The Jayhawks’ defense was lacking in the first half, allowing Arizona State to shoot 46.7% from the field. The Sun Devils’ 42 points in the first half was the most a team has scored against KU this season. Jayhawks coach Bill Self must have delivered one heck of a halftime speech, because KU’s defense was phenomenal in the second half.

Let Flory Bidunga Dominate Inside: Kansas’ big man has been a force athletically, and against an Arizona State team that’s undersized in the paint, Bidunga could have a field day. Feed the post, clear out, and let him go to work.

Will Kansas basketball be able to earn another victory during Big 12 Conference play this week? The Jayhawks are going to go up against Arizona State.