No. 19 Kansas men’s basketball team is set to face Colorado in an exciting matchup on Tuesday, January 20. The game will take place at the CU Events Center, with a tip-off scheduled for 10 p.m. Central Time. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN.
Kansas and Colorado Season Overview
Kansas enters this game with a record of 13-5 overall and 3-2 in conference play. The team is fresh off a significant victory, defeating Baylor 80-62 on January 16. Meanwhile, Colorado aims to break a three-game losing streak after falling to West Virginia 72-61 on January 17. The Buffaloes hold a strong home record of 9-2 this season.
Coaching Background
Two notable figures from the Kansas program are connected to Colorado’s coaching staff. Head coach Tad Boyle played for Kansas from 1982 to 1985. Additionally, assistant coach Danny Manning, who led Kansas to the 1988 NCAA National Championship as a player, is part of Colorado’s team.
All-Time Series and Recent Matchups
Kansas boasts a commanding lead in the all-time series against Colorado, with a record of 126 wins to 40 losses. The Jayhawks have won three consecutive matchups, including a 41-27 record in games played in Boulder and a 26-8 record at the CU Events Center.
Kansas’ Performance Metrics
Currently ranked 17th in the NCAA NET, Kansas maintains the second-highest strength of schedule nationally. Here are some key statistics:
- Average Points per Game: 78.0
- Scoring Margin: +10.5
- Rebounds per Game: 39.2 (+3.2 rebound margin)
- Assists per Game: 15.1
- Steals per Game: 5.8
- Blocked Shots per Game: 6.3 (4th nationally)
- Field Goal Percentage Defense: 38.2% (7th nationally)
- Three-Point Field Goal Percentage Defense: 28.8% (15th nationally)
Key Players to Watch
Several players have stood out for Kansas this season:
- Darryn Peterson: Leads the team with an average of 22.2 points per game, including six games of 20 or more points.
- Tre White: Averaging 14.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, he recorded his fourth double-double against Iowa State.
- Flory Bidunga: Averages 14.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, currently leading the Big 12 with 47 blocked shots.
- Melvin Council Jr.: Contributes 13.2 points and leads the team with 88 assists.
- Bryson Tiller: Averaging 8.1 points and starting 15 games, he has recorded 26 blocked shots this season.
Looking Ahead
Following the matchup against Colorado, Kansas will complete its two-game road trip with a game against Kansas State in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on January 24. This contest will be broadcast at 7 p.m. Central on FOX. Kansas leads the overall series against Kansas State, with 203 wins to 97 losses, making it one of the most notable rivalries in NCAA Division I history.
