Kansas St vs Kansas Game Preview
The No. 15 Kansas Jayhawks (21-8, 9-7) take on the Kansas State Wildcats (17-12, 7-9 Big 12) on March 5 at Allen Fieldhouse. Get the best basketball analysis about this coming game in this article.
Kansas St Analysis: Coming off a 2 point loss
Kansas State (7-9 Big 12) is now seen as one of the “Next Four Out” teams in the NCAA Tournament. Although there is not much time left, a victory in this game would give them a huge lift before the time runs out. Due to their defense, which surrenders 69.9 points per game, Kansas State is capable of competing against any team. They restrict opponents to 19.1 attempts at free throws, a 31.1% three-point percentage, and 40.4% shooting. Despite having a -3.4 turnover differential, the Wildcats have a +2.8 rebounding margin. Fans want to see if they can surprise their opponents once more. Kansas State’s offense, which scored 72.6 points per game going into this contest, has struggled.
Kansas Analysis: They’re ranked 14th in NCAA basketball
Kansas has dropped 3 of the last 5 games and 2 in a row. Despite having high hopes going into the season, they currently face a #3 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Their defense should be the first line of resistance if they want to have a good season finale. Opponents are limited to 68.3 points per game by the Jayhawks. The opponents of Kansas have attempted 17.2 free throws on average, 40.2% from the field, and 33.0% from three. This group has a +0.4 turnover margin and a +2.9 rebounding edge. Meanwhile, leading scorer Kevin McCullar Jr. (19.1 ppg) has returned to this offense. For a team that scores 76.6 points per game on average, he will be essential.
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Kansas State vs Kansas Game Information
- Date: 03/05/2024
- Time: 09:00 PM ET
- Location: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS.
- How to Watch Kansas St vs Kansas : ESPN
- Live Stream: CBS.com
