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Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-4) vs Kansas Jayhawks (7-2)

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Date: Saturday Dec 16, 2017

Time: 7 pm CST 
Arena: PBA

TV Broadcast:  FS1

 

 

Kansas Info

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Head Coach: Bill Self 
Location: Lawrence, KS
Conference: Big 12
Nickname: Jayhawks
Mascot: Big Jay, Centennial Jay, Baby Jay
Last time out: Lost to Arizona St
Typical Rotation Depth: 7
Line: Kansas by 11.5
Tempo: Run and Gun

Shirt not wear: Blue, anything bird related

Fun Fact: Nebraska was 4-1 vs legendary basketball inventory John Naismith including a 48-8 beat down in 1900.
Fun Fact: The original Jaysker were children and schlups who rooted for Kansas basketball and Nebraska football

Style: High Assists/High 3pt Attempts
4 Factors Good: Elite shooting, elite shooting defense (from 2)
4 Factors Bad: Not getting to the FT Line

Four Factors
Effective FG%: 60.5 6 45.5 42 50.9
Turnover %: 16.7 50 20.5 109 19.3
Off. Reb. %: 29.5 170 26.3 88 29.1
FTA/FGA: 19.6 350 27.0 41 34.3

 

Halftime

THE AMAZING SLADEK

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Most Frequent Lineups

 

Nebraska

  PG SG SF PF C Pct
1
5 Glynn Watson
6-0  173  Jr
11 Evan Taylor
6-5  208  Sr
24 James Palmer
6-6  210  Jr
14 Isaac Copeland
6-9  221  Jr
32 Jordy Tshimanga
6-11  268  So
17.5
 

Kansas

PG SG SF PF C Pct
1
4 Devonte' Graham
6-2  185  Sr
14 Malik Newman
6-3  190  So
2 Lagerald Vick
6-5  175  Jr
10 Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk
6-8  205  Sr
35 Udoka Azubuike
7-0  280  So
31.3

 

Kansas having their starting lineup on the court together this much speaks to their lack of depth. Graham is putting in 'Ray Gallegos is the only shooter we have" type of minutes.

 

Players to watch: Udoka Azubuike

The 7' 280# behemoth is the only scholarship post player active on the team besides the less bulky and effective (and former Nebraska recruit) Mitch Lightfoot.  Azubuike is quite effective on both ends when on the court, providing great touch and shot blocking without fouling too much. The Huskers might try to test him early as much like with Minnesota the Jayhawks have a huge drop off in talent if you can get to their bench.

 

Players to watch: Sam Cunliffe

The 6'6" 200lb transfer from Arizona St become eligible today and adds some much needed depth to the Kansas backcourt, which is funny because part of the reason he transferred was so that he didn't have to play the 4. Self claims he probably won't play much but I wouldn't put much stock into anything that Self is pumping into the press. He's yet another deadly 3pt shooter for the Jayhawks and seems like someone who will see action when Copeland and Roby are on the court together. 

 

 

Miles Presser

Gill Presser

The biggest takeaway from Miles is the desire to get Roby onto the court more...and the problem has been his foul troubles.

 

The Skinny

A Nebraska team that barely put away Eastern Illinois and that was pummeled on the road early in the season has figured out a new offense, found some confidence, and has great opportunity to win a resume building game before the start of conference play. This big 5 game stretch started with a decent win over Boston College followed by a beat down in East Lansing. The Huskers played their most complete game vs Minnesota in an upset and home and put itself into position to win it's first game vs Creighton at the CLINK. You can see what some consider to be Tim Miles' most talented team coming together. Is tonight the night where people really begin to notice?

 

Three seasons ago Kansas was among the bottom 50 in 3pt attempt % in Div 1. Bill Self has grown to embrace the 3 like he never has before with over 41% of their shots coming from downtown. Given his roster this year, it makes a lot of sense with all 4 starters making over 40% of those shots.

 

The keys tonight for Nebraska is winning in the paint on both sides as this is where both teams are most vulnerable. Is this the game where people look back on as the pivot point of the season?

 

Prediction: Kansas 72 - Nebraska 68

 

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