Game Primer: Yale Bulldogs at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball

Everything you need to know for the final game at home in 2023.

It's the final home game of 2023 for the Kansas Jayhawks, and the final game before the players leave for a short holiday break. Coming into Lawrence are the Yale Bulldogs, who are struggling a bit this season but are expected to contend for the Ivy League title.

Kansas comes into the game at #2 in both Top 25 polls, which they solidified with their come-from-behind win over Indiana on the road. Yale is not receiving any votes

The Jayhawks have swept the all-time series against the Bulldogs. All three prior meetings have come in Allen Fieldhouse, with the most recent being an 86-53 victory on December 29th, 2007.

Here are the essentials:

How to Watch

Friday, December 22nd, 7:00 p.m. CST

Lawrence, KS: Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)

TV: Big 12 NOW on ESPN+

- Steven Davis (Play-by-Play), Nick Bahe (Analyst), Kennetra Pulliams (Sideline)

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: 10-1, KenPom: 13th overall, 36th offense, 6th defense

Yale: 7-5, KenPom: 108th overall, 91st offense, 145th defense

Line: KU -14.5

O/U: 142.5

Game Coverage

Yale Preview

Predictions from the Blue Wings Rising Staff:

Yale Bulldogs at Kansas Jayhawks Predictions: Cruising Into The Holidays

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Fun Facts

The Jayhawks are 10-1 or better for the third-straight year and sixth out of the last nine. 

The Jayhawks still lead the nation in assists per game with 21.7. They have assisted on 73.5% of their made baskets on the season.

The last meeting between these two teams came in the 2007-2008 NCAA Tournament Championship season.