Watch No. 17 Kansas vs. UCF: TV, Stream, and Storylines for Saturday

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Watch No. 17 Kansas vs. UCF: TV, Stream, and Storylines for Saturday

No. 17 Kansas is set to face UCF in the Big 12 opener on January 3. The Jayhawks are traveling to Orlando, Florida, to take on the Knights. Kansas holds a record of 10-3, currently on a four-game winning streak. They recently secured a decisive 90-61 victory over Davidson. Meanwhile, UCF boasts an impressive 11-1 record, having won 10 consecutive games since their defeat to Vanderbilt.

Recent Performances

Kansas: After suffering a close 61-56 loss to No. 4 UConn, they have bounced back strongly.
UCF: Their only loss this season was a high-scoring 105-93 game against No. 11 Vanderbilt.

Historically, Kansas has the upper hand against UCF, leading their all-time series 3-1. Their last meeting yielded an overtime win for Kansas, ending 98-94 during the Big 12 Tournament.

Key Players

The Jayhawks showcase talent including:

Darryn Peterson – a freshman guard averaging 19.2 points per game, currently sidelined due to injuries.
Flory Bidunga and Tre White – both contributed 18 points in the recent game against Davidson.
Other notable performers include Bryson Tiller (11 points) and Melvin Council Jr. (10 points).

UCF’s dynamic performance is led by:

Themus Fulks – a transfer from Milwaukee, second in the Big 12 with 86 assists this season.
Riley Kugel – scored 18 points in their latest win against Florida Atlantic.
Jamichael Stillwell (15 points) and John Bol (11 points and a career-high 11 rebounds) also stood out.

Coaching Background

Bill Self is in his 23rd season as head coach for the Jayhawks, recognized as the winningest coach in the program’s history. At the same time, Johnny Dawkins leads UCF in his 10th season as head coach, noted for his storied player career at Duke.