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Kansas basketball: 3 most intriguing games on 2023 nonconference slate

By Joshua Schulman

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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HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 03: Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates with his team after defeating the San Diego State Aztecs 76-59 during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 03: Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates with his team after defeating the San Diego State Aztecs 76-59 during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

1. UConn at Kansas basketball (Dec. 1, Big East/Big 12 Battle)

The mere fact that we get to see a Jayhawk-Husky battle in the Fieldhouse brings a smile to my face.

UConn cut down the nets in 2023 after Kansas did so a year prior. The reigning NCAA champions face off in Lawrence for just the fourth meeting all-time between the two programs.

Like Indiana, UConn surrendered a pair of vital pieces from the team in Adama Sanogo and Jordan Hawkins. However, they still project to be a top-five team in 2023-24, returning Tristen Newton and bringing in an elite recruiting class. This game figures to be the best in the nonconference regular season slate for Kansas basketball.

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