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Men's Basketball preview: at #2/1 Kansas [Jan. 21, 2017]
01.19.2017 | Men's Basketball
Saturday’s contest (1 p.m. CT, CBS) at No. 2/1 Kansas marks the first time in program history that the Longhorns have faced three consecutive opponents ranked in The AP Top 10.
Texas (7-11, 1-5 Big 12) at #2/1 Kansas (17-1, 6-0 Big 12)
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 - 1 p.m. Central
Allen Fieldhouse (16,300) - Lawrence, Kansas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by CBS. Brad Nessler (pxp) and Clark Kellogg (analyst) will call the action.
• RADIO: The Longhorn IMG Radio Network broadcasts every UT game on the statewide network. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check www.TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
• SERIES: Kansas leads, 27-8. Last meeting: Kansas 86-56 (Feb. 29, 2016; Austin).
Notables
• FIRST TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY: Saturday's contest at No. 2/1 Kansas marks the first time in program history that the Longhorns have faced three consecutive opponents ranked in The AP Top 10. UT dropped a 74-72 decision at home to No. 10/9 West Virginia last Saturday (Jan. 14) and fell 74-64 at No. 6/6 Baylor on Tuesday (Jan. 17).
• ALLEN BECOMES ASSERTIVE: Freshman forward Jarrett Allen, the current Phillips 66 Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week, has averaged a team-best 18.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 33.3 minutes per game over the last three contests. Allen has converted 21-of-31 (.677) field goals and 12-of-15 (.800) free throws during the stretch.
• CLEARE ON A ROLL: Senior forward Shaquille Cleare has averaged 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in 29.0 minutes per game over the last two contests. He has converted 12-of-19 (.632) field goals in the stretch. Cleare tied his career high with 14 points (6-10 FG)and added six rebounds in 25 minutes during Tuesday's game at No. 6/6 Baylor.
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