After the biggest comeback in an NCAA Tournament final, the Kansas Jayhawks are national champions in men's basketball.

The Jayhawks trailed North Carolina by 16 points in the first half Monday night, and they went into the locker room down 15 at halftime. But then they rallied in the second half to win 72-69 in New Orleans.

This is Kansas' fourth title in school history and its first since 2008.

The Jayhawks (34-6) had five players score in double figures on Monday night. Ochai Agbaji, who scored 12 points, was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. David McCormack finished with 15 points, including a couple of big buckets in the game's final minutes.

North Carolina (29-10) was seeking its sixth national title and first since 2017. The Tar Heels started this year's tournament as a longshot 8-seed. But they knocked off a No. 1 seed, Baylor, on their way to the Final Four, and on Saturday they defeated archrival Duke.

Kansas head coach Bill Self cuts down the net after the game. This is Self's second national title as head coach of the Jayhawks.
Kansas head coach Bill Self cuts down the net after the game. This is Self's second national title as head coach of the Jayhawks.
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The Jayhawks lift the trophy during the postgame celebrations.
The Jayhawks lift the trophy during the postgame celebrations.
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Self and Kansas' Ochai Agbaji hug after the game. Agbaji was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Self and Kansas' Ochai Agbaji hug after the game. Agbaji was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
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Kansas players rush the court after the final buzzer.
Kansas players rush the court after the final buzzer.
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North Carolina's Puff Johnson walks off the court after the game.
North Carolina's Puff Johnson walks off the court after the game.
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North Carolina's Armando Bacot turns his injured right ankle during a key play late in the game. Bacot initially hurt the ankle in the semifinal game against Duke.
North Carolina's Armando Bacot turns his injured right ankle during a key play late in the game. Bacot initially hurt the ankle in the semifinal game against Duke.
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Agbaji rises for a shot over Bacot.
Agbaji rises for a shot over Bacot.
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Johnson reacts after a play.
Johnson reacts after a play.
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Kansas' David McCormack hangs from the basket after a dunk to start the second half.
Kansas' David McCormack hangs from the basket after a dunk to start the second half.
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Manek tries to take a charge while Wilson drives to the basket. Manek, however, was called for a block.
Manek tries to take a charge while Wilson drives to the basket. Manek, however, was called for a block.
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The game was played at the Superdome in New Orleans.
The game was played at the Superdome in New Orleans.
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McCormack battles North Carolina guard RJ Davis for a rebound during the second half.
McCormack battles North Carolina guard RJ Davis for a rebound during the second half.
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The Kansas bench reacts during the team's second-half comeback.
The Kansas bench reacts during the team's second-half comeback.
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Kansas guard Remy Martin rises for a shot over Bacot. Martin's energy and 3-point shooting played a big part in the Jayhawks' comeback. He finished with 14 points.
Kansas guard Remy Martin rises for a shot over Bacot. Martin's energy and 3-point shooting played a big part in the Jayhawks' comeback. He finished with 14 points.
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Kansas' Jalen Wilson shoots over North Carolina's Brady Manek in the second half. North Carolina led 40-25 at halftime, but Kansas made up the deficit quickly in the second half.
Kansas' Jalen Wilson shoots over North Carolina's Brady Manek in the second half. North Carolina led 40-25 at halftime, but Kansas made up the deficit quickly in the second half.
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Johnson shoots a 3-pointer.
Johnson shoots a 3-pointer.
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Manek celebrates after scoring in the first half.
Manek celebrates after scoring in the first half.
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Manek blocks a shot by Kansas guard Christian Braun during the first half.
Manek blocks a shot by Kansas guard Christian Braun during the first half.
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Braun watches one of his shots go through the basket in the first half.
Braun watches one of his shots go through the basket in the first half.
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A wide view of the action on Monday night.
A wide view of the action on Monday night.
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Davis drives to the hoop in the first half.
Davis drives to the hoop in the first half.
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Bacot tries to shoot over Braun and McCormack in the first half. He finished the half with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Bacot tries to shoot over Braun and McCormack in the first half. He finished the half with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
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North Carolina's Leaky Black blocks a Braun shot.
North Carolina's Leaky Black blocks a Braun shot.
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Davis, center, is defended by Braun and Mitch Lightfoot in the first half.
Davis, center, is defended by Braun and Mitch Lightfoot in the first half.
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North Carolina's Caleb Love is swarmed by Lightfoot and Braun.
North Carolina's Caleb Love is swarmed by Lightfoot and Braun.
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Agbaji hits a 3-pointer early in the game.
Agbaji hits a 3-pointer early in the game.
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Players watch the ball for a possible rebound.
Players watch the ball for a possible rebound.
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North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis reacts to a play. This was Davis' first season as head coach of the Tar Heels.
North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis reacts to a play. This was Davis' first season as head coach of the Tar Heels.
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Wilson drives to the basket.
Wilson drives to the basket.
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Four North Carolina starters — from left, Black, Davis, Love and Manek — wait to be introduced to the crowd.
Four North Carolina starters — from left, Black, Davis, Love and Manek — wait to be introduced to the crowd.
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Pregame festivities are held before the game.
Pregame festivities are held before the game.
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Former North Carolina and Kansas head coach Roy Williams attends the game. Williams retired as the Tar Heels' head coach after last season. He coached Kansas from 1988-2003.
Former North Carolina and Kansas head coach Roy Williams attends the game. Williams retired as the Tar Heels' head coach after last season. He coached Kansas from 1988-2003.
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Agbaji leads his team onto the court before the start of the game.
Agbaji leads his team onto the court before the start of the game.
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The two teams' mascots play around before the game.
The two teams' mascots play around before the game.
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From left, TV announcers Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Jim Nantz stand on the sidelines.
From left, TV announcers Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Jim Nantz stand on the sidelines.
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North Carolina fans cheer before the game.
North Carolina fans cheer before the game.
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