Kansas basketball’s woes continue after a humiliating 91-57 loss to Brigham Young on Tuesday. The defeat, one of the largest in program history, marked the Jayhawks’ worst blowout this season under Bill Self.
The Cougars took off to a scorching start, outscoring Kansas by 22 points in the first half and never looking back. Despite a late surge from the Jayhawks, BYU’s precision shooting and stifling defense proved too much to handle, with the Cougars hitting 14 three-pointers on 36 attempts.
The loss dropped Kansas to 17-9 overall and 8-7 in conference, putting their NCAA Tournament prospects at risk. The Jayhawks’ woes are eerily similar to last season’s struggles, which saw them stumble from a No.1 preseason ranking to a 10-10 finish.
BYU’s victory marked the latest poor game for Kansas, who have struggled with consistency since Big 12 play began. Recent losses include setbacks at Baylor, in-state rival Kansas State, and Utah, while the Jayhawks’ projected spot in the NCAA Tournament has fallen from No.3 to potentially No.5.
As Bill Self faces a tough test, his team’s woes raise questions about their ability to perform under pressure and their long-term prospects for success.
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