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Kansas hits second-half stonewall, struggling to execute offensively
- Kansas lost 61-56 to UConn after scoring only 23 points in the second half.
- Self blamed the offense for poor ball movement and a lack of shared responsibility.
- Kansas had only eight assists on 18 made baskets at halftime, far below the season average.
- Darryn Peterson was out with a hamstring injury, impacting Kansas’ rotation.
- Elmarko Jackson sparked late offense, cutting the deficit to one late in the game.
- Melvin Council Jr. hit a three to pull Kansas within three late in the game.
- Kansas will face Missouri next in a Sunday matinee at the T-Mobile Center.
- Coach Self criticized the late first-half stretch where Kansas missed six straight shots.
- UConn outscored Kansas on second-chance opportunities after halftime.
- Self took accountability for the late-game execution issues.
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