Kansas basketball bounced back from losing its Big 12 opener with a historic 99-48 beatdown of UCF. KU head coach Bill Self credited his team's improved intensity after the win, sending a message of continued urgency to the Jayhawks.

Kansas basketball routed UCF on Sunday for a Big 12 Conference win. Here’s more on what was motivating the Jayhawks ahead of this matchup.

Luckily for the Jayhawks, however, UCF doesn’t match up well with KU. By most metrics, the Knights’ offense is pretty mediocre. On top of that, UCF struggles to rebound the ball and turns it over a lot.

Jan 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Rakease Passmore (4) goes to the basket in front of UCF Knights forward Benny Williams (5) during the second half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Kansas basketball split its first two Big 12 games of the season this past week. Find out where that leaves the Jayhawks in the latest coaches poll.

Florida dropped three spots to No. 8 in the updated Coaches Poll released Monday after suffering its first loss to Kentucky. The Gators entered last weekend as one of three unbeaten teams remaining before losing to the Wildcats 106-100 in the SEC opener for both teams.