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Kansas Beats TCU in the Big 12 Tournament | Pay Heed 3/12

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Flory Badunga finishes plus-31, and Kansas is a different team with him on the floor.

1. KCSN: Kansas Jayhawks News and Analysis covers Kansas’ 78-73 win over TCU at T-Mobile Center in the Big 12 Tournament. 2. Nick Springer hosts with Kevin Flaherty, and both are at T-Mobile Center on Thursday night as the Jayhawks play live in Kansas City. 3. The episode asks whether Kansas can turn an ugly win over TCU into momentum for a semifinal against Houston. 4. Kansas survives despite stretches where Flory Badunga is in foul trouble and the offense stalls without him. 5. Kevin Flaherty says Kansas was 31 points better than TCU when Flory Badunga was on the court. 6. TCU finishes 6 of 17 on layups, and the hosts connect that number to Badunga’s rim protection. 7. Darren Peterson scores 24 points and hits several late shots that close down the game. 8. The hosts say Peterson gets 12 free throws in the second half, which changes Kansas’ late-game options. 9. Marco Jackson plays 25 minutes and scores 13 points, including a sequence where an airballed three resets possession. 10. Tre White and Melvin Council provide key moments, including White’s corner three after Council pushes the ball in transition. 11. The Big 12 announces a move away from the electronic glass court after player feedback and reports that it felt slippery. 12. Springer and Flaherty describe the LED floor as a missed opportunity because it added little to the in-stadium experience. 13. They say the court’s gray surface looked bad and did not clearly improve the viewing experience. 14. The hosts mention that several players and coaches complained, and that some fans reported headaches from watching it. 15. Flaherty argues Kansas may be officiated differently in the NCAA Tournament than in Big 12 play. 16. Springer and Flaherty expect Kansas to keep getting to the free throw line if the team stays aggressive. 17. The tone is live, late-night, and reactive, with frequent interruptions from chat comments and breaking news updates. 18. The format mixes game breakdown, court controversy, and audience Q&A from viewers in the live stream. 19. Fans of Kansas basketball and Big 12 tournament coverage. 20. Listeners wanting polished, longform storytelling.

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