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Game Primer: Kansas Jayhawks Basketball at Indiana Hoosiers

Everything you need to know for the first road matchup for the Jayhawks.
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The Kansas Jayhawks hit the road for an official away game for the first time this season, as they head to the historic Assembly Hall for a matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers. It's the return game of a home-and-home series that saw the Hoosiers come to Allen Fieldhouse last year. The Jayhawks are looking to see how they handle a hostile environment for the first time this year.

Kansas comes into the game at #2 in both Top 25 polls. Indiana is receiving votes in the Coaches Poll, but is not in the AP Poll..

The Hoosiers narrowly lead the all-time series over the Jayhawks at 8-7. That includes a 3-0 record in Assembly Hall. Kansas has won two of the last three meetings.

Here are the essentials:

How to Watch

Saturday, December 16th, 11:30 a.m. CST

Bloomington, IN: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222)

TV: CBS

- Rich Waltz (Play-by-Play), Jim Spanarkel (Analyst)

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network

Webcast: KU Athletics Radio

- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)

Online Streaming: fuboTV (Start your free trial)

Live Stats: Sports Illustrated Game Tracker

The Numbers

#2 Kansas: 9-1, KenPom: 11th overall, 29th offense, 6th defense

Indiana: 7-2, KenPom: 77th overall, 81st offense, 74th defense

Line: KU -7.5

O/U: 146.5

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Game Coverage

Indiana Preview

Predictions from the Blue Wings Rising Staff:

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Fun Facts

Freshman forward Mackenzie Mgbako picked the Hoosiers over the Jayhawks during his recruitment.

Indiana is already 2-0 in Big Ten play, having beaten both Maryland at home and Michigan on the road.