College basketball national player of the year watch: Edey, Wilson lead the way
Zach Edey leads the way for national player of the year honors, while Jalen Wilson is making a case. Here's a look at the candidates.FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The Daily Dish: Money clips, recruiting philosophies and the importance of Dajuan HarrisThere were just two games with national significance on the Monday night schedule, but both were ripe with storylines.
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Cam Martin - Sits out MondayMartin (shoulder) did not appear in Monday's matchup with Texas, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.
ImpactDespite participating in pregame warmups, Martin was dressed in street clothes at tipoff, and was inactive for Monday's matchup with Texas. The 6-foot-9 senior, who has missed the last 10 games with a shoulder injury, will have his next opportunity to return on Saturday against Oklahoma.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Bobby Pettiford - Could be out a whilePettiford (hamstring) could be out a while, according to Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal.
ImpactKansas head coach Bill Self said he thinks Pettiford will be out for a while. If so, Joseph Yesufu is expected to see a few more minutes as the backup to primary point guard Dajuan Harris, as well as at shooting guard.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Gradey Dick - Wilson output not a problemDick logged 21 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist across 35 minutes during the Jayhawks' 88-80 win Monday versus Texas.
ImpactJalen Wilson was expected to be the Jayhawks' best scorer against Texas after he logged a 26.5-point average across their previous six games. He made only one field goal, recorded three turnovers and committed four fouls instead. Dick stepped up to help the Jayhawks win though. He was their best scorer Monday, when No. 5 Texas improved from 10.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kansas passes Big 12 math test by scoring in the paint against TexasAfter statistics showed that KU wasn't getting enough touches close to the basket, the Jayhawks scored 50 points there in an 88-80 win.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Live Updates: No. 9 Kansas vs. No. 5 TexasThe Longhorns head inside Allen Fieldhouse for a Big Monday battle with the Jayhawks
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