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Men's Basketball preview: #3/3 Kansas [Feb. 25, 2017]
02.23.2017 | Men's Basketball
All seven of UT’s home Big 12 Conference contests this year have been decided by 4 points or less entering Saturday’s game (5 p.m. CT, ESPN).
Texas (10-18, 4-11 Big 12) vs. #3/3 Kansas (25-3, 13-2 Big 12)
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 - 5 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Dave Pasch (pxp) and Bill Walton (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, 28-8. Last meeting: Kansas 79-67 (Jan. 21, 2017; Lawrence).
Notables
• TIGHT BIG 12 HOME GAMES: All seven of UT's home Big 12 Conference contests this year have been decided by 4 points or less (4-3 record) entering Saturday's game.
• CLOSE CALLS THIS SEASON FOR THE HORNS: UT has had 14 of its first 28 contests decided by 5 points or less. The Horns are 5-9 this year in games decided by 5 points or less and 3-7 in games decided by 3 points or less.
• ALLEN BECOMES ASSERTIVE: Over his last 12 contests (four against AP Top 12 opponents), freshman F Jarrett Allen has averaged a team-best 16.2 points and 9.2 rebounds in 34.2 minutes per game while hitting 59% (78-132) of his field goal attempts. This stretch includes a 22-point, 19-rebound effort at No. 2/1 Kansas on Jan. 21.
• JONES SHOWS IMPROVEMENT: Freshman G Andrew Jones has reached double figures in scoring in 11 of his last 12 contests, averaging 13.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 32.8 minutes per game during the stretch.
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