Kansas vs St. John's: Rivalry Reignites

0:00On March 22nd, Kansas takes on St. John's today and the second round of the NCAA tournament. Both teams grab first round wins and the victor moves on to face top-seated Duke in the Sweet 16. These programs share a story past, including a 1952 national championship game where Kansas claimed an 80-63 victory for their first title. St. John's turn their season around after a rough non-conference stretch, now riding a hot streak with 20 wins in their last 21 games. They dominated Yukon to win the Big E's championship. Kansas peaked mid-season with an 8-game run, but hit Bumps lately, dropping games to Cincinnati and Arizona State while barely holding off Cal, Baptist in the opener. A big subplot involves St. John's senior forward, Zubi Asia 4, their Big E's player of the year. He spent one season at Kansas before transferring three years ago, and he'll aim to prove a point against the J-Hawks, who chose another big man over. Him.

1:00Kansas relies heavily on their 19-year-old star, who's posting 20.1 points per game, despite injuries. The sidelines feature two all-time great coaches in Bill Self and Rick Patino. They've combined for 11 final fours and four national titles, yet only squared off once before in 2021. This rare clash promises a masterclass in strategy. Bans should tune in this afternoon for a game packed with history, momentum shifts, and personal stakes that could shape March Madness.