Photo Gallery: Kansas survives late surge from Cal Baptist to advance

Kansas head coach Bill Self looks down the bench during a late run by California Baptist on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

California Baptist guard Dominique Daniels Jr. (1) pumps his fist after an and-one bucket against Kansas during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Bryson Tiller (15) and Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) toss Kansas guard Jamari McDowell (11) in the air prior to tipoff against California Baptist on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas head coach Bill Self talks with Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) after the Jayhawks’ 68-60 win over California Baptist during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Tre White (3) finishes a dunk with seconds remaining before California Baptist forward Jonathan Griman (8) during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) defends against California Baptist guard Dominique Daniels Jr. (1) during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) throws a pass over California Baptist guard Martel Williams (33) during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) gives a look to the California Baptist student section after a three during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) tries to get past California Baptist forward Jonathan Griman (8) on the drive during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) puts up a shot against California Baptist guard Dominique Daniels Jr. (1) during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

California Baptist forward Jonathan Griman (8) puts up a shot between Kansas center Paul Mbiya (34) and Kansas guard Tre White (3) during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) spins in the lane to throw a pass against California Baptist during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

California Baptist forward Jonathan Griman (8) pulls a rebound from Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas head coach Bill Self applauds a hustle play from Kansas forward Bryson Tiller during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) fights in the post against California Baptist forward Thomas Ndong (25) and California Baptist forward Devon Malcolm (12) during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) is pressured by California Baptist guard Dominique Daniels Jr. (1) during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) puts up a three against California Baptist during the second half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) defends against a pass from California Baptist guard Jayden Jackson (3) during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) drives against California Baptist guard Martel Williams (33) and California Baptist forward Devon Malcolm (12) during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas center Paul Mbiya (34) puts up a shot over the California Baptist defense during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas head coach Bill Self grills his players in the huddle during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) turns for a shot over California Baptist forward Jonathan Griman (8) during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) brings the ball up the court during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas center Paul Mbiya (34) dunks over California Baptist forward Thomas Ndong (25) during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) pulls up over California Baptist guard Martel Williams (33) during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Tre White (3) is fouled on the shot by California Baptist forward Thomas Ndong (25) during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Tre White (3) draws a foul from California Baptist guard Jayden Jackson (3) during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) battles for position against California Baptist guard Jayden Jackson (3) during the first half on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Photo by Nick Krug






