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Battle of big men one to watch as West Virginia hosts Kansas

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — From Chamberlain-Russell to Robinson-Olajuwon, basketball’s history is defined by compelling battles between big men in the post.

That’s not so much the case anymore.

Spacing is the thing, with teams rolling out three or even four guards to spread the floor and penetrate to the rim to either score or kick it out for a three. Centers are starting to resemble another famous large and lumbering creature — the dinosaur.

That is what makes Wednesday night’s game between No. 14 West Virginia (18-5, 6-4 Big 12) and No. 3 Kansas (20-3, 9-1) such a special treat.