Kansas basketball’s path to a Big 12 regular season title became more difficult Saturday with a loss at home against another contender, Houston.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson grabbed an offensive rebound and had the ball cradled into his body with both arms, with no intention of letting TCU take it away from him.

With Bidunga providing a spark off the bench, Dickinson has been able to focus on what he does best—anchoring the paint, scoring efficiently, and using his size to alter shots and rebounds. The narrative around Dickinson’s defense may not change overnight, but his value to Kansas is undeniable.

Hunter Dickinson continues to be the biggest villain in college basketball. Kansas head coach Bill Self ripped his big man for what he called a "bonehead

Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson drew the ire of coach Bill Self after grabbing an offensive rebound and getting a technical foul.