Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) fouls UConn forward Jayden Ross (23) as he elevates to the bucket during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. At right is Kansas forward Bryson Tiller (15). Photo by Nick Krug

Baby Jay helps hype up the crowd prior to tipoff against UConn on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) loses a ball to UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas students get fired up for the game prior to tipoff on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) drives against UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) pulls a rebound from Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

UConn forward Jaylin Stewart (3) defends Kansas guard Tre White (3) in the corner during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) is fouled by UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) on his way to the bucket during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Jamari McDowell (11) and UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) battle for a loose ball on the floor during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas head coach Bill Self pleads for a ball during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas players huddle up as UConn mounts a comeback during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) drives against UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) battles for a ball with UConn center Eric Reibe (12) during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas head coach Bill Self shows his frustration after wanting a foul called against UConn during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas head coach Bill Self gets animated during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) runs into UConn traffic on the way to the bucket during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Jamari McDowell (11) runs into UConn traffic on the way to the bucket during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Jamari McDowell (11) gets some contact between UConn forward Jaylin Stewart (3) and UConn guard Solo Ball (1) on a drive during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

UConn guard Solo Ball (1) celebrates before the crowd after a three during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) fouls UConn forward Jayden Ross (23) as he elevates to the bucket during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. At right is Kansas forward Bryson Tiller (15). Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Jamari McDowell (11) defends against UConn forward Jayden Ross (23) during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Actor Bill Murray watches the game from behind the UConn bench during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Jamari McDowell (11) tips a ball from UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

UConn head coach Dan Hurley yells during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) battles for a ball inside with UConn center Eric Reibe (12) during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) puts up a shot against UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Jamari McDowell (11) salutes the crowd after a three against UConn during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) gets inside for a bucket against UConn center Eric Reibe (12) during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) gets to the bucket against UConn center Eric Reibe (12) during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Tre White (3) signals the ball going the Jayhawks’ way against UConn during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Jayden Dawson (1) collides with UConn guard Braylon Mullins (24) to knock the ball loose during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) gets to the bucket against UConn center Eric Reibe (12) during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug