With Selection Sunday out of the way, the 2023 men’s edition of March Madness is set to begin on March 14, tipping off with Arizona State and Nevada matching up in the First Four.
In the West region, No. 1 seed Kansas will look to pull off back-to-back national titles after posting a 27-7 record during the regular season. Following a 76-56 defeat against Texas in the Big 12 tournament final, the Jayhawks will face off against Howard, which won the MEAC regular season and tournament championships.
As for No. 2 seed UCLA, the Bruins will face No. 15 UNC Asheville, which finished its season 27-7. UCLA will be playing without star wing Jaylen Clark, who suffered a season-ending injury in the team’s regular-season finale.