PLAYERS TO WATCH

Danielle McCray, 5-foot-11 sophomore guard

14.9 ppg, 7.4 rpg

McCray’s foul trouble has been the Achilles’ heel for Kansas. Every time she exits the game because of fouls, the opposition goes on a big run to put the game out of reach (as Colorado did on Tuesday with a 21-4 run). In order to have any chance to win, McCray must stay on the court.

Krysten Boogaard, 6-foot-5 freshman center

d8.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg

In the last week we saw just how good Boogaard can be — 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks in Missouri win — and how much she still has to learn — two fouls in the first four minutes of Colorado loss. Boogaard has a size advantage over everyone on the Texas A&M roster, but her impact — like McCray’s — will rest on staying out of foul trouble.

Ivana Catic, 5-foot-8 junior guard

4.8 ppg, 3.8 apg

Catic is the floor general for Kansas, and when she’s clicking everyone else falls into place. However, when Catic is off — like she has been in conference play — the team appears out of sync. Catic’s floor leadership has a calming effect on the rest of the team and that’s something they need back.

- Taylor Bern