Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction.
Saturday’s game: No. 3 Kansas at Texas, 5 p.m. in Austin, Texas (ESPN)
Opponent’s record: 10-18
KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 72
Point spread: Kansas by 8 1/2 .
All statistics from KenPom.com, Hoop-Math.com and Synergy Sports Technology. KenPom stats also only include Division I competition.
3 Strengths
u25aa Overall defense: Texas ranks 24th in KenPom’s adjusted defensive efficiency measure, which is actually four spots ahead of KU.