Kansas basketball is riding high after an impressive victory over No. 8 Iowa State at home. Now, the Jayhawks will face another road test as they travel to Manhattan for a heated rivalry matchup against Kansas State in the Sunflower Showdown.

The top spot in the Big 12 is up for grabs on Wednesday, Feb. 5 when the No. 12 Kansas State Wildcats host the No. 9 TCU horned Frogs at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.

Kansas guard Zeke Mayo, left, and center Hunter Dickinson helped lead the Jayhawks to a 35-19 halftime advantage against Iowa State in a college basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Jay Biggerstaff Imagn Images

The No. 16 Jayhawks dominated No. 8 Iowa State, 69-52, at Allen Fieldhouse on Monday night, snapping their recent skid and proving once again that they don’t stay down for long. Kansas is now 5-1 in games following a loss this season, a testament to Bill Self’s ability to rally his team when it matters most.

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Iowa State just lost its 29-game home winning streak. Kansas endured its biggest blown lead in program history. Which team will get right?

The most highly anticipated Big 12 game of the season is upon us. It's a battle for first place in the conference as No. 9 TCU takes on No. 12 Kansas State. This contest has significant ramifications.

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