Mayo certainly believes the Jayhawks can make a deep run into March. “We believe that we have the most talented roster in the country,” Mayo said. “We have the best coaching staff in the country, so all it takes is just a belief from every guy down the line who’s involved in this program to go on a run here.

The Kansas Jayhawks frequently rally at home in key games, demonstrating resilience against tough opponents. They need victories to secure a spot in March.

Kansas basketball relied heavily on its seniors for the final regular season game of 2024-25 and one came up particularly huge in getting a ranked win.