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March Madness 2022: Here's what to know about every team in the Midwest region

With the field for the 2022 men's NCAA tournament now official, we're breaking down each team in the field in the lead-up to the first tournament in two years. Here's what you need to know about the West region.

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No. 1 Kansas (+950 to win national title)

  • 28-6, Big 12 champion

The Jayhawks finished 14-4 in the Big 12 and enter the NCAA tournament on a five-game win streak. Kansas is led by future NBA wing Ochai Agbaji as he averages nearly 20 points per game and shoots over 40% from three.