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Date: | March 17th, 2022 10:43 PM |
TV: | truTV |
Spread: | KU -22 Open -22.5 |
Total: | 145.5 |
Preview
Texas Southern Offense vs. Kansas Defense
The Tigers are ranked 291st nationally in Bart Torvik’s adjusted offensive efficiency ratings. Texas Southern shoots 49.2 percent on twos and 31.7 percent on threes for a 48.7 effective field goal percentage.
Kansas defense is ranked 21st nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency. Opponents shoot 47.9 percent on twos and 30.1 percent on threes for a 46.9 effective field goal percentage against the Jayhawks.
Basics
- Texas Southern is one of the most experienced teams in college basketball, averaging 2.81 years of experience weighted by minutes played, per KenPom.com.
- Texas Southern does a great job of getting to the free-throw line. The Tigers attempt 33 free throws per 100 field goal attempts. This should be an advantage for Kansas, which only allows 28 free throws per 100 shot attempts.
- Texas Southern is one of the worst free-throw shooting teams in college hoops, making just 67 percent of its freebies.
Extra Possessions
- Texas Southern is one of the better offensive rebounding teams in the country. The Tigers grab 33.8 percent of their missed shots. Kansas is average on the defensive glass, grabbing 71.3 percent of opponent misses, and that matchup on the boards will be a key swing stat on Thursday.
Shot Profile
- Texas Southern’s offensive attack is interior-focused. The Tigers only attempt 31 percent of their shots from 3-point range. That lack of volume perimeter shooting is for the best because Texas Southern shoots just 31 percent from long distance.
- Texas Southern’s offense doesn’t have a single player shooting 38% or better from 3-point range with over 50 attempts.
- Texas Southern’s offense is heavy on mid-range jumpers. The Tigers attempt 28 percent of their shots from the mid-range and connect at a 34 percent clip.
- Kansas defense does a terrific job of funneling offensive players into pull-up 2-point attempts. Jayhawks opponents attempt 29 percent of their shots from the mid-range and connect at a 34 percent clip. Texas Southern’s offense shoots 34 percent on its mid-range attempts.
Style
- Texas Southern has an elite transition offense and scores 14.0 points per game in transition, while Kansas transition defense has been run of the mill and allows 10.8 points per game in transition.
Kansas Offense vs. Texas Southern Defense
Kansas checks in at 5th nationally in Bart Torvik’s adjusted offensive efficiency ratings. The Jayhawks shoot 54.5 percent on twos and 35.5 percent on threes for a 54.1 effective field goal percentage.
Texas Southern is ranked 102nd nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency. On the season, Texas Southern opponents make 45.3 percent of their twos and 29.5 percent of their threes for a 44.9 effective field goal percentage.
Basics
- Kansas plays as fast as any team in the country. The Jayhawks average 70 possessions per game.
- Kansas does a great job of getting to the free-throw line. The Jayhawks attempt 33 free throws per 100 field goal attempts. Kansas ability to get to the line will pose issues for Texas Southern, which struggles to stay out of foul trouble and keep its opponents off the line. The Tigers allow 34 free throws per 100 shot attempts.
Extra Possessions
- The game should be fairly turnover neutral on this side of the ball. Kansas turns it over on 17.8 percent of possessions and Texas Southern forces giveaways on 17.5 percent of possessions.
- The Jayhawks are fantastic on the offensive glass and rebound 33.4 percent of their missed shots. Texas Southern is just okay on the defensive glass, grabbing 71.8 percent of opponent misses, which means the rebounding battle could swing this game in either direction.
Shot Profile
- Texas Southern is one of the best teams in the country at defending around the basket. Tigers opponents are shooting just 50 percent at the rim. Kansas is usually very good at creating quality looks around the basket — finishing 63 percent of its shots withing five-feet — which sets up an interesting battle inside.
- Texas Southern’s defense does a terrific job of funneling offensive players into pull-up 2-point attempts. Tigers opponents attempt 27 percent of their shots from the mid-range and connect at a 37 percent clip. Kansas offense shoots 39 percent on its mid-range attempts.
Style
- Kansas has an elite transition offense which should create a significant advantage against Texas Southern. The Jayhawks score 13.3 points per game in transition, while Texas Southern’s transition defense has been poor this year, allowing 13.7 points per game.
- Kansas is a terrific passing team that records assists on 53.9 percent of its made baskets. Texas Southern’s defense is designed to minimize help and prevent assisted baskets. On the season, Texas Southern opponents log assists on 46.9 percent of makes.
Bottom Line
Will we see an upset? Bart Torvik gives Texas Southern a 4 percent chance of advancing and predicts a 81-61 final score.
TXSO Personnel

