Zeke Mayo Shines as No. 1 Kansas Prepares to Face Michigan State

Zeke Mayo, the standout transfer guard from South Dakota State, has quickly made his mark on the No. 1 ranked Kansas Jayhawks basketball team. In the team’s recent games, Mayo has demonstrated his significant impact on the court. Against North Carolina, Mayo led Kansas with 21 points, contributing to the Jayhawks’ thrilling 92-89 victory over the No. 9 Tar Heels[2].

In the season opener against Howard, Mayo scored 19 points, adding four rebounds and a steal to his stats. His performance has been pivotal in Kansas’s 2-0 start to the season, earning him recognition as one of the co-newcomers of the week in the Big 12 men’s basketball awards[4].

As Kansas prepares to face Michigan State in the 2024 Champions Classic, Mayo’s contributions will be crucial. The game, which features two of college basketball’s most storied programs, promises to be an intense matchup. Kansas, led by Mayo, Hunter Dickinson, and other key players like Dajuan Harris Jr. and KJ Adams, looks to continue its dominance over Michigan State, having won the last three encounters between the two teams.

The starting lineup for Kansas includes Mayo alongside Harris Jr., Rylan Griffen, KJ Adams Jr., and Hunter Dickinson. This lineup has shown significant firepower, and Mayo’s ability to score and create opportunities for his teammates will be essential against Michigan State’s strong defensive unit.