Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction.
Friday’s game: Kansas vs. Louisiana, 7 p.m., Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence
TV: ESPN+
Opponent’s record: 1-1
KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 124
Point spread: KU by 21 1/2.
All statistics from KenPom.com, Hoop-Math.com and Synergy Sports Technology. KenPom stats also only include Division I competition.
3 Strengths
u25aa Offensive rebounding: Louisiana has ranked in the top 60 in O-board percentage in each of the past five seasons and was sixth nationally last year.