A No. 2 Kansas staff that averages 77.8 factors per sport shall be challenged by a few of the greatest protection the Massive 12 can supply within the type of No. 14 Iowa State on Saturday. Kansas coach Invoice Self and beginning guard Dajuan Harris agree – the Cyclones play arduous protection.
Kansas (15-1, 4-0 Massive 12) enters Saturday’s sport recent off Tuesday’s rally-from-behind 79-75 win over Oklahoma to protect its undefeated begin on the convention schedule. Iowa State (13-2, 4-0 Massive 12) travels to Lawrence after an 84-50 overcome Texas Tech in Ames.
Each searching for a five-win begin to the Massive 12 slate, the Jayhawks and Cyclones share a commonality in discipline aim capturing (KU 47.2%, ISU 46.9) forward of Kansas’ 125-year celebration weekend on campus.
However, an ISU protection that sits atop the convention will make the Jayhawks work for each little bit of it. On Friday, Harris mentioned he expects Iowa State’s ball display protection to be a essential a part of the sport.
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“I feel we get it to love a center ball display with me and KJ (Adams), possibly Zach (Clemence) too, and play to the brief row and attempt to see what can occur after that,” Harris mentioned concerning the ISU protection.
“We simply bought to share the ball, get them shifting facet to facet after which discover just like the open creases and attempt to assault that as a result of we all know that they are going to go down (screens),” Harris added. “We simply bought to ship cutters once we drive and look to do to the skip move and attempt to discover open creases.”
Harris, averaging 8.6 factors per sport, has opened Massive 12 play capturing 71% from three-point land. Scoring double-figures via his final three begins, Harris shot an ideal 5 of 5 from behind the arc throughout a career-high scoring evening (18) at Texas Tech on Jan. 3 and dropped three extra 3s at West Virginia on Jan. 7.
Dajuan Harris has scored in double figures via his final three begins. (USA Right this moment Sports activities)
Tasked with juggling a heavy ball-screen protection simply as his scoring ramps up, Harris recalled slicing his enamel as a freshman towards former Kansas guard Marcus Garrett and heart Udoka Azubuike in apply.
“Once I first bought right here, it was Marcus Garrett guarding me after which Dok downing it, so it was arduous,” Harris mentioned. “They had been the 2 greatest defensive gamers within the nation, so once I first tried, I couldn’t do something and I used to be smaller than I’m now… I realized quite a bit freshman 12 months, simply to see what’s opening after which don’t attempt to pressure it.”
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Often surpassing half-hour per sport, KU’s typical help chief mentioned the rise in offensive manufacturing is all psychological.
“My teammates and my coaches, they inform me daily I have to shoot the ball and groups are making me shoot the ball,” Harris mentioned. “I simply bought to have the arrogance to step up and make the shot.”
Assembly Harris on the defensive finish on Saturday shall be Iowa State guard Caleb Grill – one other speedy ballhandler that’s discovered his means into the three-point scoring column. Grill opened Massive 12 play with 5 3s every towards Baylor and Oklahoma.
Harris on the lookout for Gradey Dick to step up
Harris is trying ahead to mixing freshman guard Gradey Dick into the Kansas offense extra towards the Cyclones, as nicely. Dick scored eight factors via 36 minutes on Tuesday vs. the Sooners and enters Saturday seeking to break again into double figures.
Based on Harris, Dick’s able to including the best spark Kansas will want towards an Iowa State protection that’s out to impress.
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“We have to set extra screens for (Dick) as a result of we all know they’re going to face guard the entire sport,” Harris mentioned. “We want him to get plenty of touches as a result of he’s one among our greatest scorers, greatest three-point shooter too. If we give him extra touches, that opens up extra for our offense. We want him going.”
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Atin Wright scored 18 points as North Texas beat Northern Iowa 68-48 on Thursday night at the NIT Season Tip-Off.
Wright shot 7 for 15, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Mean Green (6-1). Latrell Jossell shot 4 of 9 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 15 points. Jasper Floyd went 5 of 6 from the field to finish with 12 points.
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The Panthers (3-3) were led in scoring by Ben Schwieger, who finished with 13 points. Leon Bond III added eight points and eight rebounds for Northern Iowa. Jacob Hutson also put up eight points.
North Texas took the lead with 19:39 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Wright led his team in scoring with 10 points in the first half to help put them up 34-21 at the break. North Texas outscored Northern Iowa by seven points over the final half, while Jossell led the way with a team-high 13 second-half points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Indianola,Iowa — Santa Claus isn’t driving a sleigh this year in Indianola, Iowa — and instead of presents, he’s bringing joy and light, decorating every house on his block for the upcoming holiday season.
John Reichart, 74, loves Christmas but there’s something else he loves more: His wife of 53 years, Joan. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago, and since then, the Marine veteran has made it his mission to keep making her memories.
“If it wasn’t for my wife, I don’t know if I would’ve done it,” Reichart said. “But she wanted Christmas, so I’d give it to her. I’d do anything to make her happy.”
Now there are tons of extra hands on his project, helping set up lights, decorations and more. A steady stream of admirers are also coming to check out the holiday cheer.
