5 Bold Predictions For Kansas vs. Oklahoma In Big 12 Showdown

By Trevor Lowry

QUICK: What was the best game of the season (so far)?

Answer: Oklahoma vs. Kansas–no questions asked.

Luckily for the fans, the Sooners will take on the Jayhawks once again this Saturday. Round 2 might not go into triple overtime, but it will surely bring plenty of entertainment to the table. In preparation for the big-stage showdown, check out these five bold predictions.

And remember, these predictions are bold for a reason — we’re taking a long shot here.

5 Bold Predictions For Kansas vs. Oklahoma In Big 12 Showdown
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5. Buddy Hield Does Buddy Hield-Like Things, Drops 30 Points

Buddy Hield Does Buddy Hield-Like Things, Drops 30 Points Credit: Getty Images
Buddy Hield is averaging 25.7 PPG. Not to mention, he had 46 points in the first contest of the season against Kansas. With another monster outing against one of the best teams, Hield will completely separate himself from the Player of the Year pack.

5. Buddy Hield Does Buddy Hield-Like Things, Drops 30 Points

Buddy Hield is averaging 25.7 PPG. Not to mention, he had 46 points in the first contest of the season against Kansas. With another monster outing against one of the best teams, Hield will completely separate himself from the Player of the Year pack.

4. Wayne Selden Jr. Doesn’t Disappoint With 20+ Points Of His Own

Wayne Selden Jr. Doesn’t Disappoint With 20+ Points Of His Own Credit: Getty Images
If only Wayne Selden Jr. played this well when Andrew Wiggins was on Kansas. Selden Jr. is averaging 14.4 PPG and shooting 43.7 percent from three. Heck, he had 33 points against Kentucky.

4. Wayne Selden Jr. Doesn’t Disappoint With 20+ Points Of His Own

If only Wayne Selden Jr. played this well when Andrew Wiggins was on Kansas. Selden Jr. is averaging 14.4 PPG and shooting 43.7 percent from three. Heck, he had 33 points against Kentucky.

3. Four Players Crack The 20-Point Mark

Four Players Crack The 20-Point Mark Credit: Getty Images
Kansas and Oklahoma are two of the best teams in the sport, and they are both lethal on the offensive end, as they are both putting up 80+ PPG. Four players with at least 20 points each in one game is rather — dare I say — bold, but it can be done.

3. Four Players Crack The 20-Point Mark

Kansas and Oklahoma are two of the best teams in the sport, and they are both lethal on the offensive end, as they are both putting up 80+ PPG. Four players with at least 20 points each in one game is rather — dare I say — bold, but it can be done.

2. Both Teams Hit 80 Points In Regulation

Both Teams Hit 80 Points In Regulation Credit: Getty Images
I mean, both teams are, once again, averaging over 80 points per game. For this to happen, defense will have to become a complete afterthought.

2. Both Teams Hit 80 Points In Regulation

I mean, both teams are, once again, averaging over 80 points per game. For this to happen, defense will have to become a complete afterthought.

1. Oklahoma Wins This Time Around, And No OT Goes Down

Oklahoma Wins This Time Around, And No OT Goes Down Credit: Getty Images
Here's one major reason to believe in the Sooners this time around: They get this matchup at home. Here's another reason, just in case you needed another reason: Buddy Hield, who of course plays on Oklahoma, is the best player in college basketball.

1. Oklahoma Wins This Time Around, And No OT Goes Down

Here's one major reason to believe in the Sooners this time around: They get this matchup at home. Here's another reason, just in case you needed another reason: Buddy Hield, who of course plays on Oklahoma, is the best player in college basketball.

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