National analysts rave after KU routs Kentucky, Stokes looks like No. 1 pick
Kansas men’s basketball drew national rave reviews for its 89-69 rout of Kentucky on Tuesday night at Chicago’s United Center. The Jayhawks’ domination of the Wildcats stood out to many who watched the one-day doubleheader (Michigan State beat Duke 79-73 in the opener) that for 16 years has served as the premier early-season showcase in college basketball. Kansas, now 3-0, looked polished and connected on both ends, prompting widespread praise for a group that appears to have a higher ceiling than recent Jayhawk teams. Here’s a sampling of postgame comments about KU, which next will meet UNLV at 8:30 p.m. Central on Tuesday in the Players Era Eight tourney in Las Vegas. Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports and 247Sports wrote: “The Jayhawks — who had 24 assists on 32 made field goals — look like a Big 12 title contender and potential Final Four team. Kentucky does not. “Kansas was awesome. The Wildcats were not. Lots and lots of work ahead in Lexington. Kansas looked completely in sync on both sides of the floor. Prized freshman Tyran Stokes was beyond impressive with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists while veteran wing Tre White dropped 30 . Purdue transfer Trey
