Kansas vs. Houston Men's Basketball: Big 12 Tournament Details

How to watch the March 13 matchup between the Jayhawks and Cougars

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:48pm

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The No. 2 seed Houston Cougars (27-5, 14-4 Big 12) will face off against the No. 3 seed Kansas Jayhawks (23-9, 12-6 Big 12) in the Big 12 tournament on Friday, March 13 at 9:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at the T-Mobile Center.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the top teams in the Big 12 conference, with Houston looking to solidify its position as a top seed in the NCAA tournament and Kansas aiming to boost its resume ahead of the big dance.

The details

The Cougars and Jayhawks will meet in the Big 12 tournament semifinals, with the winner advancing to the championship game. Houston comes in as the higher seed but Kansas has proven to be a tough out in the postseason in recent years.

  • The game will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Houston Cougars

The No. 2 seed in the Big 12 tournament, the Houston Cougars had a strong regular season with a 27-5 record and 14-4 conference mark.

Kansas Jayhawks

The No. 3 seed in the Big 12 tournament, the Kansas Jayhawks had a 23-9 overall record and 12-6 conference record during the regular season.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a great matchup between two of the top teams in the country. Both Houston and Kansas have had excellent seasons and will be looking to advance to the Big 12 championship game.”

— Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Analyst (CBS Sports)

What’s next

The winner of the Kansas-Houston matchup will advance to the Big 12 tournament championship game on Sunday, March 15.

The takeaway

This semifinal game between Houston and Kansas features two of the top teams in college basketball this season and will be a must-watch event for fans of high-level men's basketball.