#5 Joirdon Karl Nicholas
Role: Versatile Big
Height: 6'9" | Weight: 220 lbs
Pts | Reb | Ast | eFG% |
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9.2 | 6 | 1 | 56.5% |

#24 John Walker
Role: Versatile Big
Height: 6'9" | Weight: 200 lbs
Pts | Reb | Ast | eFG% |
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9.9 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 51.4% |

#4 Bryson Etienne
Role: Secondary Ball Handler
Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Pts | Reb | Ast | eFG% |
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8.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 41.7% |

#44 Brison Gresham
Role: Versatile Big
Height: 6'9" | Weight: 240 lbs
Pts | Reb | Ast | eFG% |
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7.2 | 6.8 | 0.4 | 65.4% |

#15 Justin Hopkins
Role: Tall Spot Up Wing
Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Pts | Reb | Ast | eFG% |
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6.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 48.9% |
KU Personnel

#30 Ochai Agbaji
Role: Runaround Wing
Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs
Pts | Reb | Ast | eFG% |
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19.7 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 57.3% |

#2 Christian Braun
Role: Tall Spot Up Wing
Height: 6'6" | Weight: 210 lbs
Pts | Reb | Ast | eFG% |
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14.6 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 56.2% |

#33 David McCormack
Role: Post Up Big
Height: 6'10" | Weight: 250 lbs
Pts | Reb | Ast | eFG% |
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10.1 | 7.1 | 1 | 49.2% |

#10 Jalen Wilson
Role: Tall Spot Up Wing
Height: 6'8" | Weight: 220 lbs
Pts | Reb | Ast | eFG% |
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10.9 | 7 | 1.7 | 54.4% |

