LAS VEGAS -- Kansas arrived at the Players Era Championship with a 3-2 record and a long list of question marks. Bill Self's team was without potential No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson, and became even more short-handed when senior Jayden Dawson hurt his wrist during warmups before Monday's game.
The Jayhawks also arrived as an unranked team, the first time in 20 years they've been out of the AP Top 25 in the month of November.
After Wednesday's 81-76 comeback win over No. 17 Tennessee, Kansas leaves the desert with three straight wins and renewed optimism about its potential -- especially with Peterson's return likely not too far away.