Game blog: No. 1 Kansas at Texas Tech
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After opening Big 12 play with back-to-back wins at Allen Fieldhouse, the No. 1-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (13-1 overall, 2-0 Big 12) play their first conference road game at Texas Tech (11-2, 1-1). -
Texas Tech presents worthy opponent for No. 1 KU | From @GaryBedore kus.bz/1PP7TBw #kubball http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYSUadxUwAA6sGt.jpg
by KUsports.com via twitter 1/10/2016 12:59:25 AM -
Getting to know Texas Tech before #kubball’s 1st Big 12 road game, on Saturday night kus.bz/1IV2Pfv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYOmYSRVAAAf7HL.jpg
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Cheick Diallo needs patience of Cain | Column from @TomKeeganLJW kus.bz/1PiUQpn #kubball http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYNMbXAUsAA5Or9.jpg
by KUsports.com via twitter 1/10/2016 12:59:33 AM -
Bill Self gave tired Kansas players some time off this week | From @GaryBedore kus.bz/1JyUf6i #kubball http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYNJ784UsAEOXj3.jpg
by KUsports.com via twitter 1/10/2016 12:59:52 AM -
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Devonté Graham: Jayhawks need to take pride in winning on road
by Benton Smith via YouTube 1/10/2016 1:00:57 AM -
#kubball guards getting stretched @KUsports http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYUeAtNUkAABg0E.jpg
by Nick Krug via twitter 1/10/2016 1:03:46 AM -
It's about the teamwork. #kubball http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYUhPivU0AA4La1.jpg
by Kansas Basketball via twitter 1/10/2016 1:06:36 AM -
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No changes to the #kubball starting 5 necessary. It’s Mason / Graham / Selden / Ellis / Mickelson. twitter.com/KUHoops/status…by Benton Smith via twitter 1/10/2016 1:19:15 AM
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Now five days removed from an all-time great regular-season win, the No. 1-ranked Jayhawks don’t want to suffer a letdown at Texas Tech as they chase a 12th straight Big 12 title.
Coach Bill Self said earlier this week it probably helped that the Red Raiders played so well in a loss at Iowa State.
“I think they certainly got our players' respect,” Self said. -
I was thinking along the lines of KU 79-69. From what I have been reading if we don't hit threes we may lose because they are tight on mid range D and get to the line a lot. -
Kansas needs to get out to a quick start. Dont let TTech feel like they have any hope of winning. Letting a team stick around gives them confidence and they play harder. -
Despite only playing 15 minutes in the KU-OU triple-overtime thriller, senior backup forward Jamari Traylor made his presence felt with 6 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Self has shown he will turn to the 6-foot-8 senior for energy.
“Well, that's what he does as much as anybody. I thought Jamari played great. Those two defensive plays he had in the second half were fabulous,” Self said. “Certainly, he even kind of was an offensive spark for us to start the second half when nobody else was very good.” -
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Which big is best suited for Tech? Lucas for their 6-9 rebound machine? -
Squad's here #kubball http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYUoqlRUMAAXwWM.jpg
by Kansas Basketball via twitter 1/10/2016 1:39:06 AM -
Texas Tech really has defended the 3-point line well this year: 30.6% shooting from downtown for Red Raiders opponents.
Here are KU’s best options to skew that stat in the other direction:
- Wayne Selden: 39 of 72 from 3-point land (54.2%)
- Brannen Greene: 15 of 24 (62.5%)
- Devonté Graham: 25 of 53 (43.4%)
- Perry Ellis: 11 of 21 (52.4%)
- Frank Mason: 14 of 36 (38.9%)
- Svi Mykhailiuk: 16 of 45 (35.6%) -
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Tonight is just Part 1 of a 2-game road trip for KU that concludes Tuesday night at No. 17 West Virginia.
“Everybody goes through tough scheduling deals,” Self said. “But I don't look at it. We caught a break this week because the manner in which Monday's game was played, we at least got some time to rest before the next game. I would call that a break.” -
Whatever the Kansas City Royals had was contagious, evidently.
Chiefs are sick with the fever! -
KU senior center Hunter Mickelson has been hit and miss in his 7 straight starts. Sometimes Self relies on him, sometimes he kind of forgets about the 6-10 big man who started his career at Arkansas.
Monday vs. OU, Mickelson started the game, made a baseline jumper early, but only played 9 minutes and had 3 rebounds and 2 points.
Two days earlier, he played 17 minutes, blocked 3 shots and pulled down 6 boards to go with 7 points vs. Baylor. Which will it be tonight at Texas Tech? -
Follow No. 1 KU’s first Big 12 road game, at Texas Tech, all night with our live coverage: kus.bz/1PPEfMI #kubballby KUsports.com via twitter 1/10/2016 1:51:53 AM
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Bob Davis given a pair of TTU boots by Brian Hanni on his farewell tour through the big 12. #kubball @KUsports http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYUsjNZUwAEiA9P.jpg
by Nick Krug via twitter 1/10/2016 1:56:10 AM -
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Saw the great Bob Holcomb, Mark Heck n other family members in stands at game. Came a long way to see KU-TTby Gary Bedore via twitter 1/10/2016 1:59:24 AM -
How about Texas and Iowa State already having 2 Big 12 losses 3 games into league play? Injuries obviously an issue for both, but still surprising.
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Thank you to @TechAthletics for the warm welcome and recognition of the career of our very own Bob Davis! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYUtpP-VAAA0EXz.jpg
by Kansas Basketball via twitter 1/10/2016 2:00:47 AM -
Can't help but think Greene could have a big night tonight... He seems to love situations where he can shut up opposing crowds -
I might be crazy, but I actually think KU is going to win this one fairly easily. Tech isn't really great at any one thing, particularly on defense. If the Red Raiders forced more turnovers or blocked more shots, I might think TT had more of a chance. But I'm thinking Kansas wins, let's say 84-69.
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Not yet. It'll likely be a while still. twitter.com/justinlindsley…by Matt Tait via twitter 1/10/2016 2:02:03 AM -
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Tip-off for No. 1 Kansas at Texas Tech coming momentarily.
Follow along and share your commentary: kus.bz/1PPEfMI
#kubballby KUsports.com via twitter 1/10/2016 2:05:19 AM -
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KU opens the game on defense and gets a stop with a wild TT miss on a layup attempt. Mickelson hits a jumper on the other end for an early KU lead.
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Gotcher makes a tough shot in the paint that was contested by Mickelson.
