Kansas was supposed to cruise to its second title in three years. On paper, the Jayhawks had everything a team was supposed to need to make a long, triumphant run to the final game in April. A seasoned point guard with plenty of NCAA Tournament experience, including one national championship already? Check. A tough-minded beast in the post with NBA-caliber talent? Check. A few athletic swingmen who cause match up problems against smaller guards? Check. A great statistical profile that included an offense and defense ranked in the top 10 in efficiency? Check. A veteran coach who knows how to win big games? Um, we might need to leave that box blank.
Walter Cornett, of Glendale, Kentucky, is the owner and operator of Walter's Wildcat World. He founded WildcatWorld.com in 1998 making it one of the oldest Kentucky basketball fan sites in operation today.