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Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts in the first half against the California Baptist Lancers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Kansas head coach Bill Self discussed his team's first-round tournament win over Cal Baptist following the game on Friday night.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self discussed his team's first-round tournament win over Cal Baptist following the game on Friday night.

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Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Paul Mbiya (34) dunks against the California Baptist Lancers in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Kansas may have been saving true freshman Paul Mbiya for the NCAA Tournament. The lengthy big man turned in his best performance of the season vs. Cal Baptist.

Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) and guard Darryn Peterson (22) react in the first half against the California Baptist Lancers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Here are some of the best social media reactions posted by analysts and fans on X after Kansas defeated Cal Baptist in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) controls the ball against California Baptist Lancers guard Martel Williams (33) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Kansas advanced to the Round of 32 with a win over No. 13 seed Cal Baptist tonight. Here are 3 observations we gathered from the Jayhawks' tournament opener.

Mar 19, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Keep track of the Kansas vs. Cal Baptist basketball score in today's matchup as we provide periodic updates of the game.

Mar 19, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Here are a few facts to know before Kansas and Cal Baptist tip off tonight in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Cal Baptist coach Rick Croy speaks at a press conference before playing Kansas in the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena.

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Cal Baptist coach Rick Croy and leading scorer Dominique Daniels Jr. previewed Friday's game against the Jayhawks.

Mar 19, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) and guard Darryn Peterson (22) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Here are a few final thoughts from the Kansas On SI team before the Jayhawks take on California Baptist in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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The Kansas Jayhawks have been a No. 4 seed four times under Bill Self in the NCAA Tournament, often resulting in an early exit.

Mar 19, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) speaks at a news conference ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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Kansas star Darryn Peterson can prove all of his critics wrong in March Madness with a strong run in the tournament over the next few weeks.

Mar 19, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Cal Baptist guard Dominique Daniels Jr. (1) speaks at a press conference ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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Kansas cannot fall victim to the Cinderella qualities of its first-round opponent Cal Baptist. That starts with slowing down star point guard Dominique Daniels.

Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) enters the court with Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) and Kansas Jayhawks forward Bryson Tiller (15) during the game against Houston Cougars inside Allen Fieldhouse on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

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How deep a run Kansas makes in the NCAA Tournament could be determined by how the Jayhawks shoot the 3-ball.

Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14), Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) and Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) talks to the media following the game against Houston Cougars inside Allen Fieldhouse on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

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A trio of Kansas basketball players met with the media on Thursday to discuss the team's Round of 64 showdown with California Baptist.

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self enters the court before the Sunflower Showdown game inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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KenPom metrics unveiled Kansas' chances to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and the Jayhawks' odds are worse than you might expect.

Mar 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Bryson Tiller (15) and guard Darryn Peterson (22) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Kansas has encountered issues with its starting rotation lately. Will Bill Self make any changes for the NCAA Tournament?

Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) drives against Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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It isn't uncommon for No. 13 seeds to take down No. 4 seeds in the NCAA Tournament, but can Cal Baptist pull off an upset over the Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) dribbles up the court against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Sunflower Showdown at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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The senior point guard didn't play very well in the Big 12 Tournament, but Kansas coach Bill Self might have found the solution.

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks to media following the game against Houston Cougars inside Allen Fieldhouse on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

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Bill Self talked about some things he is watching out for ahead of Kansas' Round of 64 matchup with WAC champions Cal Baptist.

Feb 28, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

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This is the real concern about Kansas star Darryn Peterson going into March Madness.

Feb 9, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self celebrates after defeating the Arizona Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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With his recent health concerns and lack of postseason success, could the 2026 NCAA Tournament be Bill Self's last hurrah at Kansas before retirement?

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks to the crowd following the Sunflower Showdown game inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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Here is all the important information you should know before Friday's Round of 64 matchup between Kansas and Cal Baptist.

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Bill Self and Kansas are looking to finally string together consecutive wins in the NCAA Tournament this year.

Feb 28, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) attempts to take the ball from Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) during the second half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

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Which team does ESPN's computer model favor going into Friday's Round of 64 matchup between Kansas and Cal Baptist?

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See why the Kansas Jayhawks face a tough' path against either No. 5 St. John’s or No. 12 Northern Iowa in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self yells out during the Sunflower Showdown game inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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Just how far will Kansas go in this year's NCAA Tournament?