#3 Dajuan Harris
Role: Secondary Ball Handler
Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Pts | Reb | Ast | eFG% |
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5.2 | 1.4 | 4.4 | 45.5% |
ATS
Kansas ATS Performance
This Season
Kansas is 19-16-0 against the spread this year. The over has hit in 17 of 35 Kansas games (48.6%) this season.
Kansas is 2-3-0 against the spread at neutral sites this year. The over has hit in 3 of Kansas 5 games on neutral floors (60%) this season.
Date | Opp | Result | Spread | Cover | By | Total | Over | By |
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11/9/2021 | vs. Michigan State | W, 87-74 | -4 | W | 9 | 144 | OVER | 17 |
11/12/2021 | Tarleton | W, 88-62 | -25 | W | 1 | 137 | OVER | 13 |
11/18/2021 | Stony Brook | W, 88-59 | -25.5 | W | 3.5 | 144.5 | OVER | 2.5 |
11/25/2021 | vs. North Texas | W, 71-59 | -14.5 | L | -2.5 | 131 | UNDER | -1 |
11/26/2021 | vs. Dayton | L, 73-74 | -15 | L | -16 | 136.5 | OVER | 10.5 |
11/28/2021 | vs. Iona | W, 96-83 | -13.5 | L | -0.5 | 142 | OVER | 37 |
12/3/2021 | at St. John's | W, 95-75 | -7 | W | 13 | 157 | OVER | 13 |
12/7/2021 | UTEP | W, 78-52 | -20.5 | W | 5.5 | 144 | UNDER | -14 |
12/11/2021 | Missouri | W, 102-65 | -22 | W | 15 | 142.5 | OVER | 24.5 |
12/18/2021 | Stephen F. Austin | W, 80-72 | -23.5 | L | -15.5 | 150.5 | OVER | 1.5 |
12/29/2021 | Nevada | W, 88-61 | -15 | W | 12 | 159.5 | UNDER | -10.5 |
1/1/2022 | George Mason | W, 76-67 | -19 | L | -10 | 145.5 | UNDER | -2.5 |
1/4/2022 | at Oklahoma State | W, 74-63 | -6 | W | 5 | 147 | UNDER | -10 |
1/8/2022 | at Texas Tech | L, 67-75 | -4.5 | L | -12.5 | 140 | OVER | 2 |
1/11/2022 | Iowa State | W, 62-61 | -12 | L | -11 | 141.5 | UNDER | -18.5 |
1/15/2022 | West Virginia | W, 85-59 | -11.5 | W | 14.5 | 143.5 | OVER | 0.5 |
1/18/2022 | at Oklahoma | W, 67-64 | -3.5 | L | -0.5 | 144.5 | UNDER | -13.5 |
1/22/2022 | at Kansas State | W, 78-75 | -7 | L | -4 | 139 | OVER | 14 |
1/24/2022 | Texas Tech | W, 94-91 | -6.5 | L | -3.5 | 140 | OVER | 45 |
1/29/2022 | Kentucky | L, 62-80 | -5 | L | -23 | 153 | UNDER | -11 |
2/1/2022 | at Iowa State | W, 70-61 | -4.5 | W | 4.5 | 138.5 | UNDER | -7.5 |
2/5/2022 | Baylor | W, 83-59 | -2.5 | W | 21.5 | 144.5 | UNDER | -2.5 |
2/7/2022 | at Texas | L, 76-79 | -1.5 | L | -4.5 | 134.5 | OVER | 20.5 |
2/12/2022 | Oklahoma | W, 71-69 | -10.5 | L | -8.5 | 141.5 | UNDER | -1.5 |
2/14/2022 | Oklahoma State | W, 76-62 | -10.5 | W | 3.5 | 143.5 | UNDER | -5.5 |
2/19/2022 | at West Virginia | W, 71-58 | -4.5 | W | 8.5 | 145.5 | UNDER | -16.5 |
2/22/2022 | Kansas State | W, 102-83 | -12 | W | 7 | 142.5 | OVER | 42.5 |
2/26/2022 | at Baylor | L, 70-80 | 3.5 | L | -6.5 | 149 | OVER | 1 |
3/1/2022 | at TCU | L, 64-74 | -5.5 | L | -15.5 | 144.5 | UNDER | -6.5 |
3/3/2022 | TCU | W, 72-68 | -11 | L | -7 | 144.5 | UNDER | -4.5 |
3/5/2022 | Texas | W, 70-63 | -6.5 | W | 0.5 | 137.5 | UNDER | -4.5 |
3/10/2022 | West Virginia | W, 87-63 | -9 | W | 15 | 148 | OVER | 2 |
3/11/2022 | TCU | W, 75-62 | -8 | W | 5 | 139 | UNDER | -2 |
3/12/2022 | Texas Tech | W, 74-65 | -1.5 | W | 7.5 | 134.5 | OVER | 4.5 |
3/17/2022 | vs. Texas Southern | W, 83-56 | -21.5 | W | 5.5 | 144 | UNDER | -5 |
Head to Head
Kansas is 1-0-0 against the spread when it plays against Texas Southern in recorded games since 2022. The over has hit in 0 out of 1 recorded head-to-head games (0%).
Date | Opp | Result | Spread | Cover | By | Total | Over | By |
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3/17/2022 | vs. Texas Southern | W, 83-56 | -21.5 | W | 5.5 | 144 | UNDER | -5 |
Texas Southern ATS Performance
This Season
Texas Southern is 16-15-1 against the spread this year. The over has hit in 15 of 32 Texas Southern games (46.9%) this season.
Texas Southern is 3-1-1 against the spread at neutral sites this year. The over has hit in 2 of Texas Southern’s 5 games on neutral floors (40%) this season.
Date | Opp | Result | Spread | Cover | By | Total | Over | By |
