Kentucky vs Kansas State

Kentucky Wildcats lose to Kansas State in the 2023 NCAA Tournament round of 32, failing to make it out of the first weekend two years straight.

Coach [John Calipari](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/06/22/uk-basketball-mitch-barnhart-responds-john-calipari-facility-push/7533496001/) said he won't permit Wheeler to play again until the Houston native proves he's close to 100% health. [Kansas State](https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule) knocked off fifth-seed Kentucky [in the Sweet 16](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2018/03/23/kentucky-basketball-march-madness-sweet-16-ncaa-tournament-kansas-state-uk-wildcats/441021002/). [CJ Fredrick](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/07/15/kentucky-basketball-c-j-fredrick-could-be-caliparis-best-shooter/10027735002/) said in a media availability Saturday his rib injury won't completely heal until after the season. [Kentucky](https://www.courier-journal.com/sports/kentucky/), this time a No. UK's .710 winning percentage (130-53) is fourth best, trailing Duke (.748; 119-40), North Carolina (.728; 131-49) and UCLA (.720; 108-42). The over/under is 145.5 points and the UK moneyline is -156. The game will be televised live on CBS. [K-State beat UMBC in the next round](https://themercury.com/k_state_sports/umbc-ya-wildcats-bounce-retrievers-in-round-of-32/article_62e3688c-4b36-5951-8936-f3d317a1ab9c.html) that year, setting up the Sweet 16 matchup with UK. Sunday will be Kentucky's 184th NCAA Tournament game, extending its all-time record. Freshman guard [Cason Wallace](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/05/31/kentucky-basketball-coach-predicts-cason-wallace-go-scorer/9941708002/), who suffered a leg injury in [the regular-season finale versus Vanderbilt](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2023/03/01/kentucky-basketball-upset-by-vanderbilt-on-senior-night-at-rupp-arena/69946812007/), has started and played 38 and 39 minutes, respectively, the past two games. [Sahvir Wheeler](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/07/29/kentucky-basketball-savhir-wheeler-big-year-ahead-chin-coleman-says/10056417002/), who has sat out UK's past 10 games. [What to know about second-round NCAA Tournament game](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2023/03/18/march-madness-schedule-kentucky-vs-kansas-state-ncaa-tournament-game/70023204007/)

K-State and Kentucky face off on Sunday in the Second Round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. We break down everything you need to know to watch the game on TV ...

6 [Kentucky Wildcats](https://www.aseaofblue.com) Sunday. [Kansas State Wildcats](https://www.bringonthecats.com) face off against the No. Kansas State (24-9, 11-7 Big XII) held off the No. [March Madness Live](https://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/watch) [Odds](https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/88670771): Kentucky -3, 145 total Kentucky (22-11, 12-6 SEC) was locked in a tight game with the No. [March Madness Live](https://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/watch).

The Kentucky Wildcats look to advance to the Sweet 16 as they battle Kansas State.

Providence](https://www.aseaofblue.com/2023/3/18/23645743/john-calipari-kentucky-recap-providence-ncaa-tournament-2023) [Oscar Tshiebwe breaks a shot clock-era rebounding record](https://www.aseaofblue.com/2023/3/17/23645928/oscar-tshiebwe-ncaa-tournament-rebounding-record-kentucky-basketball) [Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament win over Providence](https://www.aseaofblue.com/2023/3/17/23645835/uk-basketball-twitter-reactions-ncaa-tournament-providence-friars-bbn) [Highlights, box score and MVP from Wildcats’ win over Providence](https://www.aseaofblue.com/2023/3/17/23645787/kentucky-wildcats-highlights-box-score-mvp-vs-providence-basketball-uk) [Kentucky Basketball in the 2023 NCAA Tournament: What to know](https://www.aseaofblue.com/2023/3/13/23636576/kentucky-wildcats-basketball-2023-ncaa-tournament-what-to-know) [John Calipari and Wildcats preview Kansas State](https://www.aseaofblue.com/2023/3/19/23646569/john-calipari-kentucky-wildcats-preview-kansas-state-ncaa-tournament-2023) Kansas State preview, viewing info and more](https://www.aseaofblue.com/2023/3/18/23645864/kentucky-basketball-vs-kansas-state-time-tv-channel-online-stream-predictions) [Keyontae Johnson opens up about Oscar Tshiebwe helping him through his medical emergency](https://www.aseaofblue.com/2023/3/18/23646443/keyontae-johnson-oscar-tshiebwe-kentucky-k-state) [Cal and the Cats recap win vs. [Kentucky Wildcats](https://www.aseaofblue.com) take on the 3-seed [Kansas State Wildcats](https://www.bringonthecats.com) today at 2:40 pm ET in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. The Cats need to show the same defensive intensity they showed on Friday to get the win. And of course, Antonio Reeves had a game-high 22 points. Oscar Tshiebwe pulled down a record-breaking 25 rebounds.

The Kentucky men's basketball team is just one game away from reaching the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.

Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the NCAA Tournament Second Round matchup between Kansas State and Kentucky.

Picking the winner of March Madness games is always a challenge. On Sunday, however, fans can confidently say the Wildcats will advance to the Sweet Sixteen ...

TBD TBD vs. (7) Michigan State vs. [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) (2) Marquette (6) Kentucky vs. (3) Kansas State (11) Pitt vs. (3) Xavier The second-round game between Kentucky and Kansas State will tip off at 2:55 p.m. [Predictor tool](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-2023-find-best-bracket-picks-poolgenius-ncaa-tournament-prediction-tool/uklv5hwc66pbbzmcqbdpnrk8) [TV schedule](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-2023-bracket-schedule-scores/bovm8yiodadpbjsrlyyeuu6c)

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Kentucky Wildcats vs. Kansas State Wildcats NCAAM basketball game on March 19, 2023.

[Calipari had been pushing his team to play loose and free](https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-kentucky-calipari-e8d462e3f8d13a560891efbbc1853867) entering this tournament. [devastating first-round exit at the hands of 15-seed Saint Peter’s](https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-saint-peters-upsets-kentucky-b0fdd8fbd0ea432a9b6150f0cd8e6b22). [Keyontae Johnson](http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4395714/keyontae-johnson) added another from that side near the Kansas State bench, making it 67-62 with 1:23 left and creating a jolt with the kind of margin that felt massive considering nearly all of the second half had been played within four points. Later, after most had left the court, Johnson was still hanging around behind the bench to sign autographs. Wallace had 15 of his 21 points after halftime, including multiple times when the freshman used his 6-4 frame against Nowell inside. "We all stepped up in those moments and we live for those moments.” “We had some guys really fight like crazy and then had a couple of guys offensively not play their game the way they played all year. And there was Massoud, who transferred from Wake Forest before Tang's arrival and joined Nowell in sticking around this year. But that stuff happens in this tournament.” [a behind-the-back transition pass to Johnson for a dunk](https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1637539477328633857?s=20), and then [a look-away alley-oop to ](https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1637543428153024515?s=20) [Nae'Qwan Tomlin](http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5106268/nae'qwan-tomlin) on the baseline to end the half. It's dudes.” “We got dudes.