Overview
- Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET) at the KFC Yum! Center, with coverage on ACC Network and streaming via the ESPN app and ESPN+; Fubo is also listed as a streaming option.
- Bill Self said Kansas is approaching the contest as a standard game rather than a practice-style scrimmage, noting any format tweaks would be discussed with Louisville.
- Self’s projected Kansas starting five includes Darryn Peterson, Kohl Rosario, Melvin Council Jr., Tre White and Flory Bidunga.
- Both programs enter the exhibition nationally ranked after first-round NCAA Tournament exits last season and will use the test to gauge readiness for 2025-26.
- Pat Kelsey enters his second year at Louisville and Self his 23rd at Kansas, and some preview coverage has predicted a narrow Cardinals edge based on home court.