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Where Kansas Basketball Landed in CBS Sports' Rankings After UConn Loss

The Kansas basketball team fell to 6-3 after losing a true home game to UConn in Allen Fieldhouse. It was a gritty, back-and-forth matchup, but the Jayhawks simply couldn’t generate enough offense without star freshman Darryn Peterson.

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Everything Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Jayhawks Lost to UConn

Kansas basketball suffered a frustrating loss to UConn during last night's showdown in Allen Fieldhouse. Despite multiple opportunities to pull away with a lead, the Jayhawks were unable to muster up enough offensive production to defeat Dan Hurley's Huskies.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 3

Darryn Peterson’s Injury Has Become an Unhealthy Distraction for Kansas

During Tuesday's loss to UConn, it was never more evident that Kansas needed Darryn Peterson back on the court. The Jayhawks, who have not had their star player at their disposal for seven consecutive games, went cold offensively in the second half and let the Huskies make a comeback.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 2

No. 5 UConn ends No. 21 Kansas' nonconference home win streak

Solo Ball and Braylon Mullins scored 17 points apiece to lift No. 5 UConn to a 61-56 victory over No. 21 Kansas on Tuesday in Lawrence, Kansas. Ball and Mullins each sank three 3-pointers while sending the Huskies (7-1) to their third straight win.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 2

Three Takeaways From Kansas Basketball’s Ugly Loss to UConn

Kansas entered Tuesday's matchup against UConn with high aspirations and a chance to move to 7-2 on the season. However, the Jayhawks surrendered a late lead despite controlling most of the game and couldn't come all the way back in the closing minutes.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 2

Darryn Peterson Out vs UConn: How Will the Kansas Jayhawks Adjust?

There was hope around the Kansas basketball circle that Darryn Peterson could make his return from his lingering hamstring injury for tonight's game against UConn.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / December 2

Darryn Peterson Will Miss Marquee Matchup vs. UConn

Kansas will be without star freshman guard Darryn Peterson again tonight, and this one stings a little more than usual. The Jayhawks are set to host UConn in one of the biggest non-conference matchups of the season, but the five-star phenom is still on the shelf.

Kansas Jayhawks News / ESPN / December 2

Jayhawks to be without star Peterson vs. UConn

Kansas Jayhawks star freshman Darryn Peterson will miss his seventh game -- a showdown with UConn -- marking the seventh game the likely No. 1 NBA draft pick will miss so far this season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 2

Three Keys to Victory for Kansas Basketball Against UConn

Heading into tonight's matchup between Kansas and UConn, the Jayhawks know they have an opportunity to nab a massive victory for their March Madness resume.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 2

ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Kansas vs UConn Matchup

The hype around the Kansas basketball season has been growing ever since the Jayhawks put on an impressive showing in the Players Era Festival. Bill Self's group is awaiting the return of Darryn Peterson and is looking to add a key victory to its resume with a win over UConn tonight.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 2

Why Kansas Should Be Favored Over UConn in Allen Fieldhouse

No. 21 Kansas is set to host No. 5 UConn in a marquee home matchup as the Jayhawks look to pick up their biggest win of the season. They are coming off a three-game stretch where they finished the Players Era tournament undefeated and took down three solid opponents, including a previously undefeated Tennessee team.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 2

Could Kansas Struggle to Adapt to New Offense if Darryn Peterson Returns?

The big question surrounding Kansas basketball has been when Darryn Peterson is going to return from his hamstring injury. His teammates have needed to figure out ways to play without him, as he typically leads the offense with his superb shot-making and ball-handling ability.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 2

Preview: Kansas Basketball vs UConn

Kansas and UConn are set to face off in Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday evening in a marquee nonconference matchup. The Jayhawks are coming off a three-game winning streak in the Players Era Festival, while the Huskies recently defeated No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 1

Where Kansas Basketball Landed in First NET Ratings of the Season

The Kansas basketball team recently jumped back into the AP Top 25 in this week's poll after going 3-0 in the Players Era Tournament. However, another important college basketball metric came out on Monday afternoon.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 1

Will Darryn Peterson Play vs UConn? Here’s What Kansas HC Bill Self Said

For what has felt like an eternity, Kansas basketball fans have been awaiting the return of star freshman Darryn Peterson as he continues to recover from his hamstring injury.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 1

Kansas Basketball Surges in AP Poll After Previously Being Unranked

The fourth edition of the college basketball AP Poll came out Monday afternoon, and the Kansas Jayhawks were back among the ranked teams despite previously being unranked.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 1

Kansas vs UConn Betting: Jayhawks Open as Home Underdogs

The opening betting lines for Tuesday's matchup between UConn and Kansas basketball might surprise some people. The Jayhawks already have a massive advantage by playing at the historic Allen Fieldhouse, but sportsbooks aren't completely sold on the Jayhawks.

Lance Leipold News / Heartland College Sports / November 28