Head coach Bill Self saw positives in how his top-ranked Jayhawks responded after Dickinson's flagrant 2 foul to defeat No. 11 Duke 75-72.

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson was ejected midway through the second half of the top-ranked Jayhawks’ 75-72 victory over No. 11 Duke for kicking the Blue Devils’ Maliq Brown in the head. Brown was assessed a personal foul for backing into Dickinson while both were going for a rebound.

LAS VEGAS — Kansas Jayhawks forward Hunter Dickinson was ejected during the second half of a heated clash against the Duke Blue Devils at T-Mobile Arena, a decision that stirred debate among fans. The incident occurred midway through the second half during a physical battle for a rebound.