The underrated stat that is spearheading Kansas’ recent results

Jan 24, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self watches his team during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images | Scott Sewell-Imagn ImagesThe No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks are hours off of what could go down as a landmark win in their season after a narrow 64-61 win over the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders, where guard Darryn Peterson’s last-minute heroics pushed the Jayhawks past a stifling Tech defense.

While a lot of the talk will deservedly go towards Peterson and his clutch shot-making, the Jayhawks have also been able to continue their six-game winning streak thanks to one consistent stat:…