College basketball blue bloods clash Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse as the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks face the No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) with TV coverage on ESPN2 and streaming on-demand.

• How to watch: Live streams of the North Carolina vs. Kansas game are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro rate).
• For a limited time, FuboTV is offering $20 off the first month after the free trial period. With the $20 offer, plans start at $59.99 per month.

#9 North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0) at #1 Kansas Jayhawks (1-0)

NCAA basketball matchup at a glance

When: Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)

Where: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kan.

TV channel: ESPN

Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)

The Jayhawks maintained their place as the top team in the preseason Associated Press poll with an 87-57 victory over Howard in their season-opener. Kansas made short work of the Bison by hitting 60.4 percent of its shots and getting five-plus points from nine players, topped by guard Zeke Mayo’s 19 points off the bench.

The Tar Heels were also victorious in their opener over Elon (90-76), but needed a closing fury to avoid a potential upset. The Phoenix held a 71-69 lead with 6:48 remaining, but RJ Davis and Carolina closed out the contest with a 21-5 run to move past their in-game struggles. The senior Davis scored a game-high 24 points to go with 7 rebounds and 7 assists.

Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: Live Streaming Options

• FuboTV (free trial) – excellent viewer experience with huge library of live sports content; free trial lengths vary; monthly rate after free trial starts at $59.99.
• SlingTV (low intro rate) – discounted first month is best if you’ve run out of free trials or you’re in the market for 1+ month of TV
• DirecTV Stream (free trial) – less crisp viewer experience than FuboTV, but the 7-day free trial is the longest in streaming.

The Jayhawks and Tar Heels are set for a 7 p.m. ET start on ESPN2. Live streams are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro rate).

No. 1 Kansas faces No. 9 North Carolina in a college basketball game on Friday, November 8, 2024 (11/8/2024) at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: College Basketball

Who: UNC vs. Kansas

When: November, 8, 2024

Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Allen Fieldhouse

TV: ESPN2

Live stream: fuboTV

AP Preview:

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson was back on the court for No. 1 Kansas on Monday night.

His next game is going to be a more difficult challenge.

Dickinson missed two exhibition games because of a minor injury. But the 7-foot-2 center returned to the Jayhawks’ lineup for their opener, scoring 16 points in an 87-57 victory over Howard.

Next up is a matchup with No. 9 North Carolina on Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

“It felt really good (to be playing),” Dickinson said. “Obviously, there was some rust from a finishing aspect. I might not have been able to play 35, but I could have played a couple more minutes. Thankfully I have a couple of more days before the big game.”

Dickinson went 5 for 8 from the field in 21 minutes. The preseason Associated Press All-American also had six rebounds, three steals and two blocked shots.

Dickinson said he was pleased with how he played defensively.

“As a team, we really guarded their actions well,” he said. “That’s something we worked on a lot.”

Kansas coach Bill Self was pleased as well, though he couldn’t help but take a friendly jab at Dickinson.

“A guy that had lost some rhythm,” Self said when asked what he saw in Dickinson’s performance. “He was out of sorts a little bit, but he needed to be out there.

“I thought he did fine. He’s so unselfish. He’s just such a good teammate and a good passer. But you could tell he didn’t have his legs yet.”

Dickinson is in his second season at Kansas after transferring from Michigan. He said he feels very much at home.

“I feel like a vet now, even though I’ve only been here for a year,” he said. “I feel like one of the elder statesmen on the team. Playing in Allen Fieldhouse, every game is special. I try not to take it for granted. It is truly a blessing. I’m fortunate to play in front of these fans every night.”

North Carolina opened with a 90-76 victory over Elon on Monday night. The Tar Heels feature an impressive backcourt.

“I think it will be hard to guard their three guards,” Dickinson said. “They have one of the best backcourts in the country.”

But Dickinson felt the Jayhawks should be prepared because of what they do in practice.

“Going against ourselves will probably be the best (preparation),” he said. “If we are who everyone says we are — the No. 1 team in the country — we should be able to play against each other and make each other better in the next three days.”

For now, the competition will remain the same for the Iowa State men’s basketball team. After rolling through Mississippi Valley State in their season opener, the Cyclones now prepare for Kansas City on Monday night in Ames from Hilton Coliseum.

It was a complete team effort by Iowa State, as the defense held Mississippi Valley State down throughout as the offense worked out some kinks. Led by Tamin Lipsey, who was an honorable mention All-American last year, expectations around the program are high. 

Lipsey scored 16 points on 5 of 7 shooting, dishing out four assists with three steals and two blocked shots in just 24 minutes of game action. Keshon Gilbert, Josh Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic joined him in double figures. 

The Roos have a pair of games under their belts, including a 91-68 victory in their opener over Hannibal-LaGrange. They went 16-16 a year ago and finished 10-6 in the Summit League, earning a runner-up finish thanks to a season-ending six-game win streak.

Here are details on how to watch Iowa State’s contest vs. Kansas City on Monday, Nov. 11:

Who: Kansas City at Iowa State in men’s basketball action

When: 7 p.m. CT | Monday, November 11

Where: Hilton Coliseum | Ames, Iowa

Live Stream: Stream Kansas City at Iowa State live on fuboTV (Start your free trial)

TV Channel: ESPN+

Our Prediction: Iowa State 78, Kansas City 55

Live Updates, Highlights: Follow the game on Iowa State on SI for live updates, in-game analysis and big-play highlights throughout Monday’s matchup.

* Lipsey among those named to preseason watch list