Kansas vs Princeton Game Guide: Where to Watch

Kansas Jayhawks Face Princeton Tigers in Tune-Up Match

The Kansas Jayhawks (No. 25) hosted the Princeton Tigers in a non-conference showdown at Allen Fieldhouse, continuing their pre-Champions Classic preparation. With star freshman Darryn Peterson sidelined due to a lingering hamstring injury, Coach Bill Self experimented with lineup rotations against the Ivy League opponent.

Key Game Highlights

The Jayhawks struggled out of the gate, committing six turnovers and shooting just 31% in the first half. Princeton capitalized by aggressively launching threes, building an early 18-13 lead. However, Kansas rallied behind Flory Bidunga, who scored 12 points in the first half—including a powerful dunk off a Jayden Dawson assist and a posterizing dunk on a Princeton defender—to take a 34-27 halftime advantage.

"Kansas is missing a lot of open threes and is now 2-for-9 from beyond the arc. The Jayhawks have also committed nine turnovers."

Small ball lineups featuring walk-on Wilder Evers and bench players like Nginyu Ngala helped Self test defensive versatility. Melvin Council Jr. struggled early (0-for-5) but contributed a steal-and-dunk to ignite the crowd. Princeton’s Dalen Davis showcased crafty moves, but the Tigers couldn’t sustain offensive pressure against KU’s depth.

Where to Watch Kansas vs Princeton

The game exclusively aired on ESPN+, the Jayhawks’ primary streaming platform for non-conference matchups. For fans without cable access, ESPN+ offered live coverage starting at 1:00 PM CT. Post-game highlights and full replays remain available on the platform.

Peterson’s Status and Next Steps

Darryn Peterson’s hamstring injury—dating back to cramping in the Louisville game—kept him on the bench for the second consecutive game. While Self downplayed immediate concerns, the freshman’s availability for the upcoming Champions Classic against Duke (Dec. 5) remains a focal point. Kansas dominated without him in their previous matchup, defeating Texas A&M-Corpus Christi by 31 points.

What’s Next for Kansas?

After this tune-up, the Jayhawks face Duke in the Champions Classic before diving into Big 12 play. Self’s experimentation against Princeton—particularly with Bidunga’s emergence—could prove valuable against stiffer competition. The team’s ability to minimize turnovers and improve shooting from beyond the arc will be critical moving forward.

[IMAGE_1: Kansas Jayhawks bench during Princeton game]

[IMAGE_2: Flory Bidunga dunking against Princeton]