Kansas head coach Bill Self swings the final cut of the net as the Kansas Jayhawks celebrate their 72-69 win over North Carolina in the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas beat North Carolina 72-69 after a huge second-half comeback.

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) and Kansas forward KJ Adams (24) defend against a shot from North Carolina guard Puff Johnson (14) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas forward David McCormack (33) defends the baseline as North Carolina guard Caleb Love (2) throws a pass during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas forward David McCormack (33) puts the final bucket over North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) with seconds remaining in regulation dof the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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Kansas forward David McCormack (33) turns for a shot over North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) during the second half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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Kansas forward David McCormack (33) comes down from the rim before North Carolina guard Caleb Love (2) and North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) as the Jayhawks mount a comeback during the second half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas forward KJ Adams (24) and Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) defend against a shot from North Carolina guard Puff Johnson (14) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) and Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot (44) look to smother a shot from North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) and Kansas forward KJ Adams (24) raise their fists as the buzzer sounds in the Kansas Jayhawks’ 72-69 win over North Carolina in the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Remy Martin (11) looks for the applause of the crowd as the Kansas Jayhawks celebrate their 72-69 win over North Carolina in the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas head coach Bill Self swings the final cut of the net as the Kansas Jayhawks celebrate their 72-69 win over North Carolina in the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas forward David McCormack (33) hoists a piece of the net as the Kansas Jayhawks celebrate their 72-69 win over North Carolina in the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate their 72-69 win over North Carolina in the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate their 72-69 win over North Carolina in the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) gets up for bucket over North Carolina forward Brady Manek (45) during the second half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) gets inside for a bucket against North Carolina during the second half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) drives inside against North Carolina during the second half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) puts up a shot against North Carolina during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) and Kansas forward KJ Adams (24) try to defend against a drive from North Carolina guard Puff Johnson (14) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) loses the ball to North Carolina guard Puff Johnson (14) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) has a shot stuffed by North Carolina forward Brady Manek (45) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) gets a shot off against Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) and Kansas guard Remy Martin (11) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) and Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) box out North Carolina forward Brady Manek (45) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) defends against a drive from North Carolina guard Caleb Love (2) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) grabs a rebound from North Carolina guard Leaky Black (1) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas forward David McCormack (33) grabs a rebound over North Carolina forward Brady Manek (45) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) pulls up for a shot over Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) and Kansas forward David McCormack (33) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas forward David McCormack (33) wrestles on the floor for a ball with North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) and North Carolina guard Caleb Love (2) during the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas and NBA great Paul Pierce gets the KU fanbase pumped up before tipoff against North Carolina on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Throngs of Kansas students make their way in as the doors opend on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Throngs of Kansas students make their way in as the doors opend on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Throngs of Kansas students make their way in as the doors opened on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas fans in the student section get pumped up for the CBS camerduring the first half of the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas fans in the student section get hyped for TV cameras prior to tipoff against North Carolina on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas students go wild as the Jayhawks take the court for warmups prior to tipoff against North Carolina on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) puts up a shot during warmups prior to tipoff against North Carolina on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.