A surprise standout off the bench as Kansas won on the road for a change, K.J. Lawson discusses his crunch time contributions to an 82-77 Jayhawks victory at TCU.

“Everybody was happy,” Lawson said after scoring both the basket that got KU to OT and a go-ahead bucket in the extra period. “It was a group collective. Coach Self was mainly happy for me. I know my brother was happy for me, and Marcus and Charlie Moore. Those guys were definitely happy that I played well.”

If you required any confirmation that Kansas needed a road victory, look no further than Bill Self’s postgame comments following an overtime Big Monday win at TCU.

“That’s the best locker room we’ve had all year by far,” Self said after the rare KU road victory.

Following an 82-77 overtime victory that put an end to a four-game road losing streak, standout Kansas freshmen Ochai Agbaji and Devon Dotson explain how the Jayhawks survived their trip to TCU.

Dotson scored a career-high 25 points, plus 10 rebounds, in the crucial Big 12 victory and Agbaji added 20 points and 10 boards.

Mitch Lightfoot, Dedric Lawson and Ochai Agbaji spoke to reporters following KU's 84-72 win over Oklahoma State Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

Lawson led the team with 25 points, Agbaji scored 23 points, and Lightfoot collected nine rebounds in the win.

"It’s definitely crazy to think that last month I wasn't even playing," Agbaji said. "It’s just surreal. I’m enjoying it."

Kansas travels to TCU at 8 p.m. Monday.

Kansas coach Bill Self spoke to reporters following an 84-72 win over Oklahoma State Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

After the game, Self said that Mitch Lightfoot was instrumental in the team's victory. Lightfoot scored six points and collected nine rebounds in 20 minutes.

"His energy was great. He hasn’t had a lot of things go his way as of late but he keeps grinding. I don’t think he was the best player in the game, but he was certainly the most important player in the game."

Kansas travels to TCU at 8 p.m. Monday.

Mitch Lightfoot spoke to reporters Friday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

"It sucks, but you have to be ready for it and you have to adjust," Lightfoot said.

Kansas plays host to Oklahoma State at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Dedric Lawson spoke to reporters Friday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

Earlier this week, Kansas dropped a road decision at Kansas State, snapping an eight-game win streak in the Sunflower Showdown.

"I think everyone is hungry," Lawsons said. "I think everyone is more focused. Guys are trying to get better."

Kansas plays host to Oklahoma State at 11 a.m.

Kansas coach Bill Self spoke to reporters Friday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

Senior Lagerald Vick is taking what the Jayhawks are calling a “leave of absence,” from the team, effective immediately, Self announced Thursday night.

"We will keep moving ahead," Self said. "I'd be lying if I said frustration doesn't set in."

Kansas plays host to Oklahoma State at 11 a.m. Saturday.