Thu Jan 09 02:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Jayhawks Aim to Bounce Back Against Arizona State After Record-Breaking Win
**Lawrence, KS** – The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team is looking to continue their momentum after a dominant 99-48 victory over UCF, their largest-ever road win against a Division I opponent. The win, a school and Big 12 record, comes on the heels of a conference-opening loss to West Virginia. However, the team faces a quick turnaround, hosting Arizona State on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse.
The game marks a clash between two teams with contrasting recent performances. While Kansas is riding high after their impressive win in Florida, Arizona State has had a more inconsistent season, alternating between blowout wins and losses. The Sun Devils boast a strong offense, led by freshman guard Joson Sanon (13.5 ppg) and forward Jayden Quaintance (9.4 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 3.2 bpg), although Sanon’s status is uncertain due to an ankle injury.
Kansas coach Bill Self acknowledges ASU’s offensive talent, highlighting their length and physicality. However, he also points to a key area of advantage for the Jayhawks: rebounding. ASU is among the worst offensive rebounding teams in the Big 12, while Kansas leads the conference in defensive rebounding.
The matchup also features a compelling freshman center showdown between Kansas’ Flory Bidunga and ASU’s Quaintance, both highly touted recruits. The game will be the first collegiate meeting between the two.
Kansas guard Shakeel Moore, who is expected to start again after a strong performance against UCF, expressed the team’s determination to make amends for their previous loss. He acknowledged the tight schedule, but emphasized the team’s readiness to play in front of their home crowd.
The game will be part of a doubleheader at Allen Fieldhouse, with the Kansas women’s team hosting TCU at 2 p.m. The unusual scheduling is a result of the recent winter storm that delayed the Jayhawks’ return from their road trip.
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