Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction.
Saturday’s game: No. 2 Kansas vs. Oklahoma State, 1 p.m. (ESPN2)
Opponent’s record: 10-6
KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 33
Point spread: KU by 13 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 Offensive rebounding: Oklahoma State ranks sixth nationally in offensive rebound percentage with four players who are top 500 in the stat.