Kansas basketball: Five things to know about the Arkansas Razorbacks

5. They might not be known for shooting, but Arkansas has one of the most athletic teams in the tournament.

What is most concerning about the way these two teams match up is the athleticism that Arkansas possesses. Aside from KJ Adams, nobody on Kansas is an exceptional athlete. They score most of their points through fluent ball movement, dribble drives, and transition buckets.

The Razorbacks are a fast-paced, spry team that is always bouncing around the court. They block shots, get physically defensively, and love to score in the post.

This year’s Kansas team has had issues guarding tall, athletic teams, which is due to their lack of size. They are not the most physical bunch and are not nearly as strong as Arkansas.

Forcing them to take jump shots will be the key to winning this game. KU’s offense looked as good as ever in their win vs. Howard, but there were many defensive lapses throughout the contest. The athleticism that Arkansas possesses could put the Kansas defense in a frenzy.