What channel is KU basketball's Final Four game? How to watch Kansas vs. Villanova
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With a win over Miami, the Kansas men's basketball team advanced to the 2022 Final Four, where it will face Villanova. The Jayhawks' Final Four game is scheduled for 5:09 p.m. CT on Saturday, April 2. It will be televised on TBS.
No. 1-seed Kansas' quest for a fourth NCAA Tournament title continued Sunday with its victory over 10-seed Miami.
Meanwhile, 2-seed Villanova solidified its Final Four spot with a 50-44 win over 5-seed Houston on Saturday. Head coach Jay Wright is seeking his third national title with the Wildcats.
Here's everything Kansas fans need to know in order to watch and stream the Final Four.
Who are the key players for Kansas?
Ochai Agbaji, a 2022 Naismith Trophy finalist, will garner plenty of Villanova's defensive focus. Agbaji averages 18.9 points per game and is a capable scorer from 3-point range, knocking down 39.7% of his triples this season.
Christian Braun (14.3 points per game), Jalen Wilson (11 points) and David McCormack (10.1 points, 6.8 rebounds) are names to watch as well.
Remy Martin, a transfer from Arizona State, has blossomed into KU's sparkplug during the Jayhawks' tournament run. Martin averaged 16.8 points per game in this year's NCAA Tournament.
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Who are the key players for Villanova?
Collin Gillespie is Villanova's leading scorer at 15.6 points per game. He's also one of the team's best shooters, boasting a 40.9 3-point percentage.
Justin Moore, who averaged 14.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, suffered a torn Achilles in Villanova's Elite Eight win over Houston, ending his run in the tournament.
Jermaine Samuels (11.1 points, 6.5 rebounds), Caleb Daniels (10.2 points) and Eric Dixon (9.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 51.5% 3-point shooting) are three names to also keep an eye on against Kansas.
How KU basketball reached the Final Four
Kansas beat 16-seed Texas Southern, 9-seed Creighton and 4-seed Providence before throttling 10-seed Miami in the Sweet 16.
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How Villanova basketball reached the Final Four
Villanova beat 15-seed Delaware, 7-seed Ohio State, 11-seed Michigan and 5-seed Houston to reach the Final Four against Kansas.
History of Kansas basketball vs. Villanova
These programs have met nine times prior to Saturday, with the Wildcats owning a 5-4 advantage. Kansas and Villanova last faced off on Dec. 12, 2021, when the Wildcats won 56-55.
Saturday marks the second Final Four matchup between these two teams. Villanova won 95-79 en route to its 2018 NCAA Tournament Championship.
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What time is Saturday's Kansas-Villanova tipoff?
Tipoff for Kansas' Final Four game against Villanova is scheduled for 5:09 p.m. CT on Saturday, April 2.
What TV channel is KU basketball vs. Villanova?
TBS will broadcast the Final Four game between Kansas and Villanova. TBS is channel 247 on DirecTV. For DISH, TBS is channel 139.
Where is the 2022 Final Four?
The 2022 Final Four is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Teams will play inside the Caesars Superdome.
How can I stream the Final Four?
Fans can stream the Final Four using the March Madness Live app.
Ticket prices for the Final Four
If you want to attend the Final Four in New Orleans, it's going to cost you.
As of Monday afternoon, the cheapest tickets on on Seat Geek are $355. Tickets were as low as $375 on Ticketmaster and $399 on StubHub.
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Adam Hensley is a digital producer with the USA Today Network. You can follow him on Twitter @A_Hens83 or reach him at ahensley@gannett.com.
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