Junior guard Mario Chalmers passes an alley-oop dunk to sophomore forward Darrell Arthur during overtime.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers passes an alley-oop dunk to sophomore forward Darrell Arthur during overtime.

Brennan Bechard reacts after junior guard Mario Chalmers hit a three in the final seconds to send the game into overtime.

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Brennan Bechard reacts after junior guard Mario Chalmers hit a three in the final seconds to send the game into overtime.

The Kansas men's basketball team celebrates their overtime victory over Memphis.

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The Kansas men's basketball team celebrates their overtime victory over Memphis.

Jeremy Case and Sherron Collins react to Kansas' overtime victory over Memphis.

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Jeremy Case and Sherron Collins react to Kansas' overtime victory over Memphis.

Jeremy Case and the rest of the Kansas bench watch as Sharon Collins shoots free throws at the end of overtime to clinch the game. The Hawks hit their free-throws to seal the victory for Kansas.

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Jeremy Case and the rest of the Kansas bench watch as Sharon Collins shoots free throws at the end of overtime to clinch the game. The Hawks hit their free-throws to seal the victory for Kansas.

Senior center Sasha Kaun and sophomore forward Darrell Arthur defend a drive to the basket during the first half of the game. Kansas led 33-28 at halftime.

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Senior center Sasha Kaun and sophomore forward Darrell Arthur defend a drive to the basket during the first half of the game. Kansas led 33-28 at halftime.

Junior guard Brandon Rush draws contact on a drive to the basket during overtime, but officials didn't call a foul. Rush grabbed the rebound and scored the bucket.

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Junior guard Brandon Rush draws contact on a drive to the basket during overtime, but officials didn't call a foul. Rush grabbed the rebound and scored the bucket.

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur dunks in the first half of the game against Memphis.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur dunks in the first half of the game against Memphis.

Rock Chalk Dancers celebrate Kansas' National Championship Monday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Kansas defeated Memphis in overtime for their first national title since 1988.

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Rock Chalk Dancers celebrate Kansas' National Championship Monday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Kansas defeated Memphis in overtime for their first national title since 1988.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers celebrates with teammates after hitting a three to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation. Chalmers' three gave the Hawks new life, sending the game into overtime. Kansas scored the first six points of overtime.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers celebrates with teammates after hitting a three to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation. Chalmers' three gave the Hawks new life, sending the game into overtime. Kansas scored the first six points of overtime.

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins and Junior guard Mario Chalmers knock the ball out of the hands of Memphis' Derrick Rose late in the second half. Key defensive stops and steals and missed Memphis free throws allowed the Hawks to get back into the game.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins and Junior guard Mario Chalmers knock the ball out of the hands of Memphis' Derrick Rose late in the second half. Key defensive stops and steals and missed Memphis free throws allowed the Hawks to get back into the game.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers questions a call by officials, which sent Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts to the free-throw line. Memphis struggled from the free-throw line at the end of the game, giving Kansas a chance to come back and send the game into overtime.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers questions a call by officials, which sent Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts to the free-throw line. Memphis struggled from the free-throw line at the end of the game, giving Kansas a chance to come back and send the game into overtime.

Memphis guard Derrick Rose goes up for a shot over senior forward Darnell Jackson during the second half. Rose banked the shot off the backboard and in as the shot clock expired.

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Memphis guard Derrick Rose goes up for a shot over senior forward Darnell Jackson during the second half. Rose banked the shot off the backboard and in as the shot clock expired.

This shot by Memphis guard Derrick Rose was initially ruled as a three-pointer. Game officials reviewed the shot and ruled it a two since his foot was inside the three-point line. The desperation shot by Rose at the end of the shot clock further extended Memphis' lead late in the game.

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This shot by Memphis guard Derrick Rose was initially ruled as a three-pointer. Game officials reviewed the shot and ruled it a two since his foot was inside the three-point line. The desperation shot by Rose at the end of the shot clock further extended Memphis' lead late in the game.

