Game Primer: TCU Horned Frogs at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball

Everything you need to know as Kansas kicks off conference play.

The Kansas Jayhawks are looking to get both the new year and conference play off with a victory today at home. Standing in their way is a TCU Horned Frogs team that has been largely untested this season.

Kansas comes into the game locked in at #2 in both Top 25 polls. They've been there for 4 straight weeks (5 weeks in the AP Poll) and don't look to be giving that spot up anytime soon. TCU is receiving votes in the Coaches Poll, but not the AP Poll.

The Jayhawks lead the all-time series against the Horned Frogs 25-4, including an 11-1 mark in Lawrence. The last meeting saw TCU drop a 5-point game in Fort Worth, but they stunned the Jayhawks in a dominant win in Lawrence last year.

Here are the essentials:

How to Watch

Saturday, January 6th, 1:00 p.m. CST

Lawrence, KS: Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)

TV: CBS

- Brad Nessler (Play-by-Play), Bill Raftery (Analyst)

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network

Webcast: KU Athletics Radio

- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)

Online Streaming: fuboTV (Start your free trial)

Live Stats: Sports Illustrated Game Tracker

The Numbers

#2 Kansas: 12-1, KenPom: 15th overall, 39th offense, 5th defense

TCU: 11-2, KenPom: 33rd overall, 49thst offense, 31st defense

Line: KU -9.5

O/U: 152.5

Game Coverage

TCU Preview

Predictions from the Blue Wings Rising Staff:

TCU Horned Frogs vs Kansas Jayhawks Predictions: Rein in the Running

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Fun Facts

The Jayhawks have won 32-straight conference openers, with just 13 of those coming at home. 

Kansas will be recognizing the Ted Owens-lead 1974 Final Four team during today's matchup. It is the 50th anniversary of that team.