Kansas Jayhawks basketball tips off their season against Green Bay, and all eyes are on Darryn Peterson's official Allen Fieldhouse debut. Will the national player of the year candidate deliver in his first game that counts?

Derek Johnson breaks down the Jayhawks' rotation questions, including whether Bryson Tiller's strong exhibitions earn him a starting spot and how Bill Self manages his big man depth with Flory Bidunga, Paul Mbiya, and Tiller all deserving minutes. The analysis covers Green Bay's surprising strengths—they're elite at getting to the free throw line and added a 29-year-old former Navy serviceman to their roster—alongside critical weaknesses Kansas must exploit. Key matchups include LeBron Thomas versus Melvin Council and how KU's size advantage should dominate the paint and glass against a smaller Phoenix squad.

Discover why Kohl Rosario, Jayden Dawson, and Bidunga have the most riding on this opener, plus betting insights on the 28.5-point spread and what it takes for Kansas to cover comfortably.

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