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Will Wade Tips Cap to Kansas’ Melvin Council Jr. After Career Night
- Melvin Council Jr. poured in a career-high 36 points, including 9 from three, to lift Kansas on the road.
- Council took control in the second half and overtime after NC State’s defense adjusted, giving Kansas late-game momentum.
- Will Wade acknowledged adjustments after Council hit his third three, admitting there was no answer for him late.
- The performance drew comparisons to Elijah Johnson’s 39-point outburst in 2013 for a KU road game.
- Kansas improved to 8-3 and aims to carry momentum into their remaining nonconference games.
- Council stepped up despite Kansas missing Darryn Peterson late in the game.
- The win came in a true road environment against NC State, highlighting KU’s resilience.
- The article was authored by Josh Schulman, highlighting his history with Kansas athletics.
- The piece positions Council’s night as a defining moment for KU’s season early in the schedule.
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