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Melvin Council Jr. is everything Kansas basketball fans should want in a player

Melvin Council Jr. had an incredible game against NC State, but he should be a fan favorite already. The way he plays, with tenacity, heart, and hustle, is endearing him to KU fans, and rightfully so.

Kansas basketball guard Melvin Council Jr. | Grant Halverson/GettyImages

On Saturday at NC State, Kansas basketball guard Melvin Council Jr. had a career night in the 77-76 overtime win. Council, whose career high in made three-point shots was four going into the game, had made just five of his 27 attempts from behind the arc as a Jayhawk.