The Kansas basketball team will make their 2026 Big 12 tournament debut Thursday against the TCU Horned Frogs. The two teams clashed in Allen Fieldhouse in early January. The Jayhawks needed overtime to complete a frantic comeback to secure a 104-100 victory.
In the first matchup, Darryn Peterson knocked in 32, and Tre White added 22 in the win. TCU was paced by Liutauras Lelevicius, who drilled five of his seven three-point attempts on the way to 23 points.
Kansas must play much better defense this time if they hope to win. TCU shot 35 threes in that first game, making 15, so KU will have to guard the perimeter closely.
The Jayhawks need to win this game if they hope to have a three or four seed. A loss against TCU could drop them to a fifth seed.
Kansas vs. TCU: When and where
The Jayhawks and the Horned Frogs will meet on Thursday, March 12, at 8:30 p.m. CST in the T-Mobile Center with the funky, annoying court.
Kansas vs. TCU: Where to watch or stream
This game between the Kansas Jayhawks (22-9, 12-6 ) and the TCU Horned Frogs (22-10, 11-7) is on ESPN2. It can be streamed on FuboTV, Disney+, or Hulu.
Kansas vs. TCU: Betting odds
According to BetMGM, the Jayhawks are 5.5-point favorites over the Horned Frogs, despite the close battle the two teams had in Allen Fieldhouse earlier in the season. The money lines are Kansas -250, and TCU +200. The over/under is 142.5.
Projected Kansas starting lineup vs. TCU
The Jayhawks should start their regular lineup, with Jamari McDowell, Elmarko Jackson, Kohl Rosario, and Jayden Dawson likely to see some limited minutes.
- Darryn Peterson - 19.9 points per game
- Melvin Council Jr. - 13.4
- Tre White - 14.3
- Bryson Tiller - 8.3
- Flory Bidunga - 13.8
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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