LAWRENCE — The Kansas Jayhawks basketball team is set to resume its regular season on Tuesday with an exciting non-conference game at home against the UConn Huskies. Ranked No. 21, Kansas comes into this matchup with a record of 6-2, looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
This game marks the first time since mid-November that the Jayhawks will play in the familiar confines of Allen Fieldhouse, having recently completed a stretch of neutral-site games. During their recent trip to Las Vegas for the Players Era event, Kansas emerged victorious in all three of their contests, defeating Notre Dame, Syracuse, and Tennessee.
Fans eager to catch the action can tune in at 8 p.m. (CT) as the game will be broadcast on ESPN2. The Jayhawks will be hosting the No. 5 ranked Huskies, who hold a record of 6-1. Interestingly, UConn has yet to experience a true road game this season, as their away matchups have also taken place at neutral venues.
As for the game prediction, experts believe that while UConn poses a significant challenge, the home court advantage and the momentum from Kansas’ recent performances could lead them to a 74-67 victory.
In their recent games, Kansas secured a 71-61 win over Notre Dame followed by a 71-60 triumph against Syracuse and an 81-76 victory over Tennessee. UConn, on the other hand, has had mixed results, losing to Arizona 71-67 but rebounding with a 72-49 win against Bryant and a 74-61 victory over Illinois.
With this game, Kansas has the opportunity to improve their perfect home record for the season, setting the stage for an electrifying atmosphere. The Jayhawks, under the guidance of coach Bill Self, hope that the support of their home crowd will propel them onward as they aim for continued success in the 2025-26 season.