No. 7/7 Men's Basketball preview: vs. No. 3/4 Kansas

Game 34: #7/7 Texas (25-8, 12-6 Big 12) vs. #3/4 Kansas (27-6, 13-5 Big 12)

Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship Game

Saturday, March 11, 2023 - 5 p.m. Central

T-Mobile Center (19,135) - Kansas City, Missouri

GameDay Quick Facts

• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Jon Sciambi (pxp), Dick Vitale (analyst) and Kris Budden (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 TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game. ESPN Radio will also broadcast the game nationally, with Marc Kestecher (pxp) and King McClure (analyst) on the call.

• SERIES: Kansas leads, 37-13. Last meeting: Texas 75-59 (Mar. 4, 2023; Austin).

Notables

• GUARD THE BALL: Texas has limited its first two opponents in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship to an average of 53.5 ppg on 31.5-percent (35-111) FG shooting, including a 27.5-percent (11-40) mark from three-point range. UT has allowed just 19 assists while forcing 34 turnovers and recorded 22 steals in the two wins.

• DISU LIKES KC: Senior F Dylan Disu has averaged a team-best 13.0 points and 9.5 rebounds in 27.8 minutes per contest during the first two games at the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship. He has converted 71.4-percent (10-14) from the floor and 6-of-8 (.750) free throws.

• BISHOP BREAKS OUT: Super senior F Christian Bishop posted a team-high 15 points (5-9 FG, season-high 5-6 FT) to go along with seven rebounds (four offensive) and three blocks in a season-best 27 minutes during Friday's victory against No. 22/23 TCU.

The University of Texas at Austin Athletics

No. 7/7 Men's Basketball preview: vs. No. 3/4 Kansas

Players Mentioned

Christian Bishop

Dylan Disu