Kansas Basketball Faces Tough Road Test Against Baylor in Big 12 Showdown

WACO, Texas — The Kansas Jayhawks (15-5, 6-3 Big 12) will face a challenging road test against the Baylor Bears (13-7, 5-4) on Saturday at Foster Pavilion. The game, scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. CT, will be broadcast on ESPN, with Jon Sciambi, Fran Fraschilla, and Kris Budden providing commentary.

Kansas enters the matchup riding momentum from a recent home victory against UCF, while Baylor looks to rebound from a road loss to BYU. The Bears have been formidable at home, making this a critical game for both teams in the competitive Big 12 Conference.

The Jayhawks’ chances could hinge on the availability of guard Dajuan Harris Jr., whose absence in the UCF game highlighted his importance to the team. Harris is a key facilitator for Kansas, and his potential unavailability could complicate their efforts against a tough Baylor squad.

Kansas has won two of its last three games, including a hard-fought victory over UCF. Baylor, meanwhile, has struggled recently, dropping two of its last three contests. The Bears will rely on their home-court advantage to turn the tide.

Fans can follow the action live on ESPN, with coverage beginning at 3 p.m. CT. The game will also be available through streaming platforms that carry ESPN broadcasts.

Jordan Guskey, the National Sports Media Association’s 2022 Kansas Sportswriter of the Year, covers Kansas Athletics for The Topeka Capital-Journal. For updates and analysis, follow him on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.