Kam McGusty eyed his defender like a predator sizing up his prey.
Miami already led Kansas by six in the closing seconds of Sunday’s first half, and McGusty saw a chance to extend the Hurricanes’ advantage.
McGusty went right. Kansas freshman K.J. Adams slid his feet and blocked his path.
McGusty spun back left. Adams, again, was right there.
In the end, McGusty tried to use a step-back dribble to free himself for a left-wing 3-pointer. Adams didn’t give him even a sliver of space, deflecting the shot with his left hand and then pumping his fist with the right as the halftime buzzer sounded.