Rock Chalk Talk · Nov 23, 2022
Kansas Mashes NC State, 80-74
The Kansas Jayhawks started things off in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament with a 80-74 win over the NC State Wolfpack. Gradey Dick was preheated with 6 first half threes, the most for a Jayhawk since JR Giddens in 2004. Gradey roasted the Wolfpack for 25 points.
Jalen Wilson came up big by baking NC State for 19 points and 11 rebounds. Not to be outdone, junior guard Dajuan Harris, came up with several big plays down the stretch to add to his 14 point total. Including this buttery roll off the glass:
The Wolfpack trio of Smith, Morsell, and Joiner burned Kansas for a combined 57 points on the day. DJ Burns also cooked up a savory 8 points off the bench.