2011–12 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team

The 2011–12 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represented the University of Kansas in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, which was the Jayhawks' 114th basketball season. As in every season since 1955–56, the team played its home games at Allen Fieldhouse on its campus in Lawrence, Kansas, US. After defeating rival Missouri on February 25, the Jayhawks clinched their 8th straight outright Big 12 championship. After defeating North Carolina, the Jayhawks advanced to their 14th Final Four in school history, where they defeated Ohio State 64-62 in the national semifinals. On April 2, Kansas faced Kentucky for the national title, losing to the favored Wildcats 67-59. Kansas had played both of its Final Four opponents during the regular season, losing to Kentucky on November 15 and defeating Ohio State on December 10. They finished the season with a 32–7 overall record, and 16–2 in Big 12 play.

2011–12 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball
ConferenceBig 12
Ranking
CoachesNo. 2
APNo. 6
Record32–7 (16–2 Big 12)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Captains
  • Thomas Robinson
  • Tyshawn Taylor
Home arenaAllen Fieldhouse
2011–12 Big 12 men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 6 Kansas162 .889327  .821
No. 3 Missouri144 .778305  .857
Iowa State126 .6672311  .676
No. 9 Baylor126 .667308  .789
Kansas State108 .5562211  .667
Texas99 .5002014  .588
Oklahoma State711 .3891518  .455
Oklahoma513 .2781516  .484
Texas A&M414 .2221418  .438
Texas Tech117 .056823  .258
2012 Big 12 Tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll
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