Kansas Welcomes Baylor on Friday – University of Kansas

The University of Kansas will host Baylor on January 16 as part of their two-game home stand. This matchup at Allen Fieldhouse is set for a 7 p.m. (Central) tip-off and will be broadcast on FOX.

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Baylor Bears Overview

Both Kansas and Baylor secured NCAA National Championships in recent years, with Baylor winning in 2021 and Kansas following in 2022. The Jayhawks enter this game after a commanding 84-63 victory over No. 2 Iowa State on January 13, marking their fifth consecutive win against ranked teams at home.

Recent Performances

• Baylor clinched its first Big 12 victory with a 94-79 win against Oklahoma State.
• Kansas leads the all-time series against Baylor at 36-11, with a remarkable 20-1 home record in Lawrence.
• Baylor has won the last two encounters, both held in Waco, Texas.

Statistical Highlights

Kansas holds a strong record of 137-24 following losses in the Bill Self era (since 2003). This season, they are undefeated after a loss, showing resilience on the court.

• AGGREGATE STATS:
  • Points per game: 77.9
  • Scoring margin: +10.1
  • Rebounds per game: 39.3 (rebounds margin: +3.6)
  • Assists: 15.1; Steals: 5.6; Blocks: 6.2
• DEFENSIVE RANKINGS:
  • Field goal percentage defense: 38.3% (8th nationally)
  • Three-point defense: 28.2% (11th nationally)
  • Blocks per game: 6.2 (6th nationally)

Key Players to Watch

• Darryn Peterson: Leads the team with 21.8 points per game.
• Tre White: Averaging 15.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, he just recorded his fourth double-double.
• Flory Bidunga: Averages 13.7 points and 8.8 rebounds with a high field goal percentage of 76.7% over the last six games.
• Melvin Council Jr.: Averaging 16.0 points in Big 12 play; named Big 12 and national player of the week.
• Bryson Tiller: Key contributor with 8.2 points and 5.6 rebounds.

Future Schedule

After facing Baylor, Kansas will embark on a road trip that includes a game against Colorado on January 20. This matchup will also be televised on ESPN, with Kansas leading the historical series at 126-40, including 22 wins in their last 23 matches against Colorado.