Hunter Dickinson Stats Today: How did Kansas star fare vs Michigan State? (Nov 12)

Dickinson's Kansas Debut

Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson made his Kansas debut on November 12th against Michigan State. The 7-foot-1 center put up solid numbers, but his performance was somewhat overshadowed by the team's overall struggles in a 87-74 loss.

Dickinson's Stats

Dickinson finished the game with 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting from the field, including 1-of-2 from three-point range. He also added 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks in 27 minutes of action.

While Dickinson's stat line was respectable, he did struggle with turnovers, committing 4 in the game and several by traveling.

Kansas' Struggles

Despite their 14-point loss, the Jayhawks actually came out strong, leading 20-10 early on. However, Michigan State quickly chipped away at the lead, and by halftime, the Spartans had a 44-35 advantage.

The second half was more of the same, as Kansas couldn't keep pace with Michigan State's hot shooting. The Spartans shot 52.9% from the field, including 10-of-20 from three-point range.

Dickinson's Outlook

Despite the loss, Kansas coach Bill Self was pleased with Dickinson's performance. He said that the big man "played hard" and "gave us some good minutes." While this game ended up in a loss, Dickinson showed flashes of his potential. He is a skilled scorer and rebounder, and he has the potential to be a major contributor for the Jayhawks this season.