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JERSEY CITY, NJ – SEPTEMBER 28: Captain’s assistant Tiger Woods of the U.S. Team speaks to former U.S. President Barack Obama on the first tee during Thursday foursome matches of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on September 28, 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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JERSEY CITY, NJ – SEPTEMBER 28: Captain’s assistant Tiger Woods of the U.S. Team speaks to former U.S. President Barack Obama on the first tee during Thursday foursome matches of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on September 28, 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Kansas Jayhawks pulled off the biggest comeback in NCAA Championship history to seal their fourth title in college history. NBA legends, current NBA Stars, and celebrities congratulated the Jayhawks on their victory. One of them included former president Barack Obama, who threw in a cheeky compliment as well.
Obama congratulated the Jayhawks on Twitter after the massive victory. He wrote, “Congratulations to the @KUHoops team on winning the national championship. This team was fun to watch, and they earned their first title since 2008 (which was a pretty good year).”
Congratulations to the @KUHoops team on winning the national championship. This team was fun to watch, and they earned their first title since 2008 (which was a pretty good year).
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 5, 2022
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This was in reference to the last time Kansas won the NCAA title, but that wasn’t just it.
Barack Obama throws in a huge compliment while congratulating the Kansas Jayhawks
Incidentally, 2008 was also the year Obama got elected as president. Obama was a massive underdog, and he overcame the odds to become the President. He was also the first African-American President of the United States of America.
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Talking about the match between Kansas and Tar Heels, the meeting of two powerhouses produced a game for the ages. The furious rally by the Jayhawks marked the largest-ever comeback in the title game, beating the Loyola-Chicago’s 15-point comeback against Cincinnati in 1963.
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Apr 4, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate after their win over the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2022 NCAA men’s basketball tournament Final Four championship game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
David McCormack scored a critical go-ahead lay-up with a little over a minute remaining to give Kansas the lead. He added in another bucket to make it 72-69. UNC then missed three 3 pointers in the same possession and even missed the last shot of the game which would send it to overtime.
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David finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds and was clutch late in the game. The Jayhawks will be rejoicing in their comeback and will be proud to receive applause from the former president.
