Georgia Tech's Jarrett Jack shoots against KU's C.J. Giles, left, and Aaron Miles. The defending national runner-up Yellow Jackets fell to KU, 70-68, on New Year's Day at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas' Michael Lee (25) leads a fast break against Kentucky's Ravi Moss. The Jayhawks claimed a 65-59 victory over UK -- at Rupp Arena, no less.

Kansas University's Wayne Simien rebounds against Missouri's Linas Kleiza. KU beat the Tigers, 73-61, at Allen Fieldhouse, but lost to Mizzou in the regular-season finale, 72-68, in Columbia, Mo.

Walk-on Christian Moody (34) skies for a rebound against Georgia Tech.

Villanova's Randy Foye (2) shoots against Kansas' Keith Langford, left, and Sasha Kaun. The Wildcats handed the Jayhawks their first loss, 83-62, in early January.

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