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Kansas Jayhawks guard Zeke Mayo turns the corner in the first half of the game vs. the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams [email protected] Zeke Mayo puffed out his chest as he proudly walked around holding up his crimson jersey.

Texas Tech Red Raiders (21-7, 12-5 Big 12) at Kansas Jayhawks (19-9, 10-7 Big 12) Lawrence, Kansas; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kansas takes on No. 10 Texas Tech after Hunter Dickinson scored

After KU was derailed by injuries and a lack of depth and shooting last season, Self doubled down on Dickinson, convincing the big man to return for a fifth year of college basketball and going back into the portal to find players who fit the best around Dickinson. If he could just add shooting and depth, then he’d have a title contender again.

The 7-foot-2 center was challenged by Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self on Friday. He says he’s ready for the postseason.

Hunter Dickinson scored 33 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, and Kansas held on for an 83-76 win over No. 24 Arizona in a Big 12 Conference showdown on Saturday afternoon in Lawrence, Kan.

Kansas led 26-20 with eight minutes left in the first half, but the offense cooled off, allowing Colorado to hang around. Dickinson was the one keeping things steady, dominating inside and helping the Jayhawks rebuild a double-digit lead with just over five minutes to play.