The Kansas–North Carolina rivalry is college basketball at its fiercest. A rivalry built over generations, fueled by banners, legends, and unforgettable moments. Between them, they’ve claimed 10 national titles, and in recent years, it’s Kansas who has held the upper hand. Bill Self’s squad had won the last five meetings, including clashes on some of the sport’s biggest stages — the 2008 Final Four, the 2012 Elite Eight, and of course, the 2022 national championship game.

But all that history? All those bragging rights? They meant absolutely nothing when these two teams stepped onto the court at the Dean E. Smith Center yesterday. The first half played out just like Kansas would’ve hoped — North Carolina looked out of sync, plagued by turnovers and a sluggish offense. The Jayhawks went in

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