A highly anticipated Round of 32 showdown brings together No. 4 seed Kansas and No. 5 seed St. John’s in San Diego, with a place in the Sweet 16 at stake. The matchup features two Hall of Fame coaches, Bill Self and Rick Pitino, guiding teams that arrive in strong form after convincing opening-round performances.
Kansas leaned on standout freshman Darryn Peterson to advance, while St. John’s enters on a dominant run of victories. With momentum, star power, and history all in play, this contest stands out as one of the marquee games of the NCAA Tournament slate.
How to Watch Kansas vs. St. John’s: Game Details and Broadcast Information
Game Details
Date: March 22, 2026
Time: 5:15 p.m. ET
Location: Viejas Arena, San Diego, California
How to Watch
TV: CBS
Livestream: Fubo, Paramount+
Radio: SiriusXM, Channel 203
Livestream: Fubo offers a free trial for new users, while Paramount+ provides access to CBS broadcasts.
Announcers: Kevin Harlan, Robbie Hummel, Stan Van Gundy, and Lauren Shehadi
The Round of 32 clash between Kansas and St. John’s will air nationally on CBS, with multiple streaming options available for viewers without cable. For radio listeners, SiriusXM will broadcast the matchup on Channel 203, offering nationwide coverage. The winner moves on to the Sweet 16, where a matchup against No. 1 seed Duke awaits.
Inside Kansas vs. St. John’s: Momentum, Matchups, and Players to Watch
Kansas arrives after navigating a tight opening-round test against California Baptist, relying heavily on freshman guard Darryn Peterson. The projected top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft delivered 28 points in that game, continuing a strong stretch in which he has averaged more than 23 points across his last four appearances.
Support from players such as Flory Bidunga and Tre White could prove decisive, especially against a defense known for forcing turnovers and creating transition opportunities.
St. John’s, meanwhile, enters as one of the hottest teams in the field, winning 20 of its last 21 games. The Red Storm dominated Northern Iowa by 26 points in the opening round and brought a balanced lineup led by Big East Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor.
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Facing his former team, Ejiofor anchors a frontcourt that includes Bryce Hopkins and Dillon Mitchell, giving St. John’s a physical edge in the paint.
Historically, Kansas leads the all-time series 9-5, including a notable meeting in the 1952 national championship. While Kansas last claimed a title in 2022, St. John’s is chasing its first Sweet 16 appearance since 1999, a milestone that would underline its resurgence under Pitino.
