Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction.
Thursday's game: No. 1 seed Kansas vs. No. 16 seed Penn, 1 p.m., Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita
TV: TBS
Opponent’s record: 24-8
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KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 126
Point spread: KU by 13 1/2.
All statistics from KenPom.