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USA Today Sports Media Group
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Caroline Darney

The internet roasted NCAA President Mark Emmert after he incorrectly said “Kansas City Jayhawks” in the trophy presentation

The Kansas Jayhawks overcame a 15-point halftime deficit to win the program’s fourth NCAA title in men’s basketball late on Monday night in New Orleans. It was the biggest comeback in a title game, and the Jayhawks used a 47-point second half performance to take down North Carolina, 72-69.

After the final horn sounded and the confetti fell, the Kansas players and coaches gathered to receive their hard-earned trophy from NCAA president Mark Emmert. When presenting the goods, Emmert made one huge mistake.

“The Kansas City Jayhawks…the University of Kansas.”

Oh man. That’s not it. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas, some 40 miles west of Kansas City.

The internet, unsurprisingly, let Emmert have it.

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