Dec 5, 2020; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Eastern Washington Eagles head coach Shantay Legans talks with players during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas basketball opens their NCAA Tournament run against No. 14 seed Eastern Washington, a talented program that brings their share of advantages.
The first round for Kansas basketball might come across to fans as a “step back” of sorts, but the matchup should be will need to be taken seriously by the Jayhawks.
The Eagles come from the Big Sky Conference, where they put up a competitive season against programs such as Idaho, Northern Arizona, and Portland State.