It is now down to the final four, as the Big 12 Tournament has finally reached the semifinals. The Houston Cougars will take on the Kansas Jayhawks to determine which team moves forward with a shot at an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Houston is fresh off dispatching AJ Dybantsa and the BYU Cougars, while Kansas defeated the TCU Horned Frogs in the quarterfinals.
Houston is currently projected as a No. 2 seed heading into the NCAA Tournament. A win in the Big 12 Tournament could lift the team to a No. 1 seed, but a loss could see it fall a few places. As for Kansas, it seems to have gotten its rhythm back and is aiming for a better spot in the NCAA Tournament as well.
Houston vs. Kansas Men’s Basketball Projected Starting Lineups
Houston Cougars
- C Chris Cenac Jr.
- F Joseph Tugler
- G Kingston Flemings
- G Milos Uzan
- G Emanuel Sharp
Kansas Jayhawks
- F Flory Bidunga
- F Bryson Tiller
- G Melvin Council Jr.
- G Tre White
- G Darryn Peterson
Expect the freshmen to shine in this game, as Houston’s Kingston Flemings and Chris Cenac Jr. have proven to be solid players for the Cougars, while Kansas’ Darryn Peterson always puts up the numbers despite all the drama surrounding him. Both teams have solid starting lineups with clear stars, so this game could be interesting.
Houston vs. Kansas Men’s Basketball Injury Report
Houston Cougars
- Bryce Jackson: Out
- Kordel Jefferson: Out for season
Kansas Jayhawks
- Will Thengvall: Out
The Cougars will be missing two players, including Bryce Jackson, who suffered an ankle injury. There had been plans to redshirt him, but he suffered a high ankle sprain during practice last February, and this might turn into a medical redshirt.
As for Will Thengvall, he was initially listed as active for the game against TCU but was listed as out at the last minute and is expected to sit out this game as well.
Houston vs. Kansas Men’s Basketball Prediction
Houston has been very good all season and is trying to get the No. 1 seed from Arizona. This means that the Cougars have to go through Kansas, which they could do. This one should be a Cougars win.
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