Mayo certainly believes the Jayhawks can make a deep run into March. “We believe that we have the most talented roster in the country,” Mayo said. “We have the best coaching staff in the country, so all it takes is just a belief from every guy down the line who’s involved in this program to go on a run here.

The Jayhawks' ball-security and offensive rebounds provided just enough extra possessions to hold off the Wildcats

Zeke Mayo puffed out his chest as he proudly walked around holding up his crimson jersey. Mayo had just hit his fifth 3-pointer of the afternoon to give Kansas a five-point lead over Arizona with about four minutes left.