- Matchup: Arizona Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
- Broadcast: ESPN
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On Monday, the Kansas Jayhawks (17-5) will face off against the unbeaten Arizona Wildcats (22-0) at the iconic Allen Fieldhouse.
The Arizona Wildcats recently secured a victory over Arizona State, winning 87-74. They completed the game with an impressive shooting accuracy of 50.8% (32 of 63) and hit 4 out of 11 from beyond the arc. At the foul line, they connected on 19 of 26 performances, yielding a 73.1% success rate. On the boards, Arizona snagged 40 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards. The team tallied 17 assists and forced 12 turnovers while achieving 8 steals. Defensively, Arizona allowed their rivals to shoot 41.5% from the field (27 of 65). Arizona State recorded 14 assists, 10 steals, and achieved 27 rebounds (8 offensive, 19 defensive) without a single block. They executed 60.0% of their free-throw attempts, converting 12 of 20, and finished with 8 of 24 from three-point range. In terms of fouls, the Wildcats committed 19, while Arizona State had 17.
A key player for the Wildcats was Koa Peat, who scored 21 points on 9 of 16 shooting, played for 33 minutes, and grabbed 3 rebounds. His field goal percentage was 56.3%, and he also contributed 2 assists.
Entering this matchup, Arizona boasts an impressive win-loss record of 22-0 this season. The Wildcats average 89.5 points per game (11th nationally) while shooting 51.6% from the field. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 36.3% (133 of 366) and convert 73.8% of their free throws. As a collective, Arizona grabs 43.4 rebounds per game and has recorded 401 assists this season, ranking them 33rd in the NCAA in assists. They average 11.5 turnovers and commit 16.3 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Wildcats force an average of 13.2 turnovers per game while drawing 20.0 personal fouls. They currently rank 69th in college basketball for allowing assists, having given up 273 this season. Opponents shoot 39.4% (541 of 1,373) against them, and Arizona allows 30.3 rebounds per game. They yield a three-point shooting percentage of 31.9% and rank 55th in points allowed per game (68.5).
In their previous outing, the Kansas Jayhawks emerged victorious against Texas Tech with a score of 64-61. They secured 31 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 36. Despite committing 15 turnovers, they managed to achieve 4 steals. Texas Tech committed 14 fouls, providing Kansas with 13 free-throw attempts, converting 10 for a 76.9% accuracy. The Jayhawks were 6 for 20 from three-point range (30.0%) and finished 24 for 53 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 45.3%. Defensively, Kansas held Texas Tech to 23 of 72 shooting for a percentage of 31.9%, allowing only 30.0% on three-pointers (12 of 40) and converting 3 of 5 free throws (60.0%). Kansas allowed Texas Tech to grab a total of 35 rebounds (12 offensive).
Darryn Peterson was a significant contributor for Kansas, scoring 19 points on 5 of 14 shooting with a field goal percentage of 35.7%. He also gathered 2 rebounds and provided 1 assist in 35 minutes of play.
Kansas currently stands at 17-5 for the season. They commit 14.3 personal fouls per game and achieve a free throw percentage of 75.8%. With an average of 15.1 assists per game (ranked 119th), they turn the ball over 10.4 times each contest. The Jayhawks have scored a total of 1,719 points this season (78.1 per game) and average 39.0 rebounds per matchup. Their field goal percentage stands at 47.8%, placing them 51st in Division I.
The Kansas defense allows opponents to shoot 29.4% from three-point range (184 of 625) and they concede 65.7% from the free-throw line. They average 11.8 assists allowed and 35.7 total rebounds per game, ranking them 63rd and 255th, respectively, in Division I. Defensively, Kansas is 40th in the nation for points per game allowed, restricting opponents to 67.7. They force opponents into 9.3 turnovers each game while allowing a shooting percentage of 37.9% (6th in college).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Arizona
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