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11/9/2021 | at Oregon | L, 66-83 | 20.5 | W | 3.5 | 148.5 | OVER | 0.5 |
11/12/2021 | at Saint Mary's | L, 58-67 | 18.5 | W | 9.5 | 136 | UNDER | -11 |
11/15/2021 | at Washington | L, 65-72 | 10 | W | 3 | 145.5 | UNDER | -8.5 |
11/17/2021 | at Air Force | L, 57-61 | -2 | L | -6 | 132.5 | UNDER | -14.5 |
11/21/2021 | at NC State | L, 57-65 | 13.5 | W | 5.5 | 140.5 | UNDER | -18.5 |
11/24/2021 | at BYU | L, 64-81 | 19.5 | W | 2.5 | 136.5 | OVER | 8.5 |
12/1/2021 | at Louisiana Tech | L, 60-87 | 11 | L | -16 | 142 | OVER | 5 |
12/6/2021 | at Florida | W, 69-54 | 21 | W | 36 | 136.5 | UNDER | -13.5 |
12/14/2021 | at UT Rio Grande Valley | W, 70-60 | -3 | W | 7 | 147 | UNDER | -17 |
1/3/2022 | at Southern | L, 50-63 | -1.5 | L | -14.5 | 137 | UNDER | -24 |
1/5/2022 | at Grambling | W, 67-61 | -6.5 | L | -0.5 | 134.5 | UNDER | -6.5 |
1/8/2022 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | W, 90-71 | -16.5 | W | 2.5 | 132.5 | OVER | 28.5 |
1/10/2022 | Mississippi Valley State | W, 95-58 | -18.5 | W | 18.5 | 145 | OVER | 8 |
1/15/2022 | at Alcorn State | L, 72-73 | -1 | L | -2 | 133.5 | OVER | 11.5 |
1/17/2022 | at Jackson State | L, 58-61 | -1 | L | -4 | 125.5 | UNDER | -6.5 |
1/22/2022 | Alabama A&M | W, 78-44 | -10.5 | W | 23.5 | 127.5 | UNDER | -5.5 |
1/24/2022 | Alabama State | W, 73-66 | -12 | L | -5 | 138 | OVER | 1 |
1/29/2022 | at Prairie View A&M | W, 75-74 | -3 | L | -2 | 142.5 | OVER | 6.5 |
2/5/2022 | at Florida A&M | W, 67-55 | -3.5 | W | 8.5 | 132.5 | UNDER | -10.5 |
2/7/2022 | at Bethune-Cookman | W, 66-63 | -8 | L | -5 | 126.5 | OVER | 2.5 |
2/12/2022 | Grambling | W, 68-65 | -9 | L | -6 | 136 | UNDER | -3 |
2/14/2022 | Southern | L, 58-70 | -3 | L | -15 | 138 | UNDER | -10 |
2/19/2022 | at Mississippi Valley State | W, 79-59 | -10 | W | 10 | 143.5 | UNDER | -5.5 |
2/21/2022 | at Arkansas-Pine Bluff | W, 70-68 | -9 | L | -7 | 136.5 | OVER | 1.5 |
2/26/2022 | Jackson State | W, 81-66 | -6.5 | W | 8.5 | 122.5 | OVER | 24.5 |
2/28/2022 | Alcorn State | L, 72-75 | -7.5 | L | -10.5 | 134 | OVER | 13 |
3/5/2022 | Prairie View A&M | W, 78-77 | -6.5 | L | -5.5 | 140 | OVER | 15 |
3/9/2022 | vs. Jackson State | W, 54-50 | -4 | P | 0 | 124 | UNDER | -20 |
3/11/2022 | vs. Grambling | W, 73-54 | -7 | W | 12 | 134.5 | UNDER | -7.5 |
3/12/2022 | vs. Alcorn State | W, 87-62 | -3 | W | 22 | 130.5 | OVER | 18.5 |
3/15/2022 | vs. Texas A&M-CC | W, 76-67 | -3 | W | 6 | 135 | OVER | 8 |
3/17/2022 | vs. Kansas | L, 56-83 | 21.5 | L | -5.5 | 144 | UNDER | -5 |
Head to Head
Texas Southern is 0-1-0 against the spread when it plays against Kansas in recorded games since 2022. The over has hit in 0 out of 1 recorded head-to-head games (0%).
Date | Opp | Result | Spread | Cover | By | Total | Over | By |
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3/17/2022 | vs. Kansas | L, 56-83 | 21.5 | L | -5.5 | 144 | UNDER | -5 |
News
News Updates
News updates via RotoWire.-
Brison Gresham (03/16): Gresham contributed six points (3-6 FG), 13 rebounds, one assist and six blocks in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 76-67 victory over Texas A&;M-Corpus Christi.
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Bryson Etienne (03/16): Etienne provided 21 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 76-67 victory over Texas A&;M-Corpus Christi.
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Mitch Lightfoot (03/15): Coach Bill Self said Lightfoot had a limited practice session on Tuesday, Matt Tait of the Lawrence Journal-World reports.
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Mitch Lightfoot (03/13): Lightfoot injured his knee during the Jayhawks' Big 12 tournament-clinching win Saturday, and Kansas head coach Bill Self said Sunday that he has "no idea" if the big man will be available for the NCAA tournament, Riley Gates of 247 Sports reports.
