All eyes will be on the Kentucky Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks when they tip-off at 6:00 in Lawrence. The two winningest programs in NCAA history will be meeting for the 34th time in their history this evening. The Wildcats hold a 23-10 overall advantage, but the Jayhawks have won four of the last five games. In the Coach Calipari era the record is an even .500 with each matchup featuring both teams in the top 25.
Coach Bill Self’s group is currently ranked #5 nationally with a 17-2 record, 6-1 in the Big 12. Kansas’ last three games have each been won by three points a piece including Monday night’s double overtime thriller against Texas Tech.