Kansas basketball put up a strong fight but couldn’t overcome 20 turnovers on Monday night as it fell at No. 3 Houston, 65-59. The loss drops the Jayhawks to 20-10 overall while the Cougars improve to 26-4 overall and 18-1 in Big 12 play.
The loss is the latest in what has been a frustrating year for Kansas basketball. Picked as the preseason No. 1 or 2 team in the country by several outlets and college basketball analysts, Kansas has been a major disappointment.
That was part of the tone on social media Monday night after the latest Kansas loss, that perhaps only furthered the changing of the guard feelings across the Big 12.
Final: KU 59 – UH 65
— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) March 4, 2025
COOGS KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING 🐾
No. 3 Houston defeats Kansas for its 18th conference win of the season 🔥 pic.twitter.com/28K0MlxWCV
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 4, 2025
Houston in Big 12 regular season games the past two years:
33-4
Kansas in Big 12 regular season games the past two years:
20-17 https://t.co/hXIXzWUt9B
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 4, 2025
The Houston formula is always to get more shots by creating turnovers and gobbling up offensive rebounds. Kelvin Sampson just said it to SVP, the key was 26 more field-goal attempts tonight for the Coogs.
— CJ Moore (@CJMooreHoops) March 4, 2025
This team just didn’t gel. I don’t think any specific guy is the root cause of our issues. The pieces just didn’t fit right with each other and our flaws have been exposed A LOT this year
— Kansas Jayhawks (@unhinged_KUfan) March 4, 2025
Kansas: Bill Self’s talent assessment and game decisions have been poor for 2 plus seasons.
Year over year of high turnovers, out rebounded and no perimeter defense . How many more years?
I will not be re investing my $ into this team going forward – # season ticket holder
— Sports fan (@SportsFan175711) March 4, 2025
Kansas keeps falling apart at the end of games. Surprising coming from a Bill Self coached team.
— MIKE707 (@Michael4CIN) March 4, 2025
Kansas basketball this season pic.twitter.com/y9WkqpgGH7
— The Morning After (@Bookit_TMA) March 4, 2025
Kansas just competed with the best defense on the road and nearly won, shooting 26 less shots.
Say what you want about Kansas, but I would not want to see this team come March.#CollegeBasketball #Kansas #Big12MBB https://t.co/5YL674cehG
— Kai McClelland (@fourwal1) March 4, 2025
Softest team I’ve ever seen on the court for Kansas. For my entire life KU basketball has been about toughness and elite guard play. I’m sure these guys are checking their DMs and crying in the locker room. It’s pathetic. Bill has been just as bad too.
— RustyJames (@RustyJames1987) March 4, 2025
Kansas is one loss away from failing to get a winning conference record for the first time since Roy Williams’ first season in 1988/89.
— Joe Piazza (@LAOJoe) March 4, 2025
This season is a pathetic excuse for Kansas basketball. I hold Bill Self and the players accountable. I love you, but do better. Sincerely, Tom.
— Tom O’Dell (@MrTommyOdell) March 4, 2025
Dajuan Harris played 34 minutes tonight and only took two shots.
KJ Adams played 33 minutes tonight and only grabbed four rebounds.
Hunter Dickinson and Zeke Mayo combined for 13 turnovers.
Kansas is losing to Houston 100 times out of 100 when all those things occur.
— Walker Carey (@walkerRcarey) March 4, 2025
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