- Matchup: Kansas Jayhawks vs UCF Knights
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Addition Financial Arena, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The Kansas Jayhawks (10-3) are set to visit Addition Financial Arena this Saturday, aiming to outplay the UCF Knights (11-1).
In their latest outing, the Kansas Jayhawks took on Davidson and emerged victorious with a score of 90-61. Kansas finished the game with an impressive field goal percentage of 57.8% (37 of 64) and knocked down 11 of their 21 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, they converted all 5 attempts for a perfect percentage. On the boards, Kansas secured 41 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive end. Additionally, they registered 27 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and recorded 13 steals. Defensively, they restricted Davidson to a shooting percentage of 35.8% (24 of 67). Davidson managed to compile 15 assists and had 11 steals while grabbing 30 rebounds (12 offensive, 18 defensive), but they did not record any blocks. Davidson struggled at the free throw line, making only 2 of their 6 attempts, and shot 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 out of 30. The foul count indicated Kansas with 5 and Davidson with 7.
A notable player for Kansas was Flory Bidunga, who showcased his skills by shooting 72.7% from the field, contributing 3 assists, and amassing 8 rebounds in 27 minutes of play. He concluded the game with 18 points, going 8 for 11 from the floor.
The Jayhawks carry a season record of 10-3, averaging 75.8 points per game (ranked 222nd nationally) while shooting 46.8% from the field. From three-point territory, they are connecting at a rate of 35.6% (101 of 284) and achieving a free throw percentage of 74.8%. As a team, Kansas is averaging 40.2 rebounds per game and has 205 assists this season, putting them at 153rd in the nation in assists. They turn the ball over 10.8 times per game and are committing 14.2 fouls per game.
On defense, the Jayhawks are forcing an average of 9.5 turnovers per game while drawing 15.8 fouls. They currently rank 48th in college basketball in assists allowed, having given up 148 assists this season. Kansas is allowing opponents to shoot 36.6% (298 of 815) from the field and conceding 35.0 rebounds per game while allowing just 25.2% from three-point range. They rank 13th in college basketball for fewest points allowed per game at 63.3.
In their last game, the UCF Knights secured a thrilling 85-80 victory over Florida Atlantic. On the boards, UCF allowed Florida Atlantic to grab 32 total rebounds (10 offensive). UCF shot 49.2% from the field with 32 for 65 made attempts. From three-point range, they made 6 of 19 attempts (31.6%) and converted 15 of 22 free throw attempts (68.2%). Florida Atlantic committed 17 personal fouls, sending the Knights to the line for 22 free throw attempts. UCF recorded 12 offensive rebounds and a total of 40 rebounds for the game.
Themus Fulks had a standout performance for the Knights, scoring 24 points in 35 minutes and tallying 12 assists. He shot 64.3% from the field, making 9 of 14 attempts, along with completing 3 rebounds.
Thus far, UCF holds a strong record of 11-1 this season. The Knights are committing 17.5 fouls per contest and hitting 74.0% from the free throw line. Their assists average stands at 17.3 per game (56th in the country) along with 11.9 turnovers per game. UCF has scored a total of 1,060 points this year (88.3 per game) and is securing 40.8 rebounds per game. Their field goal percentage of 49.6% ranks them 37th in Division I.
Defensively, UCF ranks 224th in points allowed per game with 74.9. They generate 12.8 turnovers per game and permit teams to shoot 42.4% from the field (130th in the nation). Their opponents shoot 33.1% from beyond the arc (104 of 314) and convert 76.4% of their free throw attempts. The Knights allow 12.6 assists and 30.5 rebounds per game, ranking 125th and 28th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will take home the victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on UCF
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