Zeke Mayo, a grad transfer from South Dakota State, had 19 points in his Kansas debut and the top-ranked Jayhawks beat Howard 87-57 on Monday night in the season-opener for both teams. Kansas led 46-19 at halftime and its biggest lead was 38 points.

Zeke Mayo flashed a huge grin. The Kansas guard had just hit a deep 3-pointer over the outstretched arms of a Howard defender midway through the first half, as the Jayhawks pummeled the overmatched Bison. The Lawrence native was finally home and fulfilling a childhood dream, so naturally, he looked at ease. He had plenty to smile about on Monday.