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Adams scores late, No. 2 Kansas edges No. 14 Iowa St 62-60

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  • Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 62-60 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 62-60 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Kansas fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball against Iowa State game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 62-60 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Kansas fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball against Iowa State game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 62-60 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Former Kanas basketball coaches Walt Wesley, right, and Ted Owens address the media as part of a reunion of players and coaches celebrating the 125th anniversary of Kansas basketball before an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Former Kanas basketball coaches Walt Wesley, right, and Ted Owens address the media as part of a reunion of players and coaches celebrating the 125th anniversary of Kansas basketball before an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) shoots between Iowa State guard Gabe Kalscheur, left, and center Osun Osunniyi (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) shoots between Iowa State guard Gabe Kalscheur, left, and center Osun Osunniyi (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) shoots over Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) shoots over Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Kansas guard Gradey Dick shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Kansas guard Gradey Dick shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Kansas forward Jalen Wilson, front, gets past Iowa State center Osun Osunniyi to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Kansas forward Jalen Wilson, front, gets past Iowa State center Osun Osunniyi to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) knocks the ball away from Iowa State guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) knocks the ball away from Iowa State guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Kansas head coach Bill Self talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Kansas head coach Bill Self talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Kansas fans celebrate after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 62-60 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Kansas fans celebrate after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 62-60 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 62-60 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball against Iowa State game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 62-60 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Former Kanas basketball coaches Walt Wesley, right, and Ted Owens address the media as part of a reunion of players and coaches celebrating the 125th anniversary of Kansas basketball before an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) shoots between Iowa State guard Gabe Kalscheur, left, and center Osun Osunniyi (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) shoots over Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas guard Gradey Dick shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson, front, gets past Iowa State center Osun Osunniyi to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) knocks the ball away from Iowa State guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas head coach Bill Self talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas fans celebrate after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 62-60 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

KJ Adams scored in the paint, breaking a tie with under 12 seconds left and No. 2 Kansas held off No. 14 Iowa State 62-60 Saturday. Iowa State had a last shot to win, but Caleb Grill's 3-point attempt caromed off the rim at the buzzer. “I don't know that this many close games helps you in the postseason," Kansas coach Bill Self said.