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Remy Martin (03/13): Martin posted 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 26 minutes during Saturday's 74-65 win over Texas Tech.
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David McCormack (03/13): McCormack closed Saturday's 74-65 win over Texas Tech with 18 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes.
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Ochai Agbaji (03/13): Agbaji ended Saturday's 74-65 win over Texas Tech with 16 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 38 minutes.
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Christian Braun (03/10): Braun closed Thursday's 87-63 win over West Virginia with 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes.
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Ochai Agbaji (03/07): Agbaji was voted unanimously as the Big 12 Player of the Year.
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Jalen Wilson (03/07): Wilson provided 17 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 70-63 1OT victory over Texas.
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Christian Braun (03/07): Braun supplied 13 points (3-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 70-63 1OT win over Texas.
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David McCormack (03/07): McCormack notched 22 points (6-13 FG, 10-10 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 70-63 1OT victory over Texas.
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Remy Martin (03/05): Martin is back in the Jayhawks starting five ahead of Saturday's contest against Texas, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star reports.
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Zach Clemence (03/03): Clemence (concussion) is available to play Thursday against TCU, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.
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Zach Clemence (03/02): Clemence experience concussion like symptoms on the teams trip back to Lawrence and is in concussion protocol, Jesse Newell reports
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Dajuan Harris (03/02): Harris finished Tuesday's 74-64 loss to TCU with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and seven assists across 25 minutes.
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Christian Braun (03/02): Braun supplied 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 74-64 loss to TCU.
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Jalen Wilson (03/02): Wilson chipped in 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 74-64 loss to TCU.
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Ochai Agbaji (03/02): Agbaji totaled 13 points (4-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 74-64 loss to TCU.
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Ochai Agbaji (02/28): Agbaji supplied 27 points (8-22 FG, 4-14 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 80-70 loss to Baylor.
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David McCormack (02/26): McCormack (foot) registered 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes in Saturday's 80-70 loss at Baylor.
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Remy Martin (02/26): Martin had five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) across 11 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 80-70 loss at Baylor.
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Bobby Pettiford (02/25): Pettiford recently underwent surgery to repair an abdominal strain and will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star reports.
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David McCormack (02/24): McCormack (foot) may get added rest early in the Big 12 Tournament, Jesse Newell of The Kansas City Star reports.
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Remy Martin (02/24): Martin (knee) is expected to practice on Thursday according to coach Bill Self, Matt Tait of the Lawrence Journal-World reports.