1996-97 Kansas Jayhawks basketball — schedule and results
The 1996-97 Kansas Jayhawks went 34-2 (15-1 in the Big 12) under head coach Roy Williams. The team peaked at #1 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 26.6.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 36 games from this season: 15–0 at home, 10–1 on the road, and 9–1 on neutral courts. The Jayhawks scored 84.9 points per game and allowed 66.1 (+18.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 22 games, from Nov 22, 1996 to Feb 1, 1997. The most lopsided win was 134–73 over Niagara Purple Eagles on Jan 9, 1997; the heaviest defeat was 85–82 to Arizona Wildcats on Mar 21, 1997. The tightest finish was a 2-point loss against Missouri Tigers (94–96, overtime). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Kansas Jayhawks' 127 recorded seasons, 1996-97's .944 winning percentage ranks 2nd. Previous season: 1995-96 Jayhawks (29–5). Next season: 1997-98 Jayhawks (35–4).
Game-by-game results (36 games)
Game recaps
1996-11-27: Kansas Jayhawks handled Virginia Cavaliers 80–63. Pierce led the winners with 27 points. Deane had 14 for Virginia Cavaliers.
1996-12-07: Kansas Jayhawks handled UCLA Bruins 96–83. Raef LaFrentz led the winners with 31 points. Charles O'Bannon had 20 for UCLA Bruins.
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