Four Big Monday contests and an early Sunflower Showdown highlight KU basketball's Big 12 conference schedule released Thursday.
The Jayhawks, seeking their 13th consecutive regular season conference title, open Big 12 play at 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at TCU. It is the first time in conference history that league matchups will be contested in December.
The first installment of the Sunflower Showdown follows, with KU hosting in-state rival Kansas State at 7 p.m. Jan. 3 in Lawrence. The other matchup with the Wildcats will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. 6 in Manhattan, one of three Big Monday games for the Jayhawks on ESPN.