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Melvin Council Jr. - Comes up clutch in monumental win Council accumulated 23 points (6-25 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-11 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Monday's 82-78 victory over Arizona.

Impact Council didn't put together the most efficient performance in failing to connect on 19 of his 25 shot attempts but he still managed to score five of his 23 points in the final minute to help Kansas hold off Arizona and hand the top-ranked Wildcats their first loss of the season. The senior playmaker saw ridiculous usage thanks in large part to the absence of Darryn Peterson (flu-like symptoms), topping five boards for the sixth-straight game and six assists for the fourth time in five games while hoisting at least 25 shots for the second time this season. Council topped 20 points for the second time in league play and is averaging 15.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists across 36.0 minutes through 11 games against Big 12 competition.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Flory Bidunga - Huge in win over Arizona Bidunga posted 23 points (8-11 FG, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, a steal and three blocks across 33 minutes in Monday's 82-78 win over Arizona.

Impact Kansas ended Arizona's unbeaten season with an excellent performance, and Bidunga was one of the main reasons the team won despite the absence of Darryn Peterson (illness). This was Bidunga's ninth double-double of the season, and the fourth one he's achieved over his last seven appearances.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Darryn Peterson - Out vs. Arizona Peterson (illness) is out for Monday's game against Arizona, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Peterson has been unable to stay on the court consistently, and this will be the 11th absence of the campaign. This is a huge blow for Kansas, as the star guard was averaging 21.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game since the beginning of January. His next chance to play will come against Iowa State on Saturday, Feb. 14. Jamari McDowell and Jayden Dawson should see more minutes in the backcourt with Peterson out.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction and Preview (Feb. 9) | 2025-26 NCAA Season The Arizona Wildcats will take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Monday for a regualr season NCAA game. The Wildcats are having a perfect season as they have yet to record a loss.

FEBRUARY 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

What channel is Kansas vs. Arizona on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Big 12 men's basketball game | Sporting News Here's how to watch as the top-ranked Wildcats visit Darryn Peterson and the Jayhawks.

FEBRUARY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Purdue, Kansas, UNC Moving Up in Top 25

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his latest men's college hoops rankings with several big moves this week.

FEBRUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Purdue, Kansas, UNC Moving Up in Top 25

Justin Cross - Unavailable Monday Cross (undisclosed) is out for Monday's matchup against Arizona, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Cross will be held out of Monday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-8 senior has appeared in just five contests for the Jayhawks this season for an average of 1.6 minutes per game. His next chance to return will come against Iowa State on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Wilder Evers - Out Monday Evers (undisclosed) is out for Monday's matchup against Arizona, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Evers will miss Monday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-4 junior has appeared in just five contests this season for an average of 2.2 minutes per game. His next opportunity to return will come against Iowa State on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Elmarko Jackson - Available Monday Jackson (knee) is available for Monday's matchup against Arizona, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Jackson will be available to play against Arizona following a one-game absence due to a knee injury. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has averaged 4.7 points and two rebounds per game across 22 contests for the Jayhawks this season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks host No. 1 Arizona Wildcats

The No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks host the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd called playing at Kansas different but has nothing but respect for the program ahead of Monday's matchup

Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd called playing at Kansas different but has nothing but respect for the program ahead of Monday's matchup

FEBRUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Flory Bidunga was a BEAST against Utah 😤

Flory Bidunga was a BEAST against Utah 😤

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Utah Utes vs. No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

Utah Utes vs. No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

No. 11 Kansas Beats Utah, 71-59, With Top-Ranked Arizona Looming Monday

Kansas beat Utah on Saturday to take a seven-game winning streak into its Monday night home showdown with top-ranked Arizona.

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

No. 11 Kansas Beats Utah, 71-59, With Top-Ranked Arizona Looming Monday

OH MY GOODNESS DARRYN PETERSON 💥

OH MY GOODNESS DARRYN PETERSON 💥

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Darryn Peterson finishes TOUGH fastbreak slam and the foul, extending Kansas's lead over Utah

Darryn Peterson finishes TOUGH fastbreak slam and the foul, extending Kansas's lead over Utah

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Flory Bidunga finishes strong dunk off out of bounds play, extending Kansas's lead over Utah

Flory Bidunga finishes strong dunk off out of bounds play, extending Kansas's lead over Utah

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Melvin Council Jr. hit Flory Bidunga on the GO ‼️

Melvin Council Jr. hit Flory Bidunga on the GO ‼️

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Melvin Council Jr. lobs it to Flory Bidunga for GIANT slam, extending Kansas's lead over Utah

Melvin Council Jr. lobs it to Flory Bidunga for GIANT slam, extending Kansas's lead over Utah

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Tre White - Old reliable White amassed 16 points (7-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 71-59 win over Utah.

Impact White continues to play solid basketball for the red-hot Jayhawks, tallying 16 points and six boards in the double-figure win. The senior forward has reached double figures in all but one conference game with three double doubles during that stretch, averaging 14.7 points and 7.3 rebounds across 35.2 minutes in 10 games against Big 12 foes.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Flory Bidunga - Dominates the interior Bidunga chipped in 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and seven blocks across 31 minutes during Saturday's 71-59 win over Utah.

Impact Bidunga was a force down low, with all 17 points coming as a result of his aggressiveness in the paint while cleaning the glass for 10 boards and a career-high seven blocked shots in the win. The sophomore big man made all but one of his field-goal attempts and posted his eighth double double of the season, though it's his continued presence on the defensive end that is arguably making the biggest impact for the Jayhawks. Bidunga is sending back 3.6 shots per game in conference play while also contributing 14.4 points and 8.6 rebounds across 32.8 minutes in 10 games against Big 12 foes.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Elmarko Jackson - Out Saturday Jackson (knee) is out for Kansas' clash with Utah on Saturday, per Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal.

Impact Jackson was deemed a game-time call, and he'll be officially ruled out just before tipoff. The sophomore guard, who averages 4.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists off the bench, will miss his first game of the season.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Elmarko Jackson - Game-time decision vs. Utah Jackson (knee) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Utah.

Impact Jackson popped up on the injury report Friday due to a knee injury and is now in danger of missing his second game of the campaign. Nginyu Ngala could see extended playing time if Jackson ends up being unable to play.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will Thengvall - Available vs. Utah Thengvall (undisclosed) is good to go versus Utah on Saturday.

Impact Thengvall has only played in four games this season; even if Kansas does elect to use him, it'll likely be in a limited role.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas vs Utah Point Spread Favors Jayhawks By Massive Margin Kansas has played some of its best basketball in recent weeks, while Utah has lost four straight.

FEBRUARY 6 • SI.COM