Photo Gallery: Kansas hangs on to beat a scrappy Eastern Illinois team 71-63

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) is fouled on his way to the bucket by Eastern Illinois guard Dan Luers (25) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas head coach Bill Self questions a call at the end of the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Former Kansas player and against the Eastern Illinois assistant coach Marlon London has words with Eastern Illinois guard Tiger Booker (11) during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Johnny Furphy (10) pulls up from the corner during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

The Fieldhouse is bathed in crimson and blue light during the player introductions prior to tipoff against Eastern Illinois on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Big Jay and the cheer squad hype up the crows during the player introductions on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Prior to tipoff, the Kansas student section pays tribute to Yvonne Adams, mother of KJ Adams who recently lost her battle with cancer. Photo by Nick Krug

Fans stand for the National Anthem on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) and Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) look to trap Eastern Illinois guard Nakyel Shelton (3) during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Nicolas Timberlake (25) slaps hands with Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) after a three during the first half against Eastern Illinois on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) fights his way around a screen from Eastern Illinois forward Rodolfo Bolis (23) during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) celebrates a run by the Jayhawks during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Parker Braun (23) blocks a shot from Eastern Illinois forward Kooper Jacobi (40) during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Nicolas Timberlake, left, and Kansas guard Michael Jankovich celebrate with Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) after a dunk by Jackson during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) sends down a dunk before Eastern Illinois guard Nakyel Shelton (3) during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) is fouled on his way to the bucket by Eastern Illinois guard Dan Luers (25) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) delivers a dunk before Eastern Illinois forward Sincere Malone (5) with little time remaining during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) tips a ball from Eastern Illinois forward Kooper Jacobi (40) with about a minute to play during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) celebrates a turnover going the JayhawksÕ way during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) cuts under the bucket during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) turns around after a fake by Eastern Illinois forward Kooper Jacobi (40) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) looks to make a cut inside during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) gets inside for a bucket against Eastern Illinois forward Kooper Jacobi (40) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) pulls a ball from Eastern Illinois forward Kooper Jacobi (40) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) stuffs a shot from Eastern Illinois forward Rodolfo Bolis (23) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) puts up a shot over Eastern Illinois forward Rodolfo Bolis (23) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) delivers a dunk against Eastern Illinois during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) tries to get a steal from Eastern Illinois guard Nakyel Shelton (3) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Jamari McDowell (11) heads to the bucket during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Jamari McDowell (11) and Kansas guard Johnny Furphy (10) get on the floor for a ball with Eastern Illinois guard Tiger Booker (11) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas head coach Bill Self shows his frustration as the Panthers close in on the Jayhawks’ lead during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) inbounds a ball during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) slides across the floor for a ball against Eastern Illinois during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

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