Kansas vs California Baptist: First-Round Clash

0:00On March 20, four-seated Kansas kicks off the NCAA tournament on Friday against 13th-seated California Baptist at 8.45 p.m. Central time. The game tips off at B.A. House Arena in San Diego, California with the winner moving on to the round of 32 to face either 5th-seated St. John's or 12th-seated Northern Iowa. Kansas has shown some ups and downs this season, but California Baptist coach is not taking them lightly. He expects legendary coach Bill Self to bring his team's top game to the court, so they're preparing for the best version of the J-Hawks right from. The start. The Lancers feel confident heading in, having battled through tough losses like a big one to bring them young at the Delta Center. Coach says they've learned from those scraps and are ready to compete on this bigger stage, even if the seating makes it look like an upset on paper. A big focus for California Baptist is Kansas star Darren Peterson, a top prospect projected as a number one pick who's dealt with injuries.

1:00When healthy, he's an elite scorer and athlete with thousands of hours of work paying off, so they'll need to stay sharp to slow him down. Guard Dominic Daniels plans to play his natural game, share the ball with teammates like Jaden Jackson and Martell Williams, and hunt for good shots together. All eyes will be on this first round clash, as underdogs aim to pull off a surprise against the powerhouse.