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5 Kansas basketball players to watch during March Madness

By Conner Becker

Feb 6, 2021; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks to his team during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2021; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks to his team during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 11, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Ochai Agbaji (30) goes up for a shot as Iowa State Cyclones forward Javan Johnson (13) defends during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Ochai Agbaji (30) goes up for a shot as Iowa State Cyclones forward Javan Johnson (13) defends during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Five Kansas basketball players to watch during March Madness

Ochai Agbaji

Kansas’ presence from the perimeter has raised some concerns with fans over the year, but last Wednesday’s Big 12 quarterfinal against Oklahoma was both a reassuring performance for fans and an excellent look for junior guard Ochai Agbaji.

Agbaji went 4 of 8 from the three-point line, helping Kansas secure the win over the Sooners.

While the Jayhawks didn’t get to finish what they started, their win over Oklahoma made them strong contenders for the conference tourney.

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If Ochai is starting to find his groove, it’s happening at the right time. The main concern, however, is the time away from the floor.

Without a performance in what will be over a week, it shouldn’t surprise fans if he comes out cold.

Agbaji’s contributions to this offense shouldn’t go unnoticed, however, as he has been one of Kansas’ most productive guards, averaging 14 points per game.

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An upperclassman, Ochai will play an important role on this Kansas team. If he can channel some energy and find success at the basket, he’ll be a strong asset down the stretch.

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