What channel is Kansas vs. St. John's on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Round 2 game
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The No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks and No. 5 seed St. John’s Red Storm meet in San Diego on Sunday for one of the highest-profile second-round clashes in recent memory. It pits two legendary Hall of Fame coaches, Bill Self and Rick Pitino, against one another with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line. Kansas advanced after surviving a late push from California Baptist, while St. John’s entered the Round of 32 on a high note after a dominant 26-point victory over Northern Iowa.
The spotlight in this matchup shines brightest on Jayhawks freshman sensation Darryn Peterson. The projected top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Peterson carried Kansas in the opening round with 28 points, silencing any lingering concerns about early-season health issues. Peterson has been on a tear lately, averaging over 23 points per game in his last four outings, and his ability to score at all three levels will be the focal point of the Red Storm’s defensive game plan.
St. John’s enters this game as one of the hottest teams in the country, having won 20 of their last 21 contests. The Red Storm are led by Big East Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor, a familiar face for Kansas fans as he faces his former team for the first time since transferring from Lawrence. Ejiofor’s presence in the paint, combined with Bryce Hopkins and Dillon Mitchell, gives Pitino a balanced attack that has overwhelmed opponents throughout the Big East tournament and into March.
For Kansas to advance, they must find consistent secondary scoring behind Peterson, likely looking to Flory Bidunga and Tre White. St. John's will look to use its aggressive, Pitino-style pressure to force the Jayhawks into turnovers and transition opportunities. With both programs eyeing their first Sweet 16 appearance in several years, this 4-vs-5 matchup is widely considered the must-watch game of the Sunday slate.
Here's what you need to know about Sunday's matchup between Kansas and St. John's, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Kansas vs. St. John's on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo, Paramount+
The second-round game between Kansas and St. John's will be broadcast nationally on CBS. The acclaimed broadcast crew of Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Robbie Hummel and Stan Van Gundy (analysts), and Lauren Shehadi (reporter) will provide coverage from San Diego.
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What time is Kansas vs. St. John's today?
- Date: Sunday, March 22
- Time:5:15 p.m. ET
The NCAA tournament game between Kansas and St. John's is set to tip off at 5:15 p.m. ET from Viejas Arena in San Diego, California.
Kansas holds a 9-5 all-time series lead over St. John's, a rivalry famously headlined by their meeting in the 1952 national championship game. While the Jayhawks are tournament mainstays, last winning it all in 2022, the Red Storm are seeking their first trip to the Sweet 16 since 1999, a milestone that would signify a complete resurgence of the program under Pitino.
Kansas vs. St. John's radio coverage
- Radio station:SiriusXM
St. John's and Kansas can be found on SiriusXM channel 203 on Sunday evening.
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