KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- For TCU coach Jamie Dixon, an 85-82 win over Kansas affirmed his decision to rebuild the basketball program at his alma mater.
For the TCU upperclassmen, a victory over the nation's No. 1 team Thursday was vindication after years of bad losses and stinging criticism.
For the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship, it was a Rock Chalk Jayhawk shock.
In front of a pro-Kansas crowd of 18,972 at the Sprint Center, freshman Desmond Bane sank three throws with 2.5 seconds left. When Devonte Graham's 3-point attempt bounced off the rim, TCU had arguably its biggest win ever.