NEWSLETTER
The No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks (28-7) will take to the court against the No. 8 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (21-13) on Saturday with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament up for grabs. This game tips at 5:15 PM.
In its previous game, Kansas topped Howard on Thursday, 96-68. Its top scorer was Jalen Wilson with 20 points. On Thursday, in its most recent game, Arkansas defeated Illinois 73-63. With 18 points, Ricky Council IV was its leading scorer.
When is Kansas vs. Arkansas and when does it start?
This contest between the Jayhawks and Razorbacks is set to start on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 5:15 PM ET.
Where to Watch Kansas vs. Arkansas
The Jayhawks and Razorbacks will take to the hardwood at Wells Fargo Arena (IA) for this matchup on March 18, and if you’d like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Game Preview
Kansas Stats, Odds & Insights
Kansas outscores opponents by 7.6 points per game (scoring 75.5 per game to rank 84th in college basketball while allowing 67.9 per outing to rank 115th in college basketball) and has a +266 scoring differential overall.
The 75.5 points the Jayhawks average are 8.2 more than the Razorbacks concede.
Kansas hits 7.0 three-pointers per game (228th in college basketball) at a 34.6% rate (161st in college basketball), compared to the 6.5 its opponents make while shooting 31.2% from beyond the arc.
The Jayhawks are scoring 78.8 points per game this year in home games, which is 4.8 more points than they’re averaging in away games (74.0).
Kansas has been scoring 74.0 points per game in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 75.5 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Arkansas Stats, Odds & Insights
Arkansas puts up 74.4 points per game (116th in college basketball) while allowing 67.3 per contest (96th in college basketball). It has a +242 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 7.1 points per game.
The Razorbacks average 74.4 points, 6.5 more than the Jayhawks allow.
Arkansas connects on 5.0 three-pointers per game (351st in college basketball), while its opponents have made 5.2 on average.
The Razorbacks score 76.3 points per game at home, and 69.5 away.
While Arkansas is putting up 74.4 points per game in 2022-23, it has fallen short of that in its last 10 games, tallying 73.0 points per contest.
Jayhawks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Wilson | 35 | 20.1 | 8.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| Gradey Dick | 35 | 14.3 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| Kevin McCullar | 33 | 10.6 | 7.1 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| KJ Adams Jr. | 35 | 10.5 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Dajuan Harris | 35 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 6.3 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Razorbacks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Council IV | 34 | 16.0 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | 15 | 13.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Anthony Black | 34 | 12.8 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Trevon Brazile | 9 | 11.8 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Davonte Davis | 33 | 10.7 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
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