Game Primer: How To Watch, Things to Know for Tennessee vs Kansas
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The Kansas Jayhawks have survived so far in the Battle 4 Atlantis, most recently on a ridiculous overtime tip-in against the Wisconsin Badgers. Up next is the championship against a Tennessee Volunteers squad that also barely advanced.
The Volunteers are coming off of a 73-66 overtime win in the semifinals over the USC Trojans. They are coming off a 27-8 season and were picked third in the SI preseason SEC preview.
Kansas moved up to #3 in both polls this week. Tennessee started the season ranked #11, but an early loss to Colorado dropped them to #22 in Week 2 and they remained there this week.
Kansas leads the all-time series between these two programs 4-2, including a 2-0 record in a neutral locations. The last meeting between these two teams was a 80-61 Tennessee victory in Knoxville two seasons ago as part of the Big 12 SEC Challenge..
Here are the essentials:
How to Watch
Friday, November 25th, 6:30 p.m. CST
Paradise Island, Bahamas: Imperial Ballroom (4,000)
TV: ESPN
- Jon Sciambi (Play-by-Play), Jimmy Dykes (Analyst)
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network
Webcast: KU Athletics Radio
- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)
Online Streaming: fuboTV (Start your free trial)
The Numbers
#3/#3 Kansas: 6-0, KenPom: 15th overall, 27th offense, 12th defense
#22/#21 Tennessee: 4-0, KenPom: 6th overall, 28th offense, 2nd defense
Line: TENN -1.5
O/U: 132.5
Odds via SI Sportsbook
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Fun Facts
Bobby Pettiford's game-winning basket were the only points scored by the Kansas bench in yesterday's victory over the Wisconsin Badgers.
Every Kansas opponent has shot less than 40% from the field so far this season.
Gradey Dick's 101 points in his first six games are the most since Xavier Henry scored 102 points in his first six games in the 20090-10 season.
