Kansas State basketball vs. Mississippi State takeaways
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K-State coach Jerome Tang called PJ Haggerty the "best player in America." So far this season, it'd be hard to argue against him.
Kansas freshman star Darryn Peterson has missed two games in a row. Here's the latest injury update ahead of Kansas' Champions Classic game vs. Duke:
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College basketball rankings: Cameron Boozer dazzles in Champions Classic as Duke topples Kansas
What was supposed to be a matchup between two of the top freshmen in college basketball didn't actually materialize, unfortunately. So, Tuesday night's Champions Classic lacked some star power because Kansas guard Darryn Peterson was reduced to watching with a bad hamstring. Not ideal.
The Kansas Jayhawks will be wearing new threads against Duke that pay homage to one of the greatest teams in Kansas basketball history.
The undefeated Blue Devils (4-0) meet the Jayhawks (3-1) in a battle between two of college basketball's most storied programs, available on ESPN and multiple streaming platforms.
PJ Haggerty dominated Mississippi State basketball with 37 points in a blowout loss in the Hall of Fame Classic.
Star freshman Darryn Peterson will not play in Kansas basketball’s matchup against Duke on Tuesday night, coach Bill Self confirmed to The Star. Self said Peterson is “making improvement” with a hamstring strain and will be reevaluated at the end of the week.
The Kansas State Wildcats survived a nail-biting finish to their young season. The Edged Tulsa 84-83 on Monday, November 17, inside Bramlage Coliseum. The match
The Gophers were within two points in the final seconds before the Jayhawks held on. Both teams entered the game 4-0.
The Horned Frogs’ high-octane defense was evident from the opening tip, as they raced out to a 17–0 lead in the first five minutes. TCU forced four turnovers in that stretch and smothered the Roos into difficult looks, holding Kansas City to a 0-for-5 start from the field.
Kansas is facing an uphill battle as it prepares to face Duke without Darryn Peterson, but the Jayhawks may be able to cover the spread.