Bolstered by senior big man Landen Lucas, Kansas’ four-guard lineup has been able to hold its own on the backboards so far this season.
“That’s a huge focal point for us because we play small,” KU junior guard Devonté Graham said after the Jayhawks (17-1, 6-0 i the Big 12) outrebounded Iowa State 41-24 in a 76-72 victory over the Cyclones (11-6, 3-3) on Monday night at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.
“We can’t play small and get outrebounded every game. We take pride in trying to rebound and help Landen (Lucas) out, especially,” Graham added.
The Jayhawks have grabbed 238 rebounds in six Big 12 games, second in the 10-team league to Baylor’s 242.