- Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, will have surgery and is expected to miss the nonconference slate — likely returning around the start of Big 12 play.
- That means he’ll miss marquee early tests, including Tuesday’s game vs. No. 24 Kentucky and other nonconference matchups (Villanova, UConn, Ohio State), a big subplot for the Jayhawks.
- Expect lineup changes: freshman Taylen Kinney remains in the backcourt while Leroy Blyden Jr., Keanu Dawes, Tyran Stokes or newcomer Trey Kaufman-Renn could see expanded ball‑handling roles.
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