Mitch Lightfoot, Kansas Jayhawks and Final Four

A sixth-year senior who has spent his entire college career at the same school, Mitch Lightfoot has embraced a team-leadership role at Kansas during the 2021-22 season.

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He and fifth-year senior guard Chris Teahan are the only two players on the KU roster who have Final Four experience.

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In fact, the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team is currently ranked number one in the Big 12 Conference.

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They were members of the 2017-18 Jayhawks team that defeated Duke in the Elite Eight in Omaha, Nebraska, in the national.

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“We’re excited about the (Elite Eight) matchup and chance to go to the Final Four,” Said Mitch Lightfoot

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After defeating the Miami Hurricanes 76-50 on Sunday, March 27, 2022, the Kansas Jayhawks earned their spot in the Final Four at March Madness.

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The Kansas men's basketball team Jawhawks will take on the Villanova Wildcats (2nd in big east) on Saturday, April 2.

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The Jayhawks of 2019-20 went 28-3 overall (17-1 in the Big 12) but were unable to play in the NCAAs because of the tournament cancellation.

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Current team members Lightfoot, Teahan, Christian Braun, Dajuan Harris, Jalen Wilson, David McCormack, Ochai Agbaji and Michael Jankovich.

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