How to Watch Kansas Basketball vs. Arkansas Exhibition Game

Here’s everything to know ahead of Friday night’s scrimmage.

Mathey Gibson | Oct 25, 2024

Oct 23, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks to media during the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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For the second straight year, Kansas basketball enters the season as the top-ranked team in the AP Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll.

The Jayhawks will face an early test on Friday as they take on No. 16 Arkansas in a preseason charity exhibition at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The game will feature a unique setup designed to help both teams manage injuries and get valuable practice time ahead of the regular season.

How to Watch/Listen

Matchup: No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks vs. No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks
Event: Preseason Charity Exhibition Game
Date & Time: Friday, October 25, 8:00 p.m. CT
Location: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas
TV/Stream: SEC Network, WatchESPN

Game Format & Structure

Kansas head coach Bill Self revealed that the game will be played in a quarter format, with fouls resetting at the start of each quarter. This approach is intended to minimize the impact of foul trouble on key players, especially since both teams are managing injuries ahead of the season. Self also noted that the exhibition may include some situational practice segments, allowing the teams to work through specific in-game scenarios.