NC State was led by Quadir Copeland’s 19-point performance, but it couldn’t stop Melvin Council, who scored a career-high 36 points.

Melvin Council Jr. had career highs of 36 points and nine made 3-pointers to help No. 19 Kansas edge N.C. State 77-76 in overtime. Council had made just 5 of 27 3s.

Kansas coach Bill Self said freshman star Darryn Peterson “was getting tight” in his hamstring and checked out late in regulation during the 19th-ranked Jayhawks’ 77-76 overtime win at N.C.

It will be worth monitoring the decisions of key sophomores and juniors such as wide receiver Cam Pickett, linebacker Trey Lathan, and even quarterbacks Isaiah Marshall and Cole Ballard. If more impactful pieces continue to depart, Kansas could be in for a difficult offseason unless it adds quality talent from other programs.

Jon Jon Kamara is officially entering the transfer portal, and while the move isn’t shocking, it’s definitely one Kansas fans would’ve liked to avoid. Kamara showed real promise as a freshman and looked like a guy who could grow into a bigger role over the next couple of years.

Day is the second Democrat to file her candidacy for Kansas secretary of state. She's running on expanding voter education and accessibility.

Kansas somehow pulled away in the Lenovo Center on Saturday night in a miraculous win over NC State. The Jayhawks overcame a pair of missed one-and-one free throws at the end of overtime to come out victorious 77-76.

NC State is hosting No. 19 Kansas. The Wolfpack are seeking their first signature win under first-year coach Will Wade.