Kansas Jayhawks (33-6) vs North Carolina Tar Heels (29-9)
Monday, April 04, 2022 at 9:20 pm
Tar Heels went through ACC play at 16-6. They come off the 81-77 win to Duke in the Final Four. Notable wins in the Tourney to Baylor and UCLA. They sat fourth in offensive efficiency in conference hitting 37.3% from three, 50.2% around the bucket and 79.1% at the line. Strong rebounding team against the ACC on both ends. Defensively North Carolina allowed 37.1% from three in conference and 47.9% inside. Kansas a 17-4 team in the Big 12. They defeated Villanova on Saturday 81-65. Notable wins against Miami and Providence in the tournament. Tops in offensive efficiency against the Big 12 behind 35.6% from three, 51.4% inside the arc and strong on the glass. Defensively the Jayhawks in conference held foes to 27.5% from three along with 47% inside. Tar Heels have defended the perimeter well in the tournament holding opponents to 25.8% while converting 36%. Play North Carolina +4.