Kansas basketball bounced back from losing its Big 12 opener with a historic 99-48 beatdown of UCF. KU head coach Bill Self credited his team's improved intensity after the win, sending a message of continued urgency to the Jayhawks.

The Jayhawks forced eight turnovers in the first half alone. Kansas did an excellent job of swarming UCF’s players in the paint and held Knights star Keyshawn Hall to 11 points on 2-for-7 shooting.

The transfer guards were also the story of the second half. Griffin went 4-4 from deep on his way to 14 points and four rebounds. Storr had one of his best games as a Jayhawk with 11 points, three boards, and two assists. And Moore had six points and six assists in his first start.