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Kansas Basketball Returns to AP Top 25 with Thrilling Win

2/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

After a long 1,477-day hiatus, Kansas basketball triumphantly returned to the AP Top 25 with a thrilling 71-64 win against Colorado, fueled by Hunter Dickinson's stunning 32-point performance. Coach Bill Self urged the team to reflect and harness this momentum as they gear up for a challenging finish to the season.

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Historical Context

Kansas basketball's return to the AP Top 25 marks a significant comeback after 1,477 days. Historically, the Jayhawks, coached by the game's inventor James Naismith, have won NCAA titles in 1952, 1988, 2008, and 2022. Coach Bill Self aims to build on this legacy as they face tough competition ahead.

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Story summary

After a long 1,477-day hiatus, Kansas basketball triumphantly returned to the AP Top 25 with a thrilling 71-64 win against Colorado, fueled by Hunter Dickinson's stunning 32-point performance. Coach Bill Self urged the team to reflect and harness this momentum as they gear up for a challenging finish to the season.

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