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North Texas guard Aaron Scott, left, and UAB guard Jordan Walker, right, battle for the ball during the first half of a Conference USA men's semifinal basketball game in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Conference USA - Semifinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/11/2023

Mar. 10, 2023 04:44 PM EST

Iowa State forward Robert Jones (12) shoots under pressure from Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Texas Longhorns 3/9/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 02:54 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Jaylon Tyson (20) drives around Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
ACC - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Florida State Seminoles 3/2/2023

Feb. 28, 2023 11:36 PM EST

Kansas center Ernest Udeh Jr. (23) brings down a rebound between Texas Tech forward Kevin Obanor, left, and Texas Tech forward Fardaws Aimaq (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
No. 3 Kansas tops Texas Tech to clinch Big 12 title share

By Dave Skretta Feb. 28, 2023 11:29 PM EST

Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) and TCU guard Damion Baugh, second from right, wrestle for the ball on the floor as Kansas' Kevin McCullar Jr. (15), TCU's Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) and Kansas' MJ Rice (11) watch in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 3 Kansas holds on for 63-58 win over No. 24 TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 20, 2023 11:32 PM EST

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 8 Kansas avenges earlier loss to No. 7 K-State, 90-78

By Dave Skretta Jan. 31, 2023 10:29 PM EST

Kentucky's Chris Livingston (24) shoots during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Wilson's 22 points help No. 9 Kansas survive Kentucky 77-68

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 28, 2023 10:47 PM EST

Kansas guard Joseph Yesufu puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 4 Kansas rallies from 15 down to beat Oklahoma St 69-67

By Dave Skretta Dec. 31, 2022 04:35 PM EST

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) drives between Indiana guard Tamar Bates (53) and forward Malik Reneau (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
No. 8 Kansas romps to 84-62 victory over No. 14 Indiana

By Dave Skretta Dec. 17, 2022 02:06 PM EST

Missouri fans cheer as their team warms up before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 6 Kansas routs Mizzou 95-67 in first visit in 10 years

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Jamir Harris, right, looks to pass under pressure from Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr., left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 87-55. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seton Hall Pirates at Kansas Jayhawks 12/1/2022

Dec. 01, 2022 10:02 PM EST

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) gets past Southern Utah guard Harrison Butler (15) to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Kansas Jayhawks 11/18/2022

Nov. 18, 2022 08:54 PM EST

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson celebrates after making a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota State Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
North Dakota State Bison at Kansas Jayhawks 11/10/2022

Nov. 10, 2022 08:56 PM EST

Texas Tech forward Kevin Obanor (0) shoots against Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Feb. 9, 2022, in Norman, Okla. Texas Tech returners from last season include Obanor, who had double-doubles in each of the Red Raiders’ three NCAA Tournament games as they made another NCAA Sweet 16. 600 words, photos. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck, File)
No. 25 Texas Tech newcomers are younger for Adams this time

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. drives during Late Night in the Phog, the school's annual NCAA college basketball kickoff, at Allen Fieldhouse, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 coaches, players have unique familiarity this season

By Dave Skretta Oct. 19, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski gestures toward players during the second half of his team's college basketball game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in San Francisco, Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Duke beats Texas Tech 78-73 to send Coach K to Elite 8

By Josh Dubow Mar. 25, 2022 12:25 AM EDT

Texas Tech guard Kevin McCullar (15) reacts with teammates during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Notre Dame, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
McCullar, Texas Tech beat Notre Dame 59-53 to reach Sweet 16

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 20, 2022 10:02 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey gestures from the sideline during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Texas Tech, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Ohio Bobcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 20, 2022 08:44 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Texas Tech guard Davion Warren (2) shoots over Montana State guard Nick Gazelas (2) during the second half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Texas Tech overwhelms Montana State 97-62 in NCAA 1st round

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 18, 2022 04:20 PM EDT