The No. 1-seed Kansas Jayhawks will face the No. 5-seed Clemson Tigers in the Sweet 16 Round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, and here is everything you need to know before the game.

Clemson vs. Kansas Sweet 16 game preview

The matchup will be held at CenturyLink Center in Omaha. Kansas (29-7) is coming off a five-game winning streak, and has won 10 of its last 11.

The Jayhawks beat Seton Hall 83-79 in the second round of the tournament. Malik Newman was Kansas’ top scorer in that contest with 28 points and three rebounds.

Meanwhile, Clemson (25-9) has won five of its last seven. The Tiger routed Auburn 84-53 in Sunday’s second-round game.

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Kansas, powered by a strong offense, has scored at least 76 points in each of its last five games.

Friday’s game will begin at 7:07pm EST and will air on CBS.

WACO, TX – FEBRUARY 18: Josh Jackson #11 of the Kansas Jayhawks and teammate Landen Lucas #33 celebrate after Kansas defeated the Baylor Bears at the Ferrell Center on February 18, 2017 in Waco, Texas. Kansas won 67-65. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

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