With the NCAA Tournament officially a month away, and both the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats looking like championship contenders, it's time to analyze some potential opponents both teams could see at the beginning of the tournament.

 

The Kansas Jayhawks are currently projected as the top overall seed in the East Region, according to ESPNs Joe Lunardi. The projected matchup is with the Rider Broncos, the currrent favorite to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Other potential 16 seeds that the Jayhawks could see are Morehead State, Howard, Alcorn State, and Farleigh Dickinson.

 

The Kansas State Wildcats are projected as a 4 seed in the Midwest Region. The Midwest Regional final will take place in Kansas City. The projected matchup is with the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, the anticipated champions of the Sun Belt Conference. Additional projected 13 seeds that could be on the radar are Utah Valley, Yale, and Hofstra.

 

The 2023 NCAA Tournament Selection Show will be on Sunday March 12th following the conclusion of the conference tournaments. All KU and KSU tournament coverage can be heard on our family of stations.