The Kansas Jayhawks suffered their biggest loss in their last outing, a Top-10 conference matchup in Ames against #2 Iowa State. Today, they get to come home to kick off this year's edition of the Sunflower Showdown against the Kansas State Wildcats, who have struggled this season.

Buckle up, folks, as we are going to get a fun one Wednesday night between second-ranked Iowa State and No. 9 Kansas. Tip is set for 6 p.m. Central time from Hi

K-State comes into Saturday’s noon clash at Allen Fieldhouse with a record of 7-9 (1-4 in the Big 12); KU is 12-4 (3-2).

The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team is 12-3 and one game back in the Big 12 standings. At the top of the conference in a three-way tie is Iowa State, which finds itself tied with Houston and Arizona with a 4-0 Big 12 record.

Kansas has lost three straight games at Iowa State’s Hilton Coliseum for the first time in the 22-year Bill Self era.

The Jayhawks could secure a monumental victory on Wednesday if they execute effectively and the game breaks in their favor.

The Kansas Jayhawks are coming off a loss to arguably their biggest rival in the Big 12, only to face their in-state rival in the Kansas State Wildcats. But with the friendly confines of Allen Fieldhouse waiting, it's safe to say that they should be massive favorites in this one.

Arguably the biggest test of the Kansas Jayhawks’ season so far comes Wednesday when KU has to head to Ames to take on a team as hot as any in the country in Iowa State. Line: ISU -6.5

Iowa State took down Kansas on Wednesday night behind an impressive defensive effort and clutch buckets on offense.

Curtis Jones scored 25 points in his second start of the season to lead No. 2 Iowa State to a 74-57 win over No. 9 Kansas on Wednesday night, the Cyclones’ 12th straight

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Curtis Jones scored 25 points in his second start of the season to lead No. 2 Iowa State to a 74-57 win over No. 9 Kansas on Wednesday night, the Cyclones’ 12th straight victory.