Kansas vs. BYU Full Guide: When, where, TV, streaming info, and young superstars

The Kansas basketball game against BYU features two of the best scorers in the country in Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa. Which will prevail? Here is all you need to know about the big game.
Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson
Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson | Andrew Wevers/GettyImages

The Kansas basketball team is riding a four-game winning streak into their matchup against BYU. The ESPN Gameday crew will be broadcasting from Allen Fieldhouse as everyone is anticipating the action between freshmen Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.

KU beat K-State by 24 on Saturday, despite Peterson missing the game due to an ankle injury. He should be back for the tilt against the Cougars.

Peterson and Dybantsa are two of the most exciting freshmen in the country. Peterson has missed 10 games but is averaging 21.6 while Dybantsa totals 23.6 per game over BYU's 20 contests. This game could be determined by which young star rises to the challenge the best.

The matchup should be one of the most fun to watch of all the games on the Kansas schedule. The atmosphere in the Phig should be electric. This is what college basketball is all about!

Kansas vs. BYU: When and where

The Jayhawks and the Cougars will tip it off on Saturday, January 31, at 3:30 p.m. CST in historic Allen Fieldhouse. 

Kansas vs. BYU: Where to watch or stream

This game between the Kansas Jayhawks (15-5, 5-2)and the BYU Cougars (17-3, 5-2) is on ESPN. It can be streamed on FuboTV, Disney+, and Hulu, with subscriptions. 

Kansas vs. BYU: Betting odds

College basketball betting lines aren’t made available until the day before the game. This article will be updated when those are released. 

Projected Kansas starting lineup vs. BYU

  • Darryn Peterson—21.6 points per game
  • Melvin Council Jr.—13.7
  • Tre White—14.9
  • Bryson Tiller—8.2
  • Flory Bidunga—14.4

If Peterson can't start due to his ankle, Jamari McDowell will most likely get the nod. McDowell and Elmarko Jackson are the primary guys off the bench, with Jayden Dawson pitching in some minutes as well.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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