Kansas City, Mo. — Leading up to a Sweet 16 meeting with Big Ten champion Purdue, much was made of the Boilermakers’ bulk and height in the frontcourt and how Kansas would be able to handle it.
After the Jayhawks destroyed Purdue, in part by out-scoring their opponent 34-22 in the paint, KU freshman guard Josh Jackson, who also spent some time covering the Boilermakers’ bigs, said his team found satisfaction in its interior play.
“We came out with a game plan. We knew exactly what we had to do to stop them down there and we did a good job of executing tonight,” Jackson said. “We did a good job of keeping their bigs away from the basket and we did a good job of just not giving up free points. I would rather have Landen (Lucas) or Dwight (Coleby) foul a guy down there, rather than just giving up free points.”
