<p>John Calipari's No. 6-seed Kentucky Wildcats' run at the 2023 NCAA Tournament ended after they lost to the No. 3-seed Kansas State 75-69 in the second round. It what was an underperforming season for Kentucky, they went 22-12 overall.</p>

<p>Kentucky though, had a talented bunch of players including Oscar Tshiebwe, Chris Livingston and Cason Wallace but the group couldn't fire on all cylinders throughout the season and in the end, they ran out of steam.</p>

<p>Kentucky, apart from their early exit from the tournament, lost to South Carolina and Georgia as well during the regular season.</p>

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<p>Coach Calipari, who took UK to Elite Eight on cruise mode in his first six years, said, "I understand what this program is about," said Calipari, following the end of his 14th season on the job. "That's what makes it what it is, and that's why I tell players, 'This isn't for everybody,' because the expectations are so high."</p>

<p>Kentucky's last Final Four trip came back in 2015 and since then, the Kentucky Wildcats have been to Elite Eight just twice - in 2017 and 2019. Last Season, Kentucky was&nbsp;tamed by Saint Peter's in 15-over-2 upset in the first round itself and before that in 2020-21 season, Kentucky failed to qualify for the Big Dance tournament only.</p>

<p>Talking about the game, UK's star senior Oscar Tshiebwe scored a double-double of 25 points and 18 rebounds, while Wallace and Livingston scored 21 and 11 points, respectively.</p>

<p>"I'm sorry to the BBN (Big Blue Nation) because I came here to do something great," Tshiebwe said after the game. "Two years later it did not happen," he added.</p>

<p>For Kansas State, their Guard Markquis Nowell took the lead he posted game-highs 27 points along with nine rebounds to help his team overcome the Wildcats. They will next face Michigan State in Sweet 16 round on Thursday.</p>

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John Calipari's No. 6-seed Kentucky Wildcats' run at the 2023 NCAA Tournament ended after they lost to the No. 3-seed Kansas State 75-69 in the second round. It what was an underperforming season for Kentucky, they went 22-12 overall.

John Calipari's No. 6-seed Kentucky Wildcats' run at the 2023 NCAA Tournament ended after they lost to the No. 3-seed Kansas State 75-69 in the second round. It what was an underperforming season for Kentucky, they went 22-12 overall. Kentucky though, had a talented bunch of players including Oscar Tshiebwe, Chris Livingston and Cason Wallace but the group couldn't fire on all cylinders throughout the season and in the end, they ran out of steam. Kentucky, apart from their early exit from the tournament, lost to South Carolina and Georgia as well during the regular season. Also Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo's BRILLIANT free-kick goal inspires Al Nassr's win vs Abha in Saudi Pro League Coach Calipari, who took UK to Elite Eight on cruise mode in his first six years, said, "I understand what this program is about," said Calipari, following the end of his 14th season on the job. "That's what makes it what it is, and that's why I tell players, 'This isn't for everybody,' because the expectations are so high." Kentucky's last Final Four trip came back in 2015 and since then, the Kentucky Wildcats have been to Elite Eight just twice - in 2017 and 2019. Last Season, Kentucky was tamed by Saint Peter's in 15-over-2 upset in the first round itself and before that in 2020-21 season, Kentucky failed to qualify for the Big Dance tournament only. Talking about the game, UK's star senior Oscar Tshiebwe scored a double-double of 25 points and 18 rebounds, while Wallace and Livingston scored 21 and 11 points, respectively. "I'm sorry to the BBN (Big Blue Nation) because I came here to do something great," Tshiebwe said after the game. "Two years later it did not happen," he added. For Kansas State, their Guard Markquis Nowell took the lead he posted game-highs 27 points along with nine rebounds to help his team overcome the Wildcats. They will next face Michigan State in Sweet 16 round on Thursday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

