"Kansas basketball's season ended short of the Sweet 16 for the fourth straight year, albeit all under vastly different circumstances. The Jayhawks fought back down the stretch, closing on a 12-3 run before St. John's game-winner."
"Following a frantic comeback from 14 down to tie the score, KU had to defend one final St. John's possession in regulation. The Red Storm inbounded to Dylan Darling, who drove past Elmarko Jackson and made his first shot of the game as the buzzer sounded."
"In his last game as a Jayhawk, freshman phenom Darryn Peterson led KU with 21 points, adding four rebounds and four blocks. Senior guard Melvin Council added 15 points and nine rebounds."
Kansas basketball's season concluded with a narrow defeat against St. John's, 67-65. After trailing by 14 points, Kansas mounted a comeback to tie the game. Coach Bill Self's strategy involved fouling to manage the clock. St. John's secured victory with a buzzer-beater from Dylan Darling. Freshman Darryn Peterson led Kansas with 21 points, while Melvin Council and Flory Bidunga contributed significantly. This loss marks the fourth consecutive year Kansas has failed to reach the Sweet 16, despite varying circumstances each season.
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