Despite producing an undefeated record in this season’s Players Era, the Kansas Jayhawks will be spending their Thanksgiving Eve battling for 3rd place. It doesn’t help when its against the No. 17 Tennessee Volunteers.
The Jayhawks found two relatively secure victories against ACC sides Notre Dame (71-61) and Syracuse (71-60). Both had moments of insecurity where perhaps a slightly more talented team could take advantage of the scoring droughts that a Darryn Peterson and Jayden Dawson-less team produced.
Yet, in the end, when clutch moments were needed, a number of different Jayhawks stepped up, which should be a relief to Bill Self heading into the thick of the regular season.