Kansas basketball’s best Jayhawks of the 2000s

SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 07: The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate after defeating the Memphis Tigers 75-68 in overtime during the 2008 NCAA Men's National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 7, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 07: The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate after defeating the Memphis Tigers 75-68 in overtime during the 2008 NCAA Men's National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 7, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
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Feb 11, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the Kansas Jayhawks center court logo at Allen Fieldhouse before a game against the Iowa State Cyclones. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the Kansas Jayhawks center court logo at Allen Fieldhouse before a game against the Iowa State Cyclones. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The 2000s decade is one of Kansas basketball’s most successful in its prestigious history. Many great players sported the crimson and blue this decade.

Kansas Basketball won seven Big 12 regular season championships, beginning the legendary conference title streak.

Kansas went to Final Fours in 2002, 2003, and 2008. The Jayhawks replaced departed coaching legend, Roy Williams, with another all-time great coach in Bill Self.

Kansas captured its crowning achievement of the century in 2008, winning the national championship in thrilling fashion.

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