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Melvin Council Jr. Sparks Kansas to Overtime Victory

12/16/2025

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Kansas senior guard Melvin Council Jr. earned Big 12 Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week after a 36-point, nine three-pointers performance in a 77-76 overtime win over North Carolina State.
Council's late scoring spurt helped Kansas score 18 of the team's last 25 points.
Coach Bill Self called Council the team's MVP.
Kansas improved to 8-3 and will face Towson next.

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Kansas senior guard Melvin Council Jr. earned Big 12 Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week after a 36-point, nine three-pointers performance in a 77-76 overtime win over North Carolina State.
Council's late scoring spurt helped Kansas score 18 of the team's last 25 points.
Coach Bill Self called Council the team's MVP.
Kansas improved to 8-3 and will face Towson next.