Cincinnati’s stellar defense will test Kansas. The Jayhawks must be aggressive from the opening tip. KU wants to score inside, and that may not be easy. In addition, KU must play its usual stellar defense and not be afraid to get physical. It’s not necessarily bad if the Jayhawks foul UC, as the Bearcats struggle at the line.

When you get Iowa State and Kansas together, fireworks are to be expected. And this matchup Wednesday night should be no different. The third-ranked Cyclones (14-1, 4-0) stormed back to remain perfect in Big 12 Conference play with a thrilling 85-84 victory over Texas Tech.

Cincinnati Bearcats basketball hosted the Kansas Jayhawks Saturday at Fifth Third Arena. It was the first visit by Kansas to Cincinnati since 1964.