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur talks with junior guard Mario Chalmers early in the overtime. Kansas maintained their momentum going into the extra session and scored the first six points.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur talks with junior guard Mario Chalmers early in the overtime. Kansas maintained their momentum going into the extra session and scored the first six points.

Members of the KU band look on in despair as the Tigers begin to pull away from the Hawks in the second half. Memphis led by nine with just more than two minutes to go in the game.

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Members of the KU band look on in despair as the Tigers begin to pull away from the Hawks in the second half. Memphis led by nine with just more than two minutes to go in the game.

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins gets blocked on a drive to the basket by Memphis defenders Derrick Rose and Antonio Anderson. Collins turned the ball over on this drive with 20 seconds left and Kansas down two, 62-60.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins gets blocked on a drive to the basket by Memphis defenders Derrick Rose and Antonio Anderson. Collins turned the ball over on this drive with 20 seconds left and Kansas down two, 62-60.

Senior guard Russell Robinson reacts after a drive to the basket by sophomore guard Sherron Collins comes up empty with Kansas down two and 20 seconds left in the game.

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Senior guard Russell Robinson reacts after a drive to the basket by sophomore guard Sherron Collins comes up empty with Kansas down two and 20 seconds left in the game.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers lines up a three-point shot with just a few seconds left in the game and Kansas down three, 63-60. Chalmers' three tied the game at 63 and sent the game into overtime.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers lines up a three-point shot with just a few seconds left in the game and Kansas down three, 63-60. Chalmers' three tied the game at 63 and sent the game into overtime.

Freshman center Cole Aldrich and freshman guard Tyrel Reed celebrate after Chalmers' three-pointer tied the game at 63. Kansas had trailed by as many as nine late in the second half.

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Freshman center Cole Aldrich and freshman guard Tyrel Reed celebrate after Chalmers' three-pointer tied the game at 63. Kansas had trailed by as many as nine late in the second half.

Senior center Sasha Kaun and the rest of the Kansas bench celebrate Kansas' overtime victory.

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Senior center Sasha Kaun and the rest of the Kansas bench celebrate Kansas' overtime victory.

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur and junior center Matt Kleinmann celebrate the Kansas victory.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur and junior center Matt Kleinmann celebrate the Kansas victory.

A member of the Memphis band tries to hold back tears and keep playing after Kansas defeated Memphis in the title game. The Tigers led by nine points with 2:12 to go in the game but were unable to shut the door on the Hawks.

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A member of the Memphis band tries to hold back tears and keep playing after Kansas defeated Memphis in the title game. The Tigers led by nine points with 2:12 to go in the game but were unable to shut the door on the Hawks.

Memphis forward Robert Dozier makes his way off the court as the confetti falls in celebration of Kansas' national championship title.

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Memphis forward Robert Dozier makes his way off the court as the confetti falls in celebration of Kansas' national championship title.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers holds up his piece of the net after Kansas defeated Memphis for the national championship.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers holds up his piece of the net after Kansas defeated Memphis for the national championship.

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins weaves a pass around a Memphis defender during the first half. Collins recorded six assists to go with his 11 points.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins weaves a pass around a Memphis defender during the first half. Collins recorded six assists to go with his 11 points.

Junior guard Brandon Rush makes a pass during the second half. Rush scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds in the game.

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Junior guard Brandon Rush makes a pass during the second half. Rush scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds in the game.

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur throws down a dunk over Memphis forward Joey Dorsey during the first half. Arthur led Kansas in scoring with 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting. He also grabbed 10 rebounds, recording his fifth double-double of the season.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur throws down a dunk over Memphis forward Joey Dorsey during the first half. Arthur led Kansas in scoring with 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting. He also grabbed 10 rebounds, recording his fifth double-double of the season.

Senior forward Darnell Jackson reaches for a rebound during the first half. Jackson grabbed eight rebounds and scored eight points in 29 minutes.

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Senior forward Darnell Jackson reaches for a rebound during the first half. Jackson grabbed eight rebounds and scored eight points in 29 minutes.
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