Power Rankings: Jayhawks new No. 1; Memphis moves back onto list
Kansas claims the No. 1 spot in ESPN's updated Power Rankings, but the schedule gets tough heading into Big 12 play.
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2020 Schedule
9-1, 1st in Big 12
- 11/54L 68-66
- 11/8W 74-62
- 11/15W 112-57
- 11/19W 75-63
- 11/25CHAMW 93-63
- 11/26W 71-56
- 11/27W 90-84
- 12/720W 72-58
- 12/10W 95-68
- 12/14W 98-57
- 12/2120
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McCormack's 28 points help No. 2 KU rout Kansas City 98-57
David McCormack scored a career-high 28 points, Devon Dotson added 18 and second-ranked Kansas overwhelmed Kansas City 98-57 on Saturday night in its annual Jayhawk Shootout at the Sprint Center.
Azubuike goes up for the reverse jam (0:18)
Dotson comes out hot to start the second half (0:16)
McCormack shows hustle on the clean up (0:16)
After losing spot at Kansas, Quentin Grimes is thriving at Houston
Quentin Grimes was left without a roster spot at Kansas after testing the NBA draft waters. With help from the Jayhawks (and the NCAA), he has flourished in Houston.
Ranking the top 25 players in college basketball after one month
With more than a month of the season in the books, we revisit our top-25 players list. Who made the cut, and who was bumped out?
Agbaji throws down sweet reverse alley-oop (0:43)
No. 2 Kansas rides hot start to 95-68 win over UW-Milwaukee
Devon Dotson had 22 points and nine assists, Udoka Azubuike added 15 points and 17 rebounds, and second-ranked Kansas rolled to a 95-68 victory over Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday night.
Ohio St. up to No. 3 in poll behind L'ville, Kansas
Ohio State jumped to No. 3, trailing only Louisville and Kansas, in what has been a volatile Top 25 poll this season.
ESPN+ Week 6 viewers' guide: Two chances to catch Jayhawks
Kansas appears twice on ESPN+ during V Week, while NC State and Dayton contests are among the other featured attractions.
Power Rankings: Ohio State, Maryland keep Big Ten relevant
Louisville of the ACC remains No. 1, but the Big Ten is well represented, even without preseason favorite Michigan State.
Ohio State is college basketball's best team; other provable hot takes
Ohio State may not be the No. 1 team in the next AP poll, but the Buckeyes look like the best team in men's college basketball early on.
No. 2 Kansas hands No. 20 Colorado first loss 72-58
Ochai Agbaji scored 20 points and Devon Dotson added 18 points to lead No. 2 Kansas to a 72-58 victory over No. 20 Colorado on Saturday, snapping the Buffaloes’ season-opening seven-game winning streak.
Agbaji is issued a flop warning after knocking down a three (0:33)
Kansas' Azubuike finishes the half with a jam (0:24)
Kansas' Azubuike slams down the putback (0:25)
College basketball picks: Does being (or beating) No. 1 matter?
ESPN.com's college hoops experts make their picks for this weekend, which includes an intriguing UNC-Virginia matchup.
Behind the bracket: Chaos on the top line
Preseason expectations have been skewed a month into the season, as a number of new teams hit the No. 1 seed line.
Power Rankings: Louisville takes over top spot
The unbeaten Cardinals are the new No. 1 and have a challenging week ahead, including a date with No. 2 Michigan.
No. 4 Kansas beats Dayton 90-84 in overtime for Maui title
Devon Dotson scored 31 points, Udoka Azubuike had seven of his 29 in overtime and No. 4 Kansas outlasted Dayton 90-84 to win its third Maui Invitational title on Wednesday.
Azubuike sends Crutcher's floater into the stands (0:30)
Dotson hustles for the easy transition layup (0:18)
Kansas buries BYU behind a strong defensive effort (1:33)
No. 4 Kansas beats BYU 71-56 for spot in Maui title game
David McCormack scored 16 points, Ochai Agbaji added 14 and No. 4 Kansas turned a huge second half into a trip to the Maui Invitational title game with a 71-56 victory over Brigham Young on Tuesday night.
2019-20 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Texas | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| West Virginia | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Baylor | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| TCU | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Oklahoma | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Texas Tech | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Iowa State | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Kansas State | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game84.610th
Rebounds Per Game38.6108th
Assists Per Game17.318th
Points Allowed63.672nd
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2020 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Thompson | SG | Signed | 90 |
| Gethro Muscadin | C | Signed | 80 |
| Latrell Jossell | PG | Committed | 77 |
| Tyon Grant-Foster | SF | Signed | - |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 14 |
| Tournament Record | 103-45 |
| Championship Seasons | 1952, 1988, 2008 |
| Tournament Appearances | 46 |