Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction.
Friday’s game: South Dakota State vs. No. 4 Kansas, 7 p.m., Allen Fieldhouse (KMCI (Ch. 38), Spectrum Sports KC, ESPN3)
Opponent’s record: 3-0
KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 107
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Point spread: KU by 21 1/2 .
All statistics from KenPom.