Kansas Basketball Faces Tournament Without Calderon

0:00On March 21st, Kansas basketball heads into their NCAA tournament opener without freshman Samus Calderon. Hillmiss Friday's game against 13th-seated California Baptist, after learning his father, Luis, passed away in El Paso, Texas. Calderon rushed home to support his family and should rejoin the team by Saturday if the J-Hawks advance. The fourth-seated J-Hawks signed Calderon from the 2025 recruiting class. He came from overtime elite and is played in 16 games off the bench this season. Kansas supporters are sending thoughts to Calderon during this tough time. His limited role means the team can manage short-term, but his energy has been a spark. If they beat California Baptist, a Sunday match up awaits against 5th-seated St. John's, who lead 12th-seated Northern Iowa right now in San. Diego. The J-Hawks aim to push forward with heavy hearts.