Dickinson returns, leads top-ranked KU in rout

LAWRENCE, Kan.– Hunter Dickinson was back on the court for No. 1 Kansas on Monday night.His next game is going to be a harder challenge.Dickinson remained 2 exhibition games due to the fact that of a small injury. But the 7-foot-2 center returned to the Jayhawks ‘lineup for their opener, scoring 16 points in an 87-57 victory over Howard.Next up is a matchup with No. 9 North Carolina on

Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse.”It felt actually good [to be playing],

“Dickinson stated. “Undoubtedly, there was some rust from a completing element. I may not have actually had the ability to play 35, however I might have played a couple more minutes. Thankfully I have a couple of more days before the big game.”Dickinson went 5-for-8 from the field in 21 minutes. The preseason Associated Press All-American also had 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 obstructed shots.Dickinson stated he was pleased with how he played defensively.”As a group, we actually secured their actions well,

“he said.”That’s something we dealt with a lot.

“Editor’s Picks Kansas coach Bill Self was pleased also, though he couldn’t help but take a friendly jab at Dickinson.” A guy that had lost some rhythm

,”Self said when asked what he saw in Dickinson’s efficiency.”He ran out sorts a little bit, however he required to be out there.

“I believed he did fine. He’s so unselfish. He’s just such a good teammate and an excellent passer. However you could tell he didn’t have his legs yet. “Dickinson remains in his 2nd season at Kansas after moving from Michigan. He stated he felt very much in your home. “I seem like a vet now, despite the fact that I’ve only been here for a year,”he said. “I feel like one of the elder statesmen on the group. Playing in Allen Fieldhouse, every game is special.

I try not to take it for approved. It is really a blessing. I’m lucky to play in front of these fans every night. “North Carolina opened with a 90-76 victory over Elon on Monday night. The Tar Heels feature a remarkable backcourt. “I believe it will be tough to protect their 3 guards, “Dickinson said.”They have among the very best

backcourts in the nation.”However Dickinson said he felt the Jayhawks ought to be prepared since of what they perform in practice.

“Breaking ourselves will most likely be the best [preparation],”he said.”If we are who everyone says we are– the No. 1 group in the country– we must be able to play against each other and make

each other much better in the next three days.”