I hadn’t really thought of doing Know your Foe for basketball because of how quick the turnaround between games is, but Shay Wildeboor from JayhawkSlant reached out to me for his questions and I figured I might as well take advantage and send some back his way. I think this will be something I do for bigger games or maybe consistently when we get into conference play.
Here are Shay’s answers. (Also, I understand you guys hate the capitalized ‘k,’ I’ve been doing my best on that in my stories, but I’m not going to change Shay’s answers in any way, so it will be there).
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Kyle: kansas is off to a hot start as usual and has played a tough schedule with big-time matchups. Do you think the team has lived up to expectations so far? Are there any areas you expected the team to be better than it has been so far?
Shay: I think Kansas, for the most part, has lived up to the expectations placed on the team when the season kicked off. Currently, the Jayhawks have victories over the likes of North Carolina, Michigan State, Duke, and Furman, which was 7-0 before losing inside Allen Fieldhouse back on November 30. Kansas clearly has some big non-conference wins and has played one of the toughest schedules during the non-conference. Now, has Kansas been perfect during its current 7-1 stretch to open the season? No, not at all. However, a lot of teams would have tasted defeat the same way Kansas did at Creighton earlier in the week.
Kyle: What went wrong for kansas in the matchup against Creighton? Do you see it as a one-off issue the team will move past or is there a new blueprint of how to play kansas well?
Shay: I think a lot of Kansas fans saw the outcome of the Creighton game coming well before Wednesday night.
CU just came out the more aggressive team, got on a roll early in the game, and Kansas simply struggled to get anything going on either end of the court. Kansas was without the services of Rylan Griffen and Shakeel Moore, and guys like Hunter Dickinson, Dajuan Harris, and KJ Adams never got into a rhythm on the offensive end of the court. Until Kansas finds a way to hit shots from behind the arc, teams will continue to focus on Hunter Dickinson and force Bill Self’s squad to score from behind the arc.
Kyle: kansas has obviously played in a lot of daunting environments the past couple of years and there’s enough of the team left from last year and two years ago that I wouldn’t expect any issues with playing in a tough situation. But do you think there’s any room for kansas to falter facing what I would expect to be the most energetic, animosity-fueled arena it has faced this year?
Shay: Sunday will likely be the most wild and crazy scene that Kansas will face all season.
We all know how Missouri fans feel about Kansas and I expect the Antlers to be as intense and rowdy as ever before. With that being said, I feel like Kansas will play with a chip on its shoulder and with a certain swagger coming of the Creighton loss.
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For guys like Dajuan Harris, KJ Adams, and Hunter Dickinson, this will be the final trip to Columbia and the Jayhawks know how important it will be to bounce back on Sunday. Since losing to Creighton, a few guys have talked about not allowing one loss to become two. I think Kansas will be ready for anything and everything on Sunday.
Kyle: How do you see the matchup playing out?
Shay: Listen, Missouri has won seven straight games, is undefeated at home, and will be pumped up and ready to go with Kansas coming to town on Sunday.
I expect a close game and will be extremely competitive. Still, I also expect guys like Hunter Dickinson, KJ Adams, Dajuan Harris, Zeke Mayo, AJ Storr, Rylan Griffen, and others to bounce back in a major way against the Tigers.
This team is fired up to face Missouri on the road and is coming off its first loss of the season.
I’m expecting Kansas to pull away late from Missouri on Sunday
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – The largest distributor of kratom products in Missouri has agreed to suspend all in-state sales of kratom and its alkaloids, effective immediately.
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office announced on Thursday morning that Shaman Botanicals, LLC (American Shaman) will not sell any kratom product to Missouri consumers in stores or online.
“Kratom alkaloids, especially 7-OH, are dangerous opioids that carry serious health risks,” Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway said. “We stepped in to shut down deceptive tactics that put public health in danger. This resolution protects consumers by taking these products off Missouri shelves.”
The action ends litigation between the Attorney General’s Office, the Department of Health and Senior Services and American Shaman.
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The business also agreed to abandon Missouri-targeted retail advertising, including billboards, within 30 days.
The Attorney General’s Office launched an investigation into the business practices of American Shaman in November 2025
FILE — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway sued CBD American Shaman over kratom products.(Hannah Falcon/KFVS)
In March, the Attorney General’s Office filed suit against American Shaman and companies connected with it.
Hanaway had alleged American Shaman advertised “free samples” of 7-OH despite its addictive nature, and frequently without disclosing the risk of addiction in its marketing.
“Retailers who use free samples and misleading marketing to hook consumers, especially those struggling with addiction, will face swift enforcement,” Hanaway said.
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Missourians who believe they were harmed by kratom alkaloids are encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s Office at 800-392-8222 or by submitting an online complaint at ago.mo.gov.
Two people were seriously injured in a crash Wednesday morning in Cole County on Route B, south of Spring Ridge Road, near St. Thomas, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Around 11:50 a.m., a 2020 Honda CRV SUV driven by a 67-year-old woman from Meta attempted to turn southbound onto Route B and traveled into the path of 2018 Freightliner Cascadia semitruck driven by a 71-year-old-man, according to the crash report.
The driver of the Honda and the passenger, a 66-year-old-man from Meta, were not wearing seat belts and were airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia, according to the crash report. Both sustained serious injuries, according to the report.
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The driver of the semitruck was not injured, according to the crash report.
As summer recreation ramps up across Missouri, safety officials are reminding residents that water safety begins long before anyone steps into a lake or river. Understanding the risks of water activities, knowing personal limits, and making responsible choices are the foundation of preventing tragedies on the water.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety agencies emphasize that natural waterways can present hidden hazards, including strong currents, sudden drop‑offs, and floating debris. Swimmers are urged to stay aware of their surroundings, use life jackets when appropriate, and avoid swimming alone.
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Officials say simple precautions—such as recognizing fatigue, monitoring weather conditions, and watching out for others in your group—can make the difference between a fun day on the water and a dangerous situation. As families head outdoors, authorities encourage everyone to treat water safety as a shared responsibility.