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John Reichart stands outside his home in Indianola, Iowa. November 2024.
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“I think the whole neighborhood feels very blessed to have him in this neighborhood,” one neighbor said.
“It’s moving,” added one spectator. “That’s what Christmas is all about.”
Reichart said he can’t see himself stopping the tradition now.
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“As long as she’s OK,” he said. “And even if she would pass, I’m gonna do it in her memory as long as I can do it.”
Joan said that she’s loved the holiday spirit her husband has brought to the neighborhood.
“I didn’t know what to think,” Joan said. “But I’m glad he did it. I love him.”
To thank Reichart and celebrate Joan, his neighbors have set up a P.O. box to receive Christmas cards. They’ll give the cards to Reichart to read them to his wife.
CBS News is inviting viewers to send cards. To mail a card to the Reicharts, address it to this P.O. box:
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Nebraska heads to Iowa City on Friday for the annual Black Friday matchup against the Hawkeyes. At 6-5, the Huskers are bowl eligible for the first time since 2016. Iowa comes into the game at 7-4, having won three out of their last four. Of the two teams’ mutual opponents, Iowa lost to Ohio State 35-7, beat Wisconsin 42-10, and lost to UCLA 20-17.
On behalf of the Common Fan podcast, here are three keys to victory for the Huskers, and two keys to victory for all the fellow Common Fans.
NEBRASKA’S KEYS TO VICTORY
Stop (or Slow Down) Kaleb Johnson. After having an atrocious offense last season, Iowa is back to being respectable on the offensive side of the ball, especially when it comes to the run game. The Hawkeyes boast the #13 rushing offense in the nation. Starter Kaleb Johnson has rushed for 1,492 yards and 21 touchdowns this season, averaging 6.7 yards per carry. He is legitimately one of the best backs in the country. What’s more, Iowa is on their fourth starting quarterback of the season. While there have been some rumblings this week that Cade McNamara and/or Brendan Sullivan–both of whom have started games under center this year–would play on Friday, it sounds like Jackson Stratton will be the guy. Stratton attempted a total of 14 passes last weekend against Maryland, completing 10 for 76 yards. Considering the strength of Nebraska’s defense has been stopping the run all season long, this matchup should favor the Huskers. But it’s Iowa, so who knows. If the Big Red can contain Iowa’s run game, I like their chances to win the game.
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More of That Offense, Please. Iowa teams of recent years have been known for great defense. Not just great defense – they have had some elite defensive units. This year’s Hawkeye defense is perhaps not quite as dominant as what we’ve seen in recent years, but they’re still very good. They come into the game ranked #17 nationally in total defense, #12 in scoring defense, and #26 in rushing defense. They have been susceptible to giving up the big play, and currently rank #41 in opponent yards per play, after finishing the 2023 season at #1 in that category.
What will we see out of Nebraska’s offensive unit this week? Are we going to see the squad that had its way with Wisconsin? Or will we see the unit that struggled to move the ball for most of the year? If new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen can sprinkle a little more magic on the Nebraska offense, perhaps they can get out to a lead and take Iowa out of their comfort zone.
Make Special Teams Special. Another defining characteristic of Iowa teams in recent years has been outstanding special teams play. On the other side of the equation, all Common Fans know that Nebraska’s special teams play has struggled for most of this season. That said, against Wisconsin, Jacorey Barney had a 45 yard kickoff return to set up Nebraska’s first scoring drive, and place kicker John Hohl was 3-for-3 on field goals. Progress.
Can someone make a game changing play against the Hawkeyes? Can the Huskers at least make sure special teams doesn’t hurt them on Friday?
COMMON FAN KEYS
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Soak It In. This is painful to say, but it’s the first time in eight years that Nebraska will be playing Iowa with bowl eligibility already secured. Husker fans don’t have to hold our breath, stressing that the team’s postseason fate rides on this game. I’d love nothing more than to see the Big Red pick up where they left off against Wisconsin, come out and pummel the Hawkeyes. But whatever happens, this isn’t the end of the road for the Huskers.
At least for me, the Iowa game has emerged as a great Thanksgiving weekend tradition. Iowa is the closest thing we have to a rival since joining the Big Ten. Embrace it. Enjoy it. We’re going bowling this year, no matter what happens against Iowa. So load up with some leftover turkey and mashed potatoes, maybe an extra piece of pie, and enjoy the ride, Husker fans.
Going to Kinnick? Common Fan Podcast co-host Matty O was in the house for the Wisconsin game, and after the win, pulled the trigger on tickets for the Black Friday battle against Iowa. He and his son will be making the trek to Iowa City on Friday. That’s the impact of beating the Badgers, getting to bowl eligibility, and starting to believe in this program again.
Are any other Common Fans out there going to be in the house? Hats off to anyone representing the Big Red in enemy territory. And, if you are going to be there on Friday, we’d love to hear from you. Send us an email to commonfangbr@gmail.com or hit us up on social media (@commonfangbr on X) to share your experience. Send pictures, stories, smart remarks…whatever you’ve got! Let’s go 1-0 this week and beat those Hawkeyes!
As always, GBR for LIFE.
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