Tre has been slowed by an oral infection that required recent surgery. OUCH

Peterson's defense is nowhere near the level of his offense. He looks like the freshman he is on defense. I'm sure the NBA will teach him defense.

@kjayhawks2.0 said in Iowa St Favored By 6.5; I Don't Think So … Gamechat Thread - 2/14 12:00 CT:

@Jayhawk_69 it’s very interesting considering Self announced today DP is a 100% go for tomorrow. Vegas usually isn’t too far off on these things.

The oddsmaker on the KState game in Manhattan had us favored by 4.5 if I remember correctly. I worry that poor soul is pushing up cacti in the Nevada desert. Or, at least mopping the buffet floors.

If Flory, Bryson and Tre play defense like they did in the 2nd half of the AZ win, there may be an oddsmaker buried in the desert by 3pm. RC baby, make them eat sand.

ESPN has the game at 6.5pts. I don't think so. Yes, Hilton will be rocking with KU hatred and ISt has won its last 3 games against KU there. We've got to keep Flory and Bryson on the floor; both have done much better at avoiding foul problems. Forwards Momcilovic 18 pts and Jefferson 17 pts must be slowed down like our earlier win where they scored 11 and 12 respectively. Bill is 14-9 at Hilton so KU must get back to winning there. It's been announced that Peterson will start. I wonder if ISt fans will stay classy or bring the TxTech cheer to the game. Noon Central on ABC. RC

Goodness, what a night for top seed upsets: IowaSt #5, Nebr #7, Illinois #8 and North Car #11 all lost.

@bskeet said in Kansas Jayhawks vs Arizona Wild Cats Game Chat Mon. 2/9 8:00 CT:

Player of the Game: Bidunga
MVP: AFH

Tiller continues to improve and was crucial.
Respect to Tommy Lloyd and Arizona. He took the high road post-game; that team is stacked.

But, Tiller seems to have a good game, then follows it with a 4 or 6 pt underwhelming game. We need consistency Bryson, come on now.

Tommy Loyd's comments after the game were interesting; he didn't whine about officiating or anything else. Of course when your team is 23-1, ranked number 1 and had to play an away game in an arena where the home team is 38-0 on Monday Nights, most AZ reporters and fans weren't too upset. I found the comments in my google news feed. Nice win. On to #5 ISt. Man, what a conference.

Well KU is now #9 in both AP and the coaches polls. 4 Big 12 teams in the top 9.

Wow, AZ taking OSt to the woodshed

No second half bench points. Problem?

KU bigs are 6/7; may we please go inside more

@FormerlyStlJhawk said in Utah Utes vs the Kansas Kans 2/7 1:30 CT:

Rare for Bill to call a time out this early

But necessary

Not good; letting the Utes hang around

OKSt may not be the 20 pt dog ESPN says at AZ. We'll see

@rcjhdraft said in Other Games 2025-2026:

man I would've never imagined that zuby could become this much of a beast. Good for him

Way to go Zuby: 21 pts on 6-10 including a 3ptr; 8/10 FTs and 10 rbs. I sure liked him in a KU uni.

I'm worried that the Utah game may be a trap game. I'm assuming DP will sit it out or just play a few minutes. With AZ coming in Monday and the usual ESPN Big Monday hype, it will be hard for our guys to find energy and motivation for a 9-12 opponent.

A tough fought game and the good news is neither coach left the court in handcuffs. RC

No showboating or crowd reaction by DP after his final 2 3 pointers won the game for KU. Darryn impressed me with his maturity, esp after the first half chant.

I sure hope Flory, Bryson and Tre stay out of foul trouble like they did against BYU. Slowing down Toppin and stopping open 3s would sure help