No. 1 Kansas to Face Undefeated Furman in Clash of Contrasting Styles

Kansas seeks its 2,400th all-time win while Furman aims to prove its place among top-tier programs.

Kansas enters the matchup at 6-0, coming off a narrow 75-72 victory over Duke in the Vegas Showdown, while Furman is 7-0 after defeating Seattle 61-56.
Furman’s Pjay Smith Jr., averaging 19.2 points per game and shooting 53.3% from three, will be a key player to watch against Kansas' defense.
Kansas boasts significant depth with multiple players averaging double-digit points, led by Hunter Dickinson’s 16.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.
Furman excels in three-point shooting and ball movement, ranking second nationally in assist rate, but struggles with rebounding and free-throw accuracy.
Kansas is heavily favored to win, playing at home where they hold a dominant 157-6 record in non-conference games under coach Bill Self.