Bill Self and John Calipari Set for NCAA Tournament Clash as Kansas Faces Arkansas

The first-round matchup highlights coaching legends, player returns, and tournament stakes in a tightly contested game.

Kansas, a No. 7 seed, and Arkansas, a No. 10 seed, will meet in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Providence, Rhode Island, on March 20.
The game features two of college basketball's most successful active coaches, Bill Self and John Calipari, who have split their previous 12 matchups.
Arkansas welcomes back freshman guard Boogie Fland, who missed 15 games due to a thumb injury, but his playing time is expected to be limited.
Kansas' success hinges on center Hunter Dickinson, who averages 17.6 points and 10 rebounds per game, posing a challenge for Arkansas' defense.
Statistically, the teams are evenly matched, with Kansas holding a slight edge in shooting efficiency and Arkansas excelling in physicality and free-throw opportunities.