Kansas Basketball: Breaking down Jayhawks’ 2017-18 non-conference schedule

By Taylor Sturm | Jun 12, 2017

Mar 22, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self speaks during a press conference during practice the day before the Midwest Regional semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 22, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self celebrates in front of the Big12 Championship trophy on court after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 87-68 at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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The craziest thing about this Kansas non-conference schedule is that it might be the easiest they’ve had in years. The only “elite” out of conference team that they face this season will be the Kentucky Wildcats on November 14 in the State Farm Champions Classic.

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If they win this game in mid-November, do not be surprised if the Jayhawks enter Big 12 play undefeated and as the No. 1 team in the country. Kansas might be underhyped this year, but they’re still one of the top teams in all of college basketball.

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