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WHEN/WHERE

Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023

Tip-Off Time: 3:00PM EST

Where: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri

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WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: ESPN; DirecTV 206, DISH 140

TV Crew: Jon Sciambi, Fran Fraschilla & Kris Budden

Online Streaming: ESPN with a valid cable subscription

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Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android)

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi & Jay Jacobs

Betting Odds: Kansas -4.5, Total 149.5 points via DraftKings Sportsbook

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