LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball’s preseason slate continues Wednesday with an exhibition game at home against Louisville.
The tied-No. 18 Jayhawks captured an 80-62 win in their first exhibition contest last week, at home against Pittsburg State. Fans had the opportunity to see the likes of freshman guard Tyran Stokes, fifth-year center Christian Reeves and more compete inside Allen Fieldhouse. This game, though, against No. 11 Louisville, will provide a more accurate look at where KU stands ahead of the start of the 2026-27 regular season.
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Here’s how fans can follow along with this contest, with tip-off set for 6 p.m. (CT) in Lawrence:
What channel is Kansas basketball vs Louisville game on today?
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Livestream: ESPN+
Kansas’ exhibition contest against Louisville will be broadcast on ESPNU during the lead-up to the 2026-27 regular season. The matchup will feature two teams with high expectations this season. Streaming options include ESPN+.
Kansas basketball vs Louisville date, game time
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Start time: 6 p.m. (CT)
Kansas is scheduled to tip off against Louisville on Wednesday at 6 p.m. (CT) in Lawrence.
Kansas basketball storylines heading into its exhibition vs Louisville
Much of the attention around this game will focus on the return of Flory Bidunga, a junior forward for the Cardinals. Bidunga started his career at KU, and played well during his time with the Jayhawks, before transferring away following the 2025-26 season.
Also, KU just recently added a transfer from Purdue in fifth-year forward Trey Kaufman-Renn to the roster. That doesn’t mean the newcomer will play in this game, but that’s something to watch as well.
Kansas basketball preseason exhibition schedule
- Oct. 16 (home): Pittsburg State — Kansas won 80-62
- Oct. 21 (home): Louisville
- Oct. 25 (home): Duke
Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He was the 2022 National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas. Contact him at JMGuskey@usatodayco.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.
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