Kansas’ post defense did not past the test against New Mexico State on Saturday night in the Jayhawks’ first game without the injured Udoka Azubuike.
The Aggies scored 36 points in the paint, drawing the ire of KU coach Bill Self during and after KU’s 63-60 come-from-behind victory at the Sprint Center.
“I think it is because Doke’s out. But I also think, ‘How in the world can we not defend … (how can) Dedric (Lawson) and Mitch (Lightfoot) not defend better in tight? How in the world? Just let them get wherever they want to and be slow reacting.