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Getting to know: UAB basketball

Playing four games in an eight-day stretch, the Kansas Jayhawks will open bracket play in the CBE Hall of Fame Classic against UAB at 8:30 p.m. Monday at Sprint Center. Similar to Siena on Friday, UAB doesn’t have the name-brand to match Duke or Indiana, but was picked to win ...

Breaking down KU’s defense against Grayson Allen

Heading into Tuesday’s game against Duke, one of the biggest questions for the Kansas Jayhawks was figuring out how they would slow down junior guard Grayson Allen. One of the most prolific scorers in the nation, Allen was held in check — 12 points on 4-of-15 shooting in 38 minutes. ...

Getting to know: Siena basketball

After playing two of the most historic programs in college basketball, Indiana and Duke, the Kansas Jayhawks finally return to Allen Fieldhouse for their home opener against Siena at 7 p.m. Friday. Siena doesn’t have the same history or talent level as KU’s first two opponents, but ...

Getting to know: Duke basketball

The Kansas Jayhawks certainly did themselves no favors with their schedule, traveling several time zones to play two top-10 teams in the nation within a span of five days. The good news: There might not be a better time to play top-ranked Duke this season. The No. 7 Jayhawks will face a ...

Getting to know: Indiana basketball

At long last, the college basketball season has finally arrived. And for No. 3-ranked Kansas, there’s no easing into the season. As everybody (who hasn’t been hiding out in an election day bunker) knows, the Jayhawks open against No. 11 Indiana in the Armed Forces Classic on Friday ...