Piecing together a highlight reel of images from a year of KU sports that involved Frank Mason III is more difficult than one might think. Not because Mason didn’t make for nice photos. Quite the opposite. In fact, Mason was so prolific a presence that you could almost make the whole thing about him. However, doing so would certainly shortchange Lagerald Vick’s leaping ability, Devonte’ Graham’s intensity and Svi Mykhailiuk’s hot hand, which have all carried over into this season. So, please enjoy some of our best photos of dunks, jubilation, dejection thrills and spills from the year 2017.

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Kansas guard Devonte' Graham (4) turns to the bench with excitement as the Jayhawks pulls away during the second half against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Kansas forward Landen Lucas (33) finishes a dunk before Kentucky guard Malik Monk (5) and Kentucky forward Edrice Adebayo (3) during the second half, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Kansas forward Carlton Bragg Jr., left, and Kansas guard Lagerald Vick celebrate a three by the Jayhawks during the second half against Iowa State, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 at Hilton Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III, pictured Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self celebrates with Kansas guard Devonte' Graham (4) following the Jayhawks' 84-80 overtime win against West Virginia, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) shushes the Kansas State student section before a couple of late free throws from Kansas guard Devonte' Graham (4) with seconds remaining in the game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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With a hand in his face, Kansas guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (10) puts in the final bucket to give the Jayhawks a 90-88 win over Kansas State on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Jayhawks file in to dog pile Kansas guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (10) following Mykhailiuk's game-winning bucket to finish the game 90-88 against Kansas State on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Landen Lucas (33) explodes for a dunk and a foul from Kansas State forward D.J. Johnson (4) during the second half, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self gives his well wishes to legendary Oklahoma State head coach Eddie Sutton following the Jayhawks' 90-85 win over the Cowboys, Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) slaps hands with a gathering of Jayhawk fans following their 81-70 win over Oklahoma on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) jumps up to receive KU students gathered over the scoreboard in the northwest tunnel following the Jayhawks' 73-68 win over Baylor, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Josh Jackson (11) takes one on the nose while battling for a rebound with Baylor guard Ishmail Wainright (24) during the second half, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas guard Josh Jackson (11) and Kansas guard Devonte' Graham battle for a rebound with Texas forward Jarrett Allen (31) during the second half, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Josh Jackson (11) puts his arm around teammate and senior Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) following Mason's final game at Allen Fieldhouse on Senior Night.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) shoots a selfie with some Jayhawk fans awaiting autographs following the Jayhawks' practice on Wednesday at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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The Kansas bench goes wild after a late three by reserve guard Tyler Self with seconds remaining in the Jayhawks' 100-62 NCAA tournament win over UC Davis on Friday, March 17, 2017 at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) throws a pass beyond Purdue center Isaac Haas (44) after being fouled during the first half, Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) puts up a three from the corner over Michigan State guard Miles Bridges (22) during the second half on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

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Kansas guard Lagerald Vick (2) spins to deliver a 360 jam on a breakaway during the second half, Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Lagerald Vick (2) completes a 360 dunk during the second half, Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Josh Jackson (11) is swarmed in the paint by Oregon players including Oregon forward Dillon Brooks, front, and Oregon forward Jordan Bell (1) during the second half on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Sprint Center.

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Kansas quarterback Carter Stanley holds a pose with his arms and left leg raised during a yoga session on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Anderson Family Football Complex.

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A player holds a pose during a yoga session.

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Kansas receiver Chase Harrell and his teammates make a concentrated shift to the right while holding a pose during a yoga session on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Anderson Family Football Complex.

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Kansas head coach David Beaty gets a kiss from his wife Raynee after the Jayhawks' 38-16 win over Southeast Missouri on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. (11) gets a drink of water during a break in action in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas wide receiver Quan Hampton (6) has a pass knocked away by Iowa State defensive back Reggie Wilkerson (3) that was tipped and intercepted during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.

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TCU linebacker Travin Howard (32) gets up off of Kansas quarterback Peyton Bender (7) after sacking him during the second quarter, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth.

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TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor (18) is upended by Kansas safety Tyrone Miller Jr. (22) during the first quarter, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth.

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Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) has a deep pass knocked away by Kansas cornerback Hasan Defense (13) during the third quarter on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self watches off camera while his players are positioned for a players-only team portrait during Media Day on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at Allen Fieldhouse. Members of the men's basketball team were available for photographs and interviews with various media outlets.

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Kansas guard Lagerald Vick (2) gets caught under Kentucky guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (22) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at United Center.

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Kansas guard Devonte' Graham (4) roars after two consecutive steals by the Jayhawks against Tennessee State during the first half on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Lagerald Vick (2) delivers on a lob dunk over Syracuse forward Matthew Moyer (2) during the first half, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at American Airlines Arena in Miami.

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Kansas guard Lagerald Vick (2) dives for a ball during the second half, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot (44) leaps into the air with excitement after newcomer James Sosinski's first field goal as a Jayhawk late in the second half on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self lays into an official during the second half on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.