KU men’s basketball is underway for real today, opening the regular season by hosting the Green Bay Phoenix. The game tips off at 7pm Jayhawk Time and will be broadcast on ESPN+ There isn’t a ton of information worth going through where Green Bay is concerned.

Freshman Darryn Peterson scored 21 points in 22 minutes in his debut to lead No. 19 Kansas past Green Bay 94-51 in the season opener for both teams

Nov 3, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the court as Kansas Jayhawks guard Elmarko Jackson (13) shoots against during the first half against the Green Bay Phoenix at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Kansas basketball’s regular season begins Monday at home with a non-conference matchup against Green Bay. Follow along for updates from this game.

Darryn Peterson and a suffocating defensive effort was more than enough as the Jayhawks cruised past Green Bay to win a 53rd consecutive home opener.

Green Bay went 4-28, 2-18 in the Horizon League in 2024-25, Doug Gottlieb’s first season as Phoenix coach. … Green Bay was picked to finish 11th (of 11 teams) in the Horizon League’s preseason poll. … Gottlieb currently hosts the Doug Gottlieb show on Fox Sports Radio. …

Green Bay’s Doug Gottlieb was the first college coach to have to prepare for a regular-season game against Kansas’ Darryn Peterson. And, clearly, he was impressed by the young star guard for the Jayhawks.