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Kansas Basketball Projected as 4 or 5 Seed in NCAA Tournament
Jayhawks await Big 12 tournament results to determine final seeding
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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As Kansas basketball heads into the Big 12 tournament, head coach Bill Self believes the Jayhawks are projected to be either a 4 or 5 seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament. However, Self noted that the team's final seeding could improve depending on their performance this week in Kansas City. Recent bracketology projections have Kansas slotted as a 4 seed in the South and Midwest Regions, as well as a 5 seed in the East Region, setting up potential matchups against teams like Stephen F. Austin, North Dakota State, and Yale.
Why it matters
Kansas is one of the most storied college basketball programs, having won 3 national championships. The Jayhawks' projected NCAA tournament seeding will determine their path to potentially making another deep run and competing for another title. As a top 4 or 5 seed, Kansas would be favored in their opening round matchup and have a chance to advance to the Sweet 16 and beyond.
The details
According to the projections, Kansas could be a 4 seed in the South Region facing Stephen F. Austin in the opening round, or a 4 seed in the Midwest Region against North Dakota State. They are also projected as a 5 seed in the East Region, where they would take on Yale in the first round. Regardless of their exact seeding, the Jayhawks will look to make a deep tournament run after winning the Big 12 regular season title.
- The Big 12 tournament begins on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
- The NCAA tournament selection show is scheduled for Sunday, March 16, 2026.
The players
Bill Self
The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team, who has led the program to 3 national championships.
Kansas Jayhawks
The men's basketball team at the University of Kansas, one of the most successful college basketball programs in the country.
What they’re saying
“Self, whose No. 16 Jayhawks (22-9, 12-6 in Big 12) are the No. 3 seed in the Big 12 tournament, sees his team as either a No. 4 or No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament at this point.”
— Bill Self, Head Coach, Kansas Jayhawks (cjonline.com)
What’s next
The Jayhawks will compete in the Big 12 tournament this week, with their final seeding for the NCAA tournament to be determined on Selection Sunday, March 16, 2026.
The takeaway
Kansas basketball remains one of the top programs in the country, with a chance to make another deep run in the NCAA tournament as a projected 4 or 5 seed. The Jayhawks' performance in the Big 12 tournament will be crucial in determining their final seeding and path to the Final Four.
