In a thrilling announcement for college basketball fans, ESPN's "College GameDay" is set to make its way to Kansas City, Missouri, for the Big 12 Conference men's basketball tournament championship game. This marks a significant return for the show, which hasn't graced the Big 12 tournament since 2006, and it's the first time it will be hosted at the T-Mobile Center for the championship clash.
Circle March 14 on your calendars, as this is when the action goes down. The show kicks off at 11 a.m.
(CT), setting the stage for the game at 5 p.m. (CT).
Right now, No. 2 Arizona is leading the charge for the Big 12 regular season crown, but with No.
4 Houston, No. 5 Iowa State, No.
14 Kansas, and No. 16 Texas Tech in hot pursuit, the tournament bracket is anything but decided.
This visit will be the fourth for "College GameDay" to a Big 12 game this season, tying the record for the most visits to a single conference in a season. The last time the Big 12 hosted four visits was back in 2018.
The show, now in its 22nd season, is hosted by the ever-engaging Sports Emmy Award winner Rece Davis. He's joined by Curt Gowdy Media Award recipient Jay Bilas, two-time conference coach of the year Seth Greenberg, and former national champion Jay Williams. Adding more depth, college sports insider Pete Thamel will contribute remotely.
Kansas, meanwhile, continues its season with a road game against Arizona this Saturday. The Jayhawks previously bested Arizona at home, and they'll look to replicate that success. Following this, Kansas faces Arizona State on the road and then returns home for a showdown against Kansas State the next weekend.
The Jayhawks last captured the Big 12 tournament title in 2022, a stepping stone in their journey to a national championship. They also made the finals in 2023, showcasing their pedigree.
With Coach Bill Self at the helm, Kansas is well-positioned for another strong postseason run. However, keeping freshman standout Darryn Peterson healthy and available will be crucial for their aspirations.