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: No. 3 Kansas at TCU, 8 p.m., Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, Texas (ESPN2)
Opponent’s record: 11-1
KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 36
Point spread: KU by 6 1/2
All statistics from KenPom.com, Hoop-Math.com and Synergy Sports Technology. KenPom stats also only include Division I competition.
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