Kansas Basketball: Six takeaways from exhibition game vs Mizzou
By Kyle Hull
Rebounding deemed as a weakness
Despite some solid performances throughout for the Jayhawks, a weakness has once again surfaced above the talent – rebounding. Of course, when there is a four guard lineup on the court, a team will give up a few boards, but the team must improve on the glass or it may kick them in the rear later on in the season.
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Azubuike must be more dominant on the glass, and a few guards are now expected to box-out effectively, and own the boards. In the exhibition game, the Tigers outrebounded the Jayhawks 41-37.
This is not bad considering a four guard lineup was on the court most of the game, but it is important for a team to get at least 65% of the rebounds to consider the rebounding to be won in their favor. With the best head coach in college basketball, along with a stellar staff following, the team can easily get this corrected.
It is only preseason, but this is something to keep in mind as a weakness for the Jayhawks.