Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (2-0)

Chicago; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Kentucky plays No. 17 Kansas in Chicago, Illinois.

Kentucky finished 22-14 overall with a 10-5 record against non-conference opponents in the 2025-26 season. The Wildcats allowed opponents to score 74.3 points per game and shoot 42.6% from the field last season.

Kansas finished 24-11 overall with an 11-4 record against non-conference opponents during the 2025-26 season. The Jayhawks shot 45.1% from the field and 34.6% from 3-point range last season.