Kansas was up 12 points with about 15 minutes to play and looked like they had everything under control.  Over the next 6 minutes, Arkansas chipped the lead completely away and actually took a 52-51 lead off a three-pointer by Jordan Walsh.

The game stayed close until the end.  Kansas’ Jalen Wilson tied the game from the free throw line with 39 seconds left.  Arkansas’ Ricky Council IV got fouled heading to the basket and gave the Razorbacks the lead by hitting his first free throw.  He missed the second one but got his own rebound, and with only 21 seconds left, Kansas had to foul.  This time, Council would hit both free throws to give Arkansas a 3 point lead.

This might be where the Jayhawks missed coach Bill Self.  The play that was called looked like it broke down and finally Wilson managed to draw a foul with 8 seconds.  He hit both free throws to cut the lead to 1, but they lost 13 seconds.  And even with following Arkansas immediately, Council hit both free throws to extend the lead to 3.

Jalen Wilson came fast across half court trying to get a buzzer beater 3, but Anthony Black fouled him trying to draw a charge.  It isn’t clear that this was strategic as much as someone trying to stop Wilson’s progress.  Wilson hit the first free throw to cut the lead to 2.  And then he tried to intentionally miss the free throw for a desperation rebound and put back.  But the ball went perfectly off the backboard and into the basket.  Arkansas quickly inbounded the ball, and Kansas couldn’t get to them in time to stop the clock.  The Razorbacks had a 72-71 victory.

And so a second #1 seed is gone before the first weekend is gone.  And don’t look now, but Auburn is beating Houston by 10 at halftime.   Is this going to be the year that no one picks the champion because of all the upsets?  Everyone’s bracket is busted!!!!