NCAA Tournament: Kentucky Wildcats' season ends with 69-75 loss to Kansas State

<p>One of the worst college basketball brawl in years broke out between Kansas vs Kansas State basketball teams at Phog Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday. Brawl included players coaches and support staff of both the teams near the seating section for the disables.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kansas had&nbsp;won against the Kansas States 81-59.</p>

<p>ESPN tweeted a video of the incident.</p>

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<p>The incident took place after Kansas' Silvio De Sousa instigated the brawl after knocking DaJuan Gordon on a breakaway when the time expired. After the play, Cartier Diarra approached De Sousa where the things got heated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The escalated fight involved punches thrown by players from both the benches, the fight shifted to stands where the crowd was sitting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>De Sousa had picked up the stool at one point.&nbsp;</p>

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<em>James Love III of the Kansas State Wildcats grabs Elijah Elliott #5 of the Kansas Jayhawks while Silvio De Sousa #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks pushes David Sloan #4 of the Kansas State Wildcats during a brawl after the game at Allen Fieldhouse on January 21, 2020 in Lawrence, Kansas.| AFP</em></h6>

<p>Kansas athletic director Jeff Long issued a statement apologizing for the forgettable incident.</p>

<p>"The conduct of a few of our student-athletes after tonight's game vs. Kansas State was simply unacceptable and not reflective of who we are," Long said. "Coach Self and I will review the incident, along with the Big 12 Conference and Kansas State to determine appropriate consequences. There is no place for this conduct in college athletics or here at KU. I would like to apologize to the Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University, Gene Taylor, Bruce Weber and all fans for the lack of sportsmanship from members of our team this evening,".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Silvio's suspension along with other players is inevitable. De Sousa was given an unsporting technical foul. All players on the bench whoever involved were removed from the game.&nbsp;</p>


One of the worst college basketball brawl in years broke out between Kansas vs Kansas State basketball teams at Phog Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday. Brawl included players coaches and support staff of both the teams near the seating section for the disables.

One of the worst college basketball brawl in years broke out between Kansas vs Kansas State basketball teams at Phog Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday. Brawl included players coaches and support staff of both the teams near the seating section for the disables. Kansas had won against the Kansas States 81-59. ESPN tweeted a video of the incident. Benches emptied at the end of the Kansas State-Kansas game. pic.twitter.com/zWv46h3RJC — ESPN (@espn) January 22, 2020 × The incident took place after Kansas' Silvio De Sousa instigated the brawl after knocking DaJuan Gordon on a breakaway when the time expired. After the play, Cartier Diarra approached De Sousa where the things got heated. A coach comes between James Love III #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats and Ochai Agbaji #30 and Marcus Garrett #0 of the Kansas Jayhawks during a brawl at the end of the game at Allen Fieldhouse on January 21, 2020 in Lawrence, Kansas| AFP The escalated fight involved punches thrown by players from both the benches, the fight shifted to stands where the crowd was sitting. De Sousa had picked up the stool at one point. James Love III of the Kansas State Wildcats grabs Elijah Elliott #5 of the Kansas Jayhawks while Silvio De Sousa #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks pushes David Sloan #4 of the Kansas State Wildcats during a brawl after the game at Allen Fieldhouse on January 21, 2020 in Lawrence, Kansas.| AFP Kansas athletic director Jeff Long issued a statement apologizing for the forgettable incident. "The conduct of a few of our student-athletes after tonight's game vs. Kansas State was simply unacceptable and not reflective of who we are," Long said. "Coach Self and I will review the incident, along with the Big 12 Conference and Kansas State to determine appropriate consequences. There is no place for this conduct in college athletics or here at KU. I would like to apologize to the Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University, Gene Taylor, Bruce Weber and all fans for the lack of sportsmanship from members of our team this evening,". Silvio's suspension along with other players is inevitable. De Sousa was given an unsporting technical foul. All players on the bench whoever involved were removed from the game.

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Worst Brawl opens in Kansas game in National Collegiate Athletic Association's basketball match