Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press…

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Everything seems to be cued up yet again for Kansas, which for the second year in a row needs just two wins to make it to the Final Four. It didn’t work for the Jayhawks a year ago and winning this year’s Midwest Region could be an even bigger challenge. Top-seeded Kansas faces red-hot Clemson on Friday night in a Sweet Sixteen matchup. Duke and Syracuse play each other in the nightcap and the winners will play on Sunday for a trip to San Antonio.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Jayhawks are the top seed and will have what should amount to a home game on a neutral floor. But Clemson raised eyebrows with a 31-point thrashing of Auburn to reach the Sweet Sixteen, and the Tigers have the kind of deep and experienced backcourt that can do well in March. The two teams play Friday night in Omaha, Nebraska.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A federal magistrate won’t free before trial an Iowa youth basketball coach who’s accused of secretly recording some of his players undressing. U.S. Magistrate Kelly Mahoney ruled after video hearing Wednesday that 42-year-old Greg Stephen didn’t pose a flight risk but did pose a danger to the community. Prosecutors had asked the judge to keep the ex-Iowa Barnstormers co-director in custody. Stephen was arrested last week on a charge of knowingly transporting child pornography.

UNDATED (AP) — The first half of the Elite Eight was filled with upset picks. And more could be on the way in second half of the Sweet 16. Villanova and West Virginia headline the second slate of games on Friday night.

ATLANTA (AP) — Gritty Kansas State delivered another upset in the South Regional, eliminating Kentucky with a 61-58 victory. Xavier Sneed scored 22 points, Barry Brown Jr. scored a huge basket in the closing seconds and K-State advanced to face Loyola in the first-ever 9-vs.-11 matchup in the Elite Eight.

ATLANTA (AP) — Marques Townes scored 18 points, including a key 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds remaining, to lead Loyola to a 69-68 win over Nevada in the NCAA South Regional semifinal. The No. 11-seeded Ramblers continued their improbable NCAA run and are one victory from a Final Four appearance.