Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction.
Monday’s game: Oklahoma at No. 1 Kansas, 8 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse (ESPN)
Opponent’s record: 10-18
KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 64
Point spread: Kansas by 14 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: Oklahoma ranks second in Big 12 play in both two-point percentage defense and block rate.