The Kansas basketball team took to the road on Wednesday and grabbed a win at Oklahoma State. KU now has two games at the Phog as they try to secure a Big 12 title.
Cincinnati is firmly in the middle of the pack, one of five schools with either six or seven wins. The Bearcats have six, but one of them was a big one, at home against Iowa State.
The biggest news out of the Oklahoma State win was the continued shenanigans surrounding Darryn Peterson. The freshman had a fantastic first half, scoring 20 points in 15 minutes. He started the second half, and three minutes in, he buried a three-pointer right in front of Bill Self, then turned and indicated to Self he wanted to come. He did not return. Same old, same old.
On the positive side, Tre White emerged in the second half from a bit of a slump with 16 points on the night, and Bryson Tiller recorded his first double-double, scoring 10 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists.
The Jayhawks will need more performances like these if they are going to go deep in the postseason, and it was great to see the team once more overcome the constant distraction that is Darryn Peterson. KU must not overlook Cincinnati, with Houston looming on Monday.
Kansas vs. Cincinnati: When and where
The Jayhawks and the Bearcats will meet on Saturday, February 21, at noon CST in historic Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas vs. Cincinnati: Where to watch or stream
This game between the Kansas Jayhawks (20-6, 10-3 ) and the Cincinnati Bearcats (14-12,6-7) is on CBS. It can be streamed on FuboTV.Â
Kansas vs. Cincinnati: 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.Â
Projected Kansas starting lineup vs. Cincinnati
The Peterson soap opera continues to be an issue for head coach Bill Self and the rest of the team. It is always up in the air if the diva will play or not, or for how long.
- Melvin Council Jr. - 13.8 points per game
- Tre White - 13.8
- Bryson Tiller - 9.0
- Flory Bidunga - 14.5
- Darryn Peterson - 20.0
Elmarko Jackson and Jamari McDowell will come off the bench or cover for Peterson if he sits. Kohl Rosario has also been earning a few minutes of late.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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