LAS VEGAS – Kansas star center Hunter Dickinson was ejected in the second half of the No. 1 Jayhawks’ 75-72 win against No. 11 Duke on Tuesday night after kicking Maliq Brown in the face while they were on the ground.

With 10:26 left in the game, Dickinson missed a short jump hook over Brown. Both players fell to the ground while fighting for the rebound, with Dickinson fouling Brown. While they were on the ground, Dickinson kicked out and made contact with Brown’s face.

After a lengthy monitor investigation, Dickinson was assessed a flagrant foul 2 and ejected. He initially remained in the bench area with his teammates before being escorted off the floor.

Kansas led 57-55 at the time.

Dickinson had 11 points, six rebounds and three assists before being ejected. He was productive, but struggled to get to the rim against the length of Brown and Khaman Maluach.

He entered the game averaging 17.8 points and 10.4 rebounds.

Kansas’ backup center is freshman Flory Bidunga, who had played about eight minutes before Dickinson was ejected. Bidunga finished with six points and eight rebounds in sixteen minutes.

This report used information from The Associated Press.