Omaha, Neb. — Returning to the Elite Eight for the third straight season, Kansas senior point guard Devonte’ Graham said it’s a special achievement. But it would mean more if the Jayhawks can advance to the Final Four.

“I came to this mountain two times in a row and fell short,” Graham said. “This year, I just want to make it over.”

Kansas advanced to the Elite Eight with an 80-76 victory over Clemson at the CenturyLink Center. Graham was limited with foul trouble in the second half but he tried to encourage his teammates from the sideline.

“I had to be the biggest cheerleader,” Graham said.