Game Primer: How To Watch, Things To Know for Kansas vs Tennessee
The Kansas Jayhawks ran into their first big road block last night, and have a quick turnaround in the third place game of the Maui Invitational. Their opponent is a similarly disappointed Tennessee Volunteers squad, who fell to Purdue 71-67 in the first semifinal. The winner of today's game will have a chance to keep some early season momentum through the holiday weekend.
Kansas continues to be ranked #1 in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll. They have been in the top 10 of the AP Poll in each of the last 41 polls. Tennessee is ranked #7 in the AP Poll and #8 in the Coaches Poll.
Kansas leads the overall series 4-3, but Tennessee has won the last two meetings. The Jayhawks are 2-1 on neutral courts in the series. The last meeting was a 64-50 Tennessee victory last season.
Here are the essentials:
How to Watch
Wednesday, November 22nd, 1:30 p.m. CST
Honolulu, HI: Stan Sherriff Center (10,300)
TV: ESPN
- Dan Shulman (Play-by-Play), Jay Bilas (Analyst), Angel Gray (Sideline)
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network
Webcast: KU Athletics Radio
- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)
Live Stats: Sports Illustrated Game Tracker
The Numbers
#1 Kansas: 4-1, KenPom: 9th overall, 17th offense, 6th defense
#7/#8 Tennessee: 4-1, KenPom: 7th overall, 33th offense, 1st defense
Line: KU -1.5
O/U: 140.5
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Fun Facts
The Jayhawks continued their unselfish play, as they were credited with 17 assists on 22 made shots.
Kevin McCullar has scored in double figures in each of the five games this season for Kansas.
