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Rock, Chalk Jayhawks Are Champs

Kansas wins after Memphis is foul from the line

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(Newser) – Mario Chalmers hit a 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left in regulation to push the game into overtime and the Jayhawk defense shut down Memphis throughout the extra period to clinch the NCAA men's basketball championship, 75-68. "We got the ball in our most clutch player's hands, and he delivered," Kansas coach Bill Self said. It was KU's third national title, reports AP.

UM's Derrick Rose showed why he may leave for the NBA, completely taking over the game in the second half, to lift the Tigers to a 60-51 lead that didn't hold up thanks to his team's weak free-throw shooting. Rose and Chris Douglas-Roberts misfired on four of out five in the final 1:12 leaving the door open for the Jayhawks.

Memphis' Derrick Rose (23) covers his face in front of Kansas' Sherron Collins (4) and Mario Chalmers, left, late in the overtime period of the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four, Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio. Kansas won 75-68.
Memphis' Derrick Rose (23) covers his face in front of Kansas' Sherron Collins (4) and Mario Chalmers, left, late in the overtime period of the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four,...   (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Memphis' Derrick Rose (23) shoots a free throw with 10 seconds left against Kansas in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio. Rose made one and missed one in this attempt at the line.
Memphis' Derrick Rose (23) shoots a free throw with 10 seconds left against Kansas in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio. Rose made one...   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kansas head coach Bill Self celebrates following his team's 75-68 overtime win over Memphis in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four, Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.
Kansas head coach Bill Self celebrates following his team's 75-68 overtime win over Memphis in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four, Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.   (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kansas head coach Bill Self celebrates after cutting down the net following his team's 75-68 OT win over Memphis in the men's basketball championship game on Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.
Kansas head coach Bill Self celebrates after cutting down the net following his team's 75-68 OT win over Memphis in the men's basketball championship game on Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.   (AP Photo/Matt York)
Kansas' Darnell Jackson celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Memphis 75-68 in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.
Kansas' Darnell Jackson celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Memphis 75-68 in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.   (AP Photo/Matt York)
Kansas players Russell Robinson (3), Mario Chalmers (15) Brady Morningstar, rear, and Sherron Collins, right, celebrate their 75-68 victory over Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.
Kansas players Russell Robinson (3), Mario Chalmers (15) Brady Morningstar, rear, and Sherron Collins, right, celebrate their 75-68 victory over Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.   (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Kansas' Matt Kleinmann, left, and Sasha Kaun, right, celebrate their 75-68 victory over Memphis in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.
Kansas' Matt Kleinmann, left, and Sasha Kaun, right, celebrate their 75-68 victory over Memphis in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four Monday, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio....   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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