Kansas vs St. John's: Legends Clash in NCAA Showdown

0:00On March 21st, Kansas faces St. John's tomorrow in the second round of the NCAA tournament with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. It's a clash of legends, pitting Kansas coach Bill Self against St. John's rip patino. The J-Hawks earned the higher seed after beating California Baptist in the opener, but they have not advanced past this stage since 20-22. St. John's has been on fire lately, winning 20 of their last 21 games. That hot streak includes two upset victories over Yukon, making them a tough out despite the seeding. Fans and odds-makers see St. John's as the favorite, even against Kansas's talented lineup. Questions linger about the J-Hawks consistency after some recent stumbles that have fans wondering about their true potential. The ESPN matchup predictor backs that view, giving St. John's a 57.1% chance to win compared to Kansas's 42.9%. In their first round win, Kansas built a 26-point lead over California Baptist

1:02only to see a shrink to 6-late exposing some defensive issues down the stretch. This matchup promises fireworks between two powerhouse programs, and whichever team pulls it out will carry serious momentum into the next round.