Kansas basketball: 3 most intriguing games on 2023 nonconference slate

Dec 17, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Bobby Pettiford Jr. (0) drives against Indiana Hoosiers guard CJ Gunn (11) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Bobby Pettiford Jr. (0) drives against Indiana Hoosiers guard CJ Gunn (11) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas basketball has one of the strongest schedules each year, but which three games should Jayhawks fans be the most eager to watch?

It’s no secret that Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks consistently assemble one of the most challenging nonconference schedules in college basketball each year. The team’s potent strength of schedule gives the Selection Sunday committee a reason to overlook a few early season losses, thus why Kansas has never finished below a No. 4 seed in the tournament since Self was hired.

Playing tough opponents allows the Kansas basketball team to be prepared for conference play in the always-competitive Big 12. The nonconference slate this upcoming season is arguably one of KU’s most difficult yet.

Of the 13 games outside of league play, these three are the most intriguing heading into 2023.

(Does not take into account the pending Maui Invitational)