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. 17 Villanova vs. No. 1 Kansas, 11 a.m. central, Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence
TV: ESPN
Opponent’s record: 8-3
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KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 20
Point spread: KU by 8.
All statistics from KenPom.com, Hoop-Math.com and Synergy Sports Technology.