Here’s something crazy to think about, yet entirely true as Kansas prepares to take on Missouri in Sunday’s charity game at the Sprint Center.
The Jayhawks are about to face the most talented player they’ll see all year. In an exhibition game. Some five months and 11 days before the college basketball season concludes in April.
For KU, this will be more than just the quick renewal of a rivalry that ended five years ago. It also will be an early defensive test against Michael Porter Jr. — someone who should challenge a KU frontline that is thinner than years past.