.0 points and 8.8 rebounds in his last five contests.
Flory Bidunga
Sophomore center Flory Bidunga has been a dominant force in the paint, recording four double-doubles in his last seven games. He averages 14.2 points and a team-leading 9.1 rebounds per game. Bidunga is also a defensive standout, ranking second in the big 12 with 30 blocked shots (20th nationally) and averaging 2.4 blocks per game (21st nationally). His field goal percentage of 62.2% is third in the Big 12 and 22nd nationally.
Melvin Council Jr.
Senior Melvin Council Jr. was recently named the Big 12 and national player of the week after scoring a career-high 36 points against NC state,including nine three-pointers (the second-most in Kansas history). He averages 13.4 points per game and leads the team with 68 assists and 14 steals. His assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.4 is fourth in the Big 12 and 27th nationally.
Other Contributors
Redshirt-freshman forward Bryson Tiller (8.5 ppg) is second on the team with 21 blocked shots. Freshman Kohl Rasario (5.1 ppg) and redshirt-sophomore guard Jamari McDowell (4.2 ppg) provide valuable contributions from the perimeter.
Looking Ahead
Following the game against TCU, Kansas will continue Big 12 play on the road against West Virginia on Saturday, January 10th. Tip-off is set for 11 a.m.Central Time and will be televised on FOX. Kansas leads the overall series against West Virginia 19-7, though the mountaineers have won the last two matchups.