Between them they have 206 career wins, four All-Big 12 selections, one All-American selection and seven Big 12 titles.
Iowa State’s Georges Niang and Kansas’ Perry Ellis have been at this a long time during the same time. Saturday will mark the 11th career matchup between these seemingly omnipresent foes in the past four years.
“What are they,” ISU senior Jameel McKay asked, “the kings of the Big 12 right now?”
Reigning Big 12 player of the year and fellow senior Buddy Hield may dispute that moniker, but there’s no doubt these power forwards are among the best the conference could offer over at least the last three years.