Kansas basketball is searching for its first Sweet 16 run since 2022, when it won the national title. Are the Jayhawks going to be able to make it?

Kansas basketball won’t be the subject of a NCAA tournament upset defeat on Friday. The Jayhawks won a round of 64 matchup against California Baptist.

Emanuel Sharp, who hit eight 3s versus Utah, is Houston’s all time leader in 3s made (284). Marcus Sasser is second with 276 (2019-23). Sharp is 74-of-195 from 3 this season for 37.9% … The Cougars are 118-16 in Sharp’s Houston career. …

Here’s a game prediction — and betting odds — for KU basketball’s Round of 32 NCAA Tournament matchup vs. St. John’s.

Maloney’s was hopping Friday afternoon with NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games on TV screens as far as the eye could see, including Mizzou and Kansas fans awaiting Friday night tip-offs.

Darryn Peterson and the Kansas Jayhawks finished the 2025-26 college basketball regular season with a 23-10 overall record and 12-6 in Big 12 play, securing the No. 4 seed in the East region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Two of the best coaches battle in San Diego.