After the Jayhawks’ incredible victory in 2022, KU is already the Big 12 champion this season. Kansas is on the right trajectory for another triumphant March Madness tournament — but can they beat the odds and win twice in a row?
Launched in 1898 by the inventor of basketball himself, James Naismith, the Jayhawks hold the #1 spot in NCAA history, with 98 winning seasons and 2,357 victorious games. This includes 4 March Madness championship titles and 16 Final Fours.
KU also stands out for how rarely they change their coaches. In 125 years, Kansas has gone through only 8 trainers. This consistency could be behind the Jayhawks' success. Coach Bill Self has already led the team to NCAA victory twice, and will be looking to do it again in 2023.
Year | Seed | Round Reached | Region | Coach Name |
2022 | 1 | National Championship (winner) | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2021 | 3 | Round of 32 | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2019 | 4 | Round of 32 | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2018 | 1 | Final Four | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2017 | 1 | Elite Eight | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2016 | 1 | Elite Eight | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2015 | 2 | Round of 32 | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2014 | 2 | Round of 32 | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2013 | 1 | Sweet 16 | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2012 | 2 | National Championship (runner-up) | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2011 | 1 | Elite Eight | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2010 | 1 | Round of 32 | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2009 | 3 | Sweet 16 | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2008 | 1 | National Championship (winner) | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2007 | 1 | Elite Eight | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2006 | 4 | First Round | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2005 | 3 | First Round | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2004 | 4 | Elite Eight | Big 12 | Bill Self |
2003 | 2 | National Championship (runner-up) | Big 12 | Roy Williams |
2002 | 1 | Final Four | Big 12 | Roy Williams |
2001 | 4 | Sweet 16 | Big 12 | Roy Williams |
Games Won | 24 |
Games Lost | 5 |
Big 12 Ranking | 1st |
Points per Game | 76.4 |
Three Point Field Goals Made per Game | 7.2 |
Free Throws Made per Game | 12.9 |
Points per Game Differential | 8.2 |
Rebounds per Game | 33.9 |
Rebounds per Game Differential | 2.4 |
Field Goal % | 47.0 |
True Shooting % | 56.3 |
Assists per Game | 17.3 |
Turnovers per Game | 12.1 |
Steals per Game | 8.9 |
Blocks per Game | 3.9 |
Personal Fouls per Game | 16.9 |
Offensive Rating | 109.5 |
Defensive Rating | 97.7 |
The Jayhawks not only made March Madness 2022, but also took home the NCAA trophy in the most nerve-wracking final in history. Though it seemed KU’s losing fate was sealed in the first half, the Crimson and the Blue turned it around and scored 47 points after halftime. Rock Chalk, Jayhawk!
Kansas won the NCAA Division I trophy in 2022 after beating North Carolina 72-69. Last season’s success marked their 4th March Madness victory — and their 2nd under coach Bill Self’s tenure. This adds to Self’s already impressive record of 15 Big 12 Conference titles and 9 league tournament championships.
Despite being an NCAA regular, the Jayhawks missed March Madness in 1989 after being banned from participating in the tournament. This came as a result of multiple recruitment and benefits violations in 1986 and 1987. Since then, Kansas has participated in every Big Dance season.
Kansas has won March Madness 4 times starting in 1952 when the Jayhawks beat St. John’s 80-63. The second victory came 36 years later against Oklahoma in what many call KU’s most memorable performance. Jayhawks also secured the NCAA champions title in 2008 and 2022, earning Bill Self 2 wins in just 14 years.
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First Meeting | March 23, 1957, UNC won 54-53 |
Latest Meeting | April 4, 2022, Kansas won 72-69 |
Total Meetings | 12 |
All-Time Series | Kansas leads with 24-5 |
Largest Victory | Kansas, 18 points (2008) |
Current Win Streak | Kansas, 4 (2008-present) |
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KU has been to 50 NCAA March Madness tournaments — 51 if we’re counting the 2023 season. The Jayhawks first appeared on the NCAA court in 1940, winning their first title in 1952. Since 1990, Kansas has participated in every March Madness and this year is no different. Connect to PIA’s VPN servers to cheer KU’s Jayhawks as they try to make history and win a second NCAA title in a row.
Kansas has been to 32 NCAA tournaments in a row, which is the longest consecutive streak of March Madness appearances in the tournament’s history. Apart from the canceled 2020 season, KU hasn’t missed a tournament since 1990.
The Jayhawks are on track to win a March Madness title for the second time in a row. A VPN service can help you keep up with every buzzer-beater wherever you are — even if you’re streaming b-ball on public Wi-Fi.
The Jayhawks have been in the Final Four 16 times. They went all the way to the National Championship 6 times and won 4 titles. Though the KU team has changed significantly since last year’s success, coach Self has already led the Jayhawks to a Big 12 victory. Such a strong start means only one thing — every Kansas game will be a hot ticket.
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Kansas State Wildcats are notably the biggest KU rival. They regularly go head to head in a series of contests called the Sunflower Showdown. Aside from basketball, the competition sees the 2 teams take each other on in football and baseball.
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Since the NCAA started seeding teams in 1987, the Kansas Jayhawks have been a No. 1 seed 15 times. However, KU puts on a great show every year despite their rating.
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