How to Watch Kentucky Wildcats vs. Kansas State Wildcats: Live Stream or on TV
The No. 6 seed Kentucky Wildcats (22-11) take on the No. 3 seed Kansas State Wildcats (24-9) with a Sweet 16 spot in the East Region of the bracket up for grabs on Sunday at Greensboro Coliseum.
On Friday, in its most recent game, Kentucky beat Providence 61-53. With 22 points, Antonio Reeves was its leading scorer. Kansas State won its most recent game against Montana State, 77-65, on Friday. Keyontae Johnson was its top scorer with 18 points.
When is Kentucky vs. Kansas State and when does it start?
This game between the Kentucky Wildcats and Kansas State Wildcats is set to start on Sunday, March 19, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 2:40 PM ET.
Where to Watch Kentucky vs. Kansas State
The Kentucky Wildcats and Kansas State Wildcats will take to the floor at Greensboro Coliseum for this matchup on March 19, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Kansas State Wildcats Game Preview
Kentucky Stats, Odds & Insights
Kentucky averages 74.6 points per game (109th in college basketball) while allowing 67.6 per outing (102nd in college basketball). It has a +233 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 7.0 points per game.
The Kentucky Wildcats score 5.7 more points than the Kansas State Wildcats allow (68.9).
Kentucky hits 6.3 three-pointers per game (293rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.6 on average.
The Kentucky Wildcats are putting up 78.4 points per game at home. In road games, they are averaging 71.4 points per contest.
Kentucky has seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 73.4 points per game in its last 10 outings, 1.2 points fewer than the 74.6 it has scored this season.
Kansas State Stats, Odds & Insights
Kansas State outscores opponents by 6.6 points per game (posting 75.5 points per game, 84th in college basketball, and allowing 68.9 per contest, 141st in college basketball) and has a +219 scoring differential.
The Kansas State Wildcats average 75.5 points, 7.9 more than the Kentucky Wildcats give up.
Kansas State knocks down 7.0 three-pointers per game (227th in college basketball) at a 33.9% rate (190th in college basketball), compared to the 6.3 its opponents make, shooting 30.0% from deep.
In 2022-23 the Kansas State Wildcats are scoring 1.7 fewer points per game at home (75.0) than away (76.7).
Over its last 10 games, Kansas State is averaging 72.9 points per contest, 2.6 fewer points than its season average (75.5).
Kentucky Wildcats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Tshiebwe | 31 | 16.2 | 13.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Antonio Reeves | 33 | 14.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Jacob Toppin | 32 | 12.7 | 6.9 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Cason Wallace | 31 | 11.4 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Sahvir Wheeler | 21 | 7.7 | 2.3 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
Kansas State Wildcats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyontae Johnson | 33 | 17.7 | 7.1 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Markquis Nowell | 33 | 16.8 | 3.6 | 7.8 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Nae’qwan Tomlin | 33 | 10.2 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Desi Sills | 32 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| David N’Guessan | 26 | 6.5 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
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