How to watch- Arkansas basketball vs Kansas NCAA Tournament

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 6:10 (CT)
Network: CBS

The NCAA Tournament is finally here! Arkansas' rough and emotionally exhausting road has led to one of the biggest matchups in the first Round against Kansas.

The Hogs and Jayhawks started the season together, and now, one team's season will end as it began. But make no mistake, Thursday's game will look completely different.

Kansas' star forward Hunter Dickinson missed the exhibition game against the Razorbacks, which was unfortunate because he was a preseason Play of the Year candidate and would've been a great early test for Arkansas. Nevertheless, Kansas took the court without him and lost by 16 points. Dickinson will have an impact in the paint, especially against the Hogs' frontcourt, who've struggled against elite bigs this season.

On the other hand, Arkansas is a completely different team. DJ Wagner, Boogie Fland, and Zvonimir Ivisic dominated the game in October. However, Fland has missed most of the conference slate with a hand injury, so his contribution on Thursday may be limited. However, the Hogs have gained much more than they've lost.

Trevon Brazile, Karter Knox, Billy Richmond III, and Johnell Davis were nonfactors in the first meeting with Kansas. But over the last few weeks, all four have made strides at the most opportune time. Also, Jonas Aidoo was injured in October, but he's recently exploded onto the scene, coming two rebounds shy of four double-doubles in the last five games.

Regardless of the outcome, the game will be electric and could be one for the ages. Here's how you can watch tonight's NCAA Tournament game against Kansas.