By Max Rothman

Jayhawks’ effort not enough against stacked Kentucky team

A late-game surge gave some hope for a Kansas comeback, but Kentucky held out for a 67-59 victory.

Kansas not worried about being underdogs again

The Jayhawks are not apologizing for the way they made it to the final game of the season.

The Teahans enjoy the Big Easy

Conner Teahan’s brother and sister hang out on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

Junior center Jeff Withey celebrates with fans after winning the national semifinal in New Orleans. Kansas defeated Ohio State 64-62 Saturday.

If the blueprint works, keep it

The Jayhawks have their own way of winning. It’s not the way most teams do it, but it worked against Ohio State on Saturday.

Junior forward Thomas Robinson rests his hands on his hips during a dead ball period in Saturday's game against Ohio State. Robinson went 7-9, scoring 21 points in the 78-67 Kansas victory.

For Self and Matta, December a world away from Final Four

Looking back to Kansas’ Dec. 10 victory over Ohio State doesn’t tell you much. But what happened between then and now just might.

Basketball signee plays in McDonalds All-American game

Perry Ellis, a Wichita Kan. forward played in the game, held at Chicago’s United Center Wednesday night

Coach Bill Self tries to rally his troops during the second half of the Jan. 28 game against Iowa State , where Kansas trailed most of the game and was defeated 64-72, delivering their first conference play loss. The team has made an effort to absorb as much coaching as possible from Self throughout the season.

Learning curve, winning edge

The basketball team’s transformation this season has proved that effort brings execution.

North Carolina Head Coach and former Kansas Head Coach Roy Williams yells at his team as Bill Self watches during Sunday night's game in St. Louis.

Two coaches, differing opinions, one outcome

Bill Self and Roy Williams used different tactics in Sunday’s game. Some of Self’s schemes seemed to go undetected.

Taylor focuses on his jump shot before North Carolina

One victory away from a Final Four bid, Tyshawn Taylor knows he needs to get his jump shot together.

Self’s defensive switch and big plays from Taylor beat North Carolina

According to coach Bill Self, the victory over North Carolina showed how much some of the players — especially senior guard Tyshawn Taylor — have exceeded expectations.

Another ugly victory gets Kansas to the Elite Eight

Tyshawn Taylor had “just one of them days,” the offense wasn’t flowing, but Jeff Withey gave the Jayhawks just enough to advance.

When the shots just don’t drop

The Jayhawks are using Sunday’s poor shooting as a teaching tool in preparation for N.C. State.

Purdue wants a rebounding war

In the round of 32, Kansas will face Purdue, a team that finds a way to play big despite its tallest players standing at six-foot-nine.

Senior guard Tyshawn Taylor fights against Purdue's Lewis Jackson for a rebound during the second half of Sunday night's NCAA Tournament game.

Johnson, Jayhawks escape Purdue, advance to Sweet 16

Coach Bill Self knows that sometimes even the best teams have to steal games in the tournament. On Sunday against Purdue, the Jayhawks may have done just that.

Jayhawks ignore upsets, focus on their own game

Missouri and Duke lost on Friday, but Kansas had other plans.