Behind the bracket: Chaos on the top line
Preseason expectations have been skewed a month into the season, as a number of new teams hit the No. 1 seed line.
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2020 Schedule
6-1, 1st in Big 12
- 11/54L 68-66
- 11/8W 74-62
- 11/15W 112-57
- 11/19W 75-63
- 11/25CHAMW 93-63
- 11/26W 71-56
- 11/27W 90-84
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Power Rankings: Louisville takes over top spot
The unbeaten Cardinals are the new No. 1 and have a challenging week ahead, including a date with No. 2 Michigan.
No. 4 Kansas beats Dayton 90-84 in overtime for Maui title
Devon Dotson scored 31 points, Udoka Azubuike had seven of his 29 in overtime and No. 4 Kansas outlasted Dayton 90-84 to win its third Maui Invitational title on Wednesday.
Azubuike sends Crutcher's floater into the stands (0:30)
Dotson hustles for the easy transition layup (0:18)
Kansas buries BYU behind a strong defensive effort (1:33)
No. 4 Kansas beats BYU 71-56 for spot in Maui title game
David McCormack scored 16 points, Ochai Agbaji added 14 and No. 4 Kansas turned a huge second half into a trip to the Maui Invitational title game with a 71-56 victory over Brigham Young on Tuesday night.
Azubuike steals and slams it on the other end (0:27)
Wooden Legacy field reduced to 4 teams for 2020
The Wooden Legacy basketball tournament, played during Thanksgiving week, will be reduced to four teams in 2020, featuring Georgetown, Kansas, UCLA and Virginia.
No. 4 Kansas cruises over Chaminade 93-63 in Maui
Devin Dotson scored 19 points, Udoka Azubuike added 15 despite early foul trouble and No. 5 Kansas cruised to a 93-63 victory over Division II Chaminade at the Maui Invitational on Monday.
Garrett throws one to the hoop for Azubuike's alley-oop (0:18)
Azubuike muscles inside for the jam (0:30)
Top questions for Feast Week and best potential tourney matchups
Top teams, Final Four rematches and tropical locations will be among the prominent themes of Feast Week. Here's a taste of what we'll see.
Power Rankings: Get ready for a Feast Week shake-up
The majority of college basketball's top teams will face significant challenges -- some against each other -- during Thanksgiving week.
This Just In
The NCAA has extended Kansas' deadline to respond to the NCAA's accusations of recruiting violations by its men's basketball program. Kansas now has until Feb. 19, 2020 -- 90 days from Thursday -- to respond to the NCAA's Notice of Allegations
Hot board: After signing day dust settles, who's left?
College basketball's early signing period ends Wednesday. Here's who will still be available, and the schools most likely to sign them.
Azubuike leads No. 4 Kansas to 75-63 win over E Tennessee St
Udoka Azubuike pounded home 21 points, Devon Dotson added 19 and fourth-ranked Kansas weathered East Tennessee State's second-half charge to escape with a 75-63 victory Tuesday night.
Azubuike muscles his way to the basket (0:17)
Agbaji puts up the acrobatic up and under (0:17)
Garrett drives hard for the and-1 bucket (0:24)
Dotson lobs to De Sousa for the alley-oop (0:17)
Power Rankings: Can Michigan State stay on top?
Kentucky's stay at No. 1 was brief thanks to Evansville's shocking upset. This week, the Spartans get the nod over No. 2 Duke.
Big 12, ACC (and Evansville!) lead ESPN+ weekly viewer's guide
Oklahoma State, Kansas and the Wake Forest-Davidson battle are among the highlights of the ESPN+ schedule for the week of Nov. 18.
Biggest early concerns for college basketball's top 10
Heading into college basketball's third week, top teams are beginning to emerge. None are without flaws.
Monmouth's Papas gets tech after dunk as Kansas runs clock out (0:26)
2019-20 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 0-0 | - | 7-0 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Texas | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Baylor | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Kansas | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Oklahoma | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| TCU | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Kansas State | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Iowa State | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Texas Tech | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game83.0Tied-16th
Rebounds Per Game37.6165th
Assists Per Game16.630th
Points Allowed64.7103rd
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2020 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Thompson | SG | Signed | 90 |
| Gethro Muscadin | C | Signed | 80 |
| Latrell Jossell | PG | Committed | 77 |
| Tyon Grant-Foster | SF | Signed | - |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 14 |
| Tournament Record | 103-45 |
| Championship Seasons | 1952, 1988, 2008 |
| Tournament Appearances | 46 |