¢ KU leads the all-time series, 170-89. K-State topped KU, 59-55, on Jan. 14, snapping the Jayhawks’ 31-game winning streak over their in-state rivals. KU has won 22 straight games in Manhattan, including 17 against no losses in Bramlage Coliseum.

¢ Jim Wooldridge is 1-12 versus KU; Bill Self 6-1 against KSU.

¢ A win today would give KU its sixth Big 12 title and 49th overall league crown.

¢ In KSU’s 15 conference games, 11 have been decided by four points or less. KSU is 4-7 in those games, including a 66-64 victory Wednesday at Nebraska. Nine of Kansas State’s 11 losses have been by five points or less. KSU has fallen to Iowa State (72-70), Washington State (58-57) and Northern Illinois (75-70, OT), Colorado (79-75), Baylor (72-70, OT), Oklahoma State (63-61), Missouri (74-71), Texas (65-64) and Oklahoma (71-70).

¢ Cartier Martin ranks fourth in the Big 12 with an 18.3 scoring average. His team-best 6.6 boards a game rank 11th in the conference.