Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction.
Tuesday’s game: No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 4 Kansas, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, United Center, Chicago (ESPN)
Opponent’s record: 2-0
KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 5
Point spread: KU by 4 1/2.
All statistics from KenPom.com, Hoop-Math.com and Synergy Sports Technology. KenPom stats also only include Division I competition.
3 Strengths
u25aa Rim protection: Kentucky is the fifth-tallest team according to KenPom’s numbers, and unsurprisingly, that’s helped out the team’s defense on the back end.