Kansas pulled off an improbable comeback, erasing a 16-point deficit and coming back to defeat North Carolina 72-69 Monday night.
It is the fourth national championship in program history.
PHOTOS: Kansas pulls off late rally to win men’s NCAA title over North Carolina
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North Carolina and Kansas start the first half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas forward David McCormack (33) and North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) vie for a tipoff during the first half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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North Carolina fans cheer before a college basketball game against Kansas in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) shoots against Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) during the first half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Paul Pierce, former NBA player, arrives for a college basketball game between Kansas and North Carolina in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas forward David McCormack vies for a loose ball with North Carolina guard R.J. Davis during the first half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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North Carolina forward Brady Manek blocks a shoot by Kansas guard Christian Braun during the first half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis reacts against Kansas during the first half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji shoots over North Carolina guard Leaky Black during the first half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas forward David McCormack (33) defends against North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas head coach Bill Self yells during the first half of a college basketball game against North Carolina in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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North Carolina forward Brady Manek (45) tips the ball in against Kansas forward David McCormack (33) during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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Kansas guard Remy Martin (11) shoots against North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Kansas forward David McCormack celebrates after scoring against North Carolina during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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North Carolina guard Caleb Love misses the last shot of the game against Kansas during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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North Carolina forward Armando Bacot reacts during the second half of a college basketball game against Kansas in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas celebrates during the second half of a college basketball game against North Carolina in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Kansas’s Remy Martin, center, celebrates with teammates after their win against North Carolina in a college basketball game at the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas celebrates after their win against North Carolina in a college basketball game at the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) celebrates after their win against North Carolina in a college basketball game at the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas players celebrate a win over North Carolina after a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. Kansas won 72-69.
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North Carolina guard Caleb Love is consoled after their loss to against Kansas in a college basketball game at the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas celebrates with the trophy after their win against North Carolina in a college basketball game at the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas guard Remy Martin celebrates after their win against North Carolina in a college basketball game at the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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North Carolina guard Puff Johnson leaves after their loss against Kansas in a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas guard Remy Martin (11) celebrates after a college basketball game against North Carolina, in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. Kansas won 72-69.
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Kansas head coach Bill Self holds the net after a college basketball game against North Carolina in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. Kansas won 72-69.
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Kansas guard Remy Martin cuts the net after their win against North Carolina in a college basketball game at the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
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Kansas players celebrate during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. Kansas won 72-69.
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Kansas players pose with the trophy after defeating North Carolina in a college basketball game in the finals of the Men’s Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
