Kansas defeats North Carolina in 2008 Final Four classic
Kansas beat North Carolina 84 66 in the 2008 Final Four, behind a game opening run and tough defense on Tyler Hansbrough. Cole Aldrich and teammates Darrell Arthur Sasha Kaun and Darnell Jackson starred as Roy Williams faced his old school, a moment remembered for the 40 12 KU early lead and the emotional stakes.
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Jayhawks frustrate UNC top seed in NCAA semifinal
Kansas, led by Bill Self, built a 40 12 first-half lead and defeated North Carolina 84 66 in the Alamodome to reach the NCAA title game vs Memphis. Brandon Rush led with 25 points as KU locked in on defense and tempo.
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