No. 19 Kansas Basketball Hosts Fort Hays State in Final Exhibition

The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team is set to play their final exhibition game of the preseason against Fort Hays State at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks, ranked No. 19, come into the game riding momentum after a recent win over No. 11 Louisville and aim to showcase their new, young, and athletic roster including standout freshman Darryn Peterson. Fort Hays State, a Division II team led by coach Mark Johnson in his 25th season, finished 22-10 last season, won the MIAA Tournament, and is preparing to face Kansas for the 13th time, with Kansas undefeated in their exhibition matchups. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with live commentary, and it offers Kansas a chance to further test their depth and new-look squad ahead of the regular season. Historically, Kansas has dominated this matchup and continues to be heavily favored. This exhibition game serves as a key step in Kansas's preparation for the upcoming season under coach Bill Self.