Photos: KU’s NCAA run for back to back titles ends with loss to Arkansas

Nick Wagner
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See photos from the Kansas Jayhawks’ 71-72 loss to Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA basketball tournament.

Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) reacts after losing 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) reacts after losing 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) walks off the court as Arkansas guard Anthony Black (0) and guard Ricky Council IV (1) celebrate their 72-71 win in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) walks off the court as Arkansas guard Anthony Black (0) and guard Ricky Council IV (1) celebrate their 72-71 win in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas center Ernest Udeh Jr. (23) walks off the court after losing 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas center Ernest Udeh Jr. (23) walks off the court after losing 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas center Ernest Udeh Jr. (23) reacts to drawing his fourth foul against Arkansas during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas center Ernest Udeh Jr. (23) reacts to drawing his fourth foul against Arkansas during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) walks off the court after losing 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) walks off the court after losing 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Acting Kansas head coach Norm Roberts walks off the court after losing 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Acting Kansas head coach Norm Roberts walks off the court after losing 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) walks off the court after losing 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) walks off the court after losing 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas fans react after the Jayhawks fell 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas fans react after the Jayhawks fell 72-71 to Arkansas in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Arkansas guard Ricky Council IV (1) shoots a free throw against Kansas during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Arkansas guard Ricky Council IV (1) shoots a free throw against Kansas during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) contests a shot by Arkansas guard Ricky Council IV (1) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) contests a shot by Arkansas guard Ricky Council IV (1) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) fouls Arkansas guard Jordan Walsh (13) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) fouls Arkansas guard Jordan Walsh (13) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Arkansas guard Davonte Davis (4) fouls Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Arkansas guard Davonte Davis (4) fouls Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) dribbles the ball as forward Zuby Ejiofor (35) sets a screen on Arkansas guard Anthony Black (0) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) dribbles the ball as forward Zuby Ejiofor (35) sets a screen on Arkansas guard Anthony Black (0) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) celebrates a 3-point shot against Arkansas during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) celebrates a 3-point shot against Arkansas during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) dunks the ball as Arkansas forward Jalen Graham (11) defends during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) dunks the ball as Arkansas forward Jalen Graham (11) defends during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) fights for possession with Arkansas guard Nick Smith Jr. (3) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) fights for possession with Arkansas guard Nick Smith Jr. (3) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) makes a move against Arkansas forward Kamani Johnson (20) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) makes a move against Arkansas forward Kamani Johnson (20) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Arkansas forward Makhi Mitchell (15) contests a shot by Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Arkansas forward Makhi Mitchell (15) contests a shot by Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forwards K.J. Adams Jr. (24) and Zach Clemence (21) contest a shot by Arkansas guard Jordan Walsh (13) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forwards K.J. Adams Jr. (24) and Zach Clemence (21) contest a shot by Arkansas guard Jordan Walsh (13) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) battles for a rebound with Arkansas forward Kamani Johnson (20) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) battles for a rebound with Arkansas forward Kamani Johnson (20) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Acting Kansas head coach Norm Roberts argues a call during a second-round college basketball game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Acting Kansas head coach Norm Roberts argues a call during a second-round college basketball game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) fouls Arkansas guard Jordan Walsh (13) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) fouls Arkansas guard Jordan Walsh (13) during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas guard Gradey Dick (4) hangs on the rim after dunking against Arkansas during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas guard Gradey Dick (4) hangs on the rim after dunking against Arkansas during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) looks back at a photographer he landed on during a second-round college basketball game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) looks back at a photographer he landed on during a second-round college basketball game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) celebrates with guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) after drawing a foul while scoring against Arkansas during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) celebrates with guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) after drawing a foul while scoring against Arkansas during a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.