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Kansas Makes First Trip to Chapel Hill as No. 19 Jayhawks Face No. 25 Tar Heels Tonight

An early-season gauge highlighted by a freshman showcase, with a fan-stoked 'whiteout' at the Dean Dome.

Overview

  • Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at the Dean E. Smith Center on ESPN, with multiple live-streaming options available.
  • Both teams opened 1-0, with Kansas beating Green Bay 94-51 and North Carolina topping Central Arkansas 94-54.
  • The matchup spotlights elite freshmen Darryn Peterson for Kansas and Caleb Wilson for UNC after standout debuts.
  • Kansas coach Bill Self called the road test a unique early-season opportunity, marking KU’s first-ever game in Chapel Hill.
  • Wilson urged fans on social media to wear white, and UNC’s official account told supporters to bring energy; KU is monitoring Peterson’s recent leg cramping.