Well, here come the Jayhawks.
“You shouldn’t put too much emphasis on tonight,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. “But we did kind of grow up.”
Maybe. Probably? That’s how it looked in KU’s 64-49 win over K-State. It’s how it felt, and even if KU’s a-ha moment came a little later than usual it still might be enough to salvage what would have to be among the least likely Big 12 basketball titles since this crazy streak began in 2005.
Kansas will be favored in each of its last three games — at Oklahoma State on Saturday, and at Oklahoma and Baylor at home next week.