Skip to main content

Men’s Final Four Schedule Announced After UNC Punches Last Ticket

  • Author:
  • Updated:
    Original:

The schedule for the 2022 men’s Final Four in New Orleans has officially been revealed.

After punching the final ticket in its win over tournament darling Saint Peter’s, No. 8 North Carolina will square off in a highly-anticipated matchup against No. 2 Duke next Saturday at 8:49 p.m. ET. The nightcap will be coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final showdown against the program’s most heated rival.

And on the other side, Kansas, the only remaining No. 1 seed, will kick off the doubleheader against No. 2 Villanova at 6:09 p.m. ET. The Jayhawks earned their spot after beating No. 10 Miami earlier Sunday.

The Blue Devils earned their spot in the Final Four after beating No. 4 Arkansas on Saturday night. The win gave Coach K his 13th career Final Four appearance, passing UCLA legend John Wooden for the most all-time.

Meanwhile, Jay Wright’s Wildcats advanced after beating No. 5 Houston Saturday afternoon. ’Nova will enter the game without one of its best players in Justin Moore, who was diagnosed with a torn right Achilles after prematurely exiting against the Cougars.

More College Basketball Coverage:

Villanova and Duke advance to Final Four
Vintage Villanova? Maybe Not. Does It Matter?
Creighton Carries ‘Why Not Us’ Mindset Into Daunting Matchup With South Carolina
• Blue Devil Country: Coach K on This Year’s Duke Team: All 10 of My Guys Can Play