Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction. Stats are as of Friday afternoon.
Saturday’s game: No. 1 Kansas at No. 18 Arizona State, 8 p.m. Central, Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe, Ariz.
TV: ESPN2
Opponent’s record: 8-2
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KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 49
Point spread: KU by 4.