Quick scout: Will KU, Baylor play more like themselves in second matchup?

Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction.

Saturday’s game: No. 10 Kansas at Baylor, 1 p.m., Ferrell Center, Waco, Texas

TV: CBS

Opponent’s record: 14-10

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KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 39

Point spread: KU by 1 1/2.

All statistics from KenPom.com, Hoop-Math.com and Synergy Sports Technology. KenPom stats also only include Division I competition.

3 Strengths

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