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Kansas Draws Two Big Monday Slots on ESPN

The placements give the Jayhawks national TV exposure against recent Sweet 16 teams, potentially affecting late‑season standings and NCAA seeding.

For the second straight season, UH and Kansas will play a Big Monday game on ESPN, this time Feb. 2 at Fertitta Center.
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Overview

  • The Big 12 and ESPN announced Kansas will appear twice on the conference’s Big Monday national TV package, with matchups at Houston and at home against Iowa State.
  • Houston and Iowa State both reached the NCAA Sweet 16 last season, and Kansas split its meetings with each program in 2025‑26, creating renewed rivalry tests.
  • Kansas has a strong Big Monday record, listed at 85‑25 all time, and has not lost a Big Monday game at Allen Fieldhouse during Bill Self’s tenure, which frames the home game as favorable.
  • The home matchup is the final game of the Big 12’s five‑week Big Monday slate and falls just over a week before the conference tournament, raising its late‑season significance for standings and seeding.
  • The national broadcasts give Kansas a high‑visibility chance to build résumé wins, influence recruiting momentum, and shape how the selection committee and media view the team.