Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction.
Tuesday’s game: Siena at No. 7 Kansas, 7 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse
Opponent record: 1-1
KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 80
Point spread: KU by 22 1/2.
All statistics from KenPom.com and Hoop-Math.com. KenPom stats also only include Division I competition.
u25aa Ball security (maybe): Siena ranks fourth nationally in the early season in turnover percentage while giving it away on just 10 percent of its possessions.