Men's Basketball preview: at No. 7/9 Kansas

Game 17: Texas (10-6, 2-2 Big 12) at #7/9 Kansas (14-2, 3-1 Big 12)

Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 - 8 p.m. Central
Allen Fieldhouse (16,300) - Lawrence, Kansas

GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Bob Wischusen (pxp), Fran Fraschilla (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter) 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, 31-8. Last meeting: Kansas 80-70 (Feb. 26, 2018; Lawrence).

Notables
• ROACH ON A ROLL: Senior G Kerwin Roach II has averaged 17.5 ppg while hitting 13-of-25 (.520) field goals and 6.0 rpg over the last two contests entering Monday's game.

• IMPACT FRESHMAN: Freshman F Jaxson Hayes leads the team in blocked shots (40, 2.5 bpg) and ranks second in rebounding (5.1 rpg) and tied for second in scoring (10.1 ppg). He also leads the Big 12 Conference in FG percentage (.747). Hayes tied his career high with 15 points (6-8 FG) and added 5 boards on Saturday vs. No. 8/8 Texas Tech.

• COLEMAN AT THE POINT: Sophomore point guard Matt Coleman III has recorded 19 assists against just 3 turnovers in his first four Big 12 contests this season.

• FEBRES FINDS THE RANGE: Sophomore guard Jase Febres is averaging 11.0 ppg (second on the team) through the first four Big 12 contests while hitting 55.2-percent (16-29) from the floor, including 50-percent (11-22) from three-point range. He posted 12 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 threes) in Saturday's game vs. No. 8/8 Texas Tech.

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Players Mentioned

Matt Coleman III

Jase Febres

Jaxson Hayes

Kerwin Roach II

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