Overview

• Arkansas' Boogie Fland returns from a thumb injury after missing 15 games, expected to play limited minutes against Kansas.
• Kansas relies heavily on 7-foot-2 center Hunter Dickinson, averaging 17.6 points and 10 rebounds per game, as they face Arkansas' strong defense.
• St. John's, led by Rick Pitino, enters as a No. 2 seed after winning its first Big East Tournament title in 25 years and will face No. 15 Omaha.
• The winner of Arkansas-Kansas could meet St. John's in the second round, setting up a potential coaching showdown between Pitino and either Calipari or Self.
• The West Region has been dubbed the 'Region of Coaches,' featuring Hall of Famers Calipari, Self, and Pitino in pivotal early-round matchups.