Cincinnati’s stellar defense will test Kansas. The Jayhawks must be aggressive from the opening tip. KU wants to score inside, and that may not be easy. In addition, KU must play its usual stellar defense and not be afraid to get physical. It’s not necessarily bad if the Jayhawks foul UC, as the Bearcats struggle at the line.

Cincinnati does have home-court advantage, which could play a big role in ending this three-game losing streak. Despite the losses, Dan Skillings Jr. has been solid, scoring 18 po