Jayhawks face Goliath in second-round NCAA tilt
No. 2 Kansas meets 15th-seeded Eastern Kentucky in St Louis in a second-round clash. Kansas headlines with size and depth led by a star coach, while Eastern Kentucky relies on senior guards and 3 point shooting to fuel an upset bid. Joel Embiid sits out opening weekend as EKU eyes a famous upset to reach third round against New Mexico or Stanford.
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Shockers chase historic 35-0 start in NCAA tourney
Wichita State heads to St Louis aiming for the first 35-0 NCAA start on the same court where they won the MVC title. Coach Gregg Marshall returns with confidence, highlighting fan support and a 1 vs 16 Midwest Region clash with Cal Poly. Cal Poly makes its first NCAA appearance after upsetting Texas Southern, becoming the first 19-loss team to win a tourney game in 59 years.
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Kentucky Wildcats face Kansas State in NCAA opener in St Louis
Kentucky, ranked No. 8, starts NCAA tournament with five freshmen under coach John Calipari. They meet No. 9 Kansas State on Friday night, with a potential third-round game against Wichita State or Cal Poly. Calipari says expectations for the blueblood program are part of the deal.
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Kentucky Wildcats face NCAA bid as young team eyes run
Kentucky, 24 10, runner up in the SEC tourney, relies on freshmen Aaron Harrison and a veteran trio Brian Long Jon Hood Jarrod Polson. Kansas State also seeks a surprise run after losing key players. Analysts question Kentucky underdog status but cite growth and new season stakes.
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