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Why Kansas Jayhawks will need to talk their way into defensive success vs. Providence

The Providence Friars basketball team thrived in its previous game vs. Richmond Spiders — and all season too — in one specific aspect offensively.

In this video, Kansas City Star reporter Jesse Newell looks at the key for KU’s defense in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, and why what’s going on away from the ball will be so important in Friday’s game.

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Jesse Newell
The Kansas City Star
Jesse Newell covered the Chiefs for The Star until August 2025. He won an EPPY for best sports blog and previously was named top beat writer in his circulation by AP’s Sports Editors. His interest in sports analytics comes from his math teacher father, who handed out rulers to Trick-or-Treaters each year.
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