In one of the most stunning comebacks in college basketball history, No. 1 Kansas defeated No. 8 UNC, 72–69, to win the 2022 national championship on Monday night.
The Jayhawks secured the fourth title in the program’s history after rallying from a 16-point deficit to stun the Tar Heels inside Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The win gave coach Bill Self his second national championship, making him the first KU coach to win multiple NCAA titles.
Jayhawks star and Big 12 Player of the Year Ochai Agbaji was named the NCAA tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. The senior guard recorded 12 points and three rebounds in the win, and averaged 18.9 PPG on the season.