See highlights: Kansas beats North Carolina in historic NCAA comeback
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Kansas pulled off the biggest comeback in national championship history Monday night, getting a big game from David McCormack, crucial shots from Remy Martin and surviving a tying 3-pointer by North Carolina’s Caleb Love that missed everything at the buzzer for a 72-69 victory in the Superdome.
The senior-laden Jayhawks trailed the Tar Heels 40-25 at halftime before rallying to win their fourth national title, and the second for coach Bill Self, on the same floor where they lost to Kentucky in the title game a decade ago.
David McCormack’s offensive rebound and stick-back gave the Jayhawks a 70-69 lead with 1:16 left. And after Armando Bacot turned the ball over at the other end, his sprained ankle from the semifinals finally giving out, McCormack added another basket with 22.3 seconds left to give Kansas some breathing room.
The win eclipsed that of Kentucky, which rallied from 10 down to beat Utah in the 1998 title game.
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Brynn Anderson - staff, AP
Kansas forward David McCormack (33) dunks the ball 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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
Kansas fans watch during 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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji, right, shoots over North Carolina guard Leaky Black and forward Armando Bacot 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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
North Carolina guard Puff Johnson shoots over Kansas guard Jalen Coleman-Lands 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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
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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Brynn Anderson - staff, AP
North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) falls to the court as Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) holds the ball 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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Brynn Anderson - staff, AP
North Carolina guard Puff Johnson, right, shoots against Kansas forward K.J. Adams 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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Brynn Anderson - staff, AP
North Carolina guard Puff Johnson, center, and Kansas forward K.J. Adams (24) and Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) work 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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis shoots 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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson shoots over North Carolina forward Armando Bacot 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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Gerald Herbert - staff, AP
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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Gerald Herbert - staff, AP
North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) shoots over 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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
Kansas guard Christian Braun shoots over North Carolina forward Brady Manek 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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Gerald Herbert - staff, AP
North Carolina fans cheer during the first 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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Gerald Herbert - staff, AP
Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) and North Carolina forward Brady Manek (45) vie for a rebound 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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
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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Gerald Herbert - staff, AP
Kansas fans cheer during the first 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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Gerald Herbert - staff, AP
North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) shoots against Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot 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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Brynn Anderson - staff, AP
North Carolina forward Armando Bacot, right, shoots against Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot (44) 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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Brynn Anderson - staff, AP
North Carolina forward Brady Manek celebrates after scoring 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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Brynn Anderson - staff, AP
North Carolina forward Brady Manek celebrates after scoring 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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis drives to the basket past Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. 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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David J. Phillip - staff, AP
North Carolina forward Brady Manek, left and guard Caleb Love battle Kansas guard Christian Braun for a rebound 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.
