**Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament Set to Tip Off in Kansas City**
The **Big 12 men’s basketball regular season** has wrapped up, and all eyes are now on **Kansas City**, where the conference’s 16 teams will battle for supremacy in one of college basketball’s most prestigious tournaments.
**Kansas State Wildcats**
– **Record**: 15-16 overall, 9-11 in Big 12 play.
– **Seed**: No. 10.
– **First Game**: Faces No. 15 seed **Arizona State** on **Tuesday at 6 p.m.** on **ESPN+**.
– **History**: The Wildcats and Sun Devils split their two regular-season matchups, setting the stage for a decisive third game.
– **Next Up**: The winner advances to face No. 7 seed **Baylor**.
**Kansas Jayhawks**
– **Record**: Closed the regular season with an **83-76 win over No. 24 Arizona**.
– **Seed**: No. 6.
– **First Game**: Takes on the winner of No. 14 **UCF** and No. 11 **Utah** on **Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.** on **ESPN2 or ESPNU**.
– **History**: The Jayhawks swept UCF in the regular season but lost their only matchup against Utah.
**What’s at Stake?**
The Big 12 Tournament is a chance for teams to secure their NCAA Tournament resumes, with Kansas State looking to bounce back from a tough season and Kansas aiming to solidify its standing as a contender.
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**Key Details**:
– **Kansas State vs. Arizona State**: Tuesday, 6 p.m., ESPN+.
– **Kansas vs. UCF/Utah Winner**: Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNU.
The road to the Big 12 title begins now, and both Kansas State and Kansas are ready to make their mark in Kansas City.
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