Freshman Flory Bidunga posted his first career double-double in Kansas basketball's 74-61 win over TCU, finishing with 10 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks, and a steal. Bidunga’s performance was especially crucial as the Jayhawks battled back from a 14-point deficit in the first half.

To hear it from coach Bill Self, the Bidunga and Hunter Dickinson combination is part of KU’s best lineups. With KJ Adams missing another game, let’s see how Bidunga looks in his (likely) second start — and first on the road.

Kansas basketball beat Kansas State this past weekend as Flory Bidunga made his first start for the Jayhawks. Here’s more on why Bidunga had the role.

Kansas received meaningful contributions from several players, with Shakeel Moore and Zeke Mayo combining for 24 points. Moore’s sharp shooting from beyond the arc (3-for-4) stretched TCU’s defense, while Mayo’s consistent scoring with 13 points added a needed spark.

KU’s Hunter Dickinson and TCU’s Trazarien White went for a rebound off a Rylan Griffen 3-point miss with KU up 47-46 in the second half. Both players refused to release the ball in an epic battle for possession, the players stumbling toward the TCU student section. A technical foul was called on both Dickinson and White.

Although Kansas basketball lost its Big 12 Conference opener against West Virginia, the Jayhawks saw again how valuable freshman Flory Bidunga can be.