According to kenpom, Frank actually had a more difficult path to the Final Four this year than he had w/ KSU.
with KSU he beat 175, 10, 18, and lost to 12.
with USCe he beat 31, 13, 14, and 5.
both are really tough runs. By comparison KU this year played 219, 40, 18, and 10.
In KU's last final four (2012(!)) they played 114, 30, 42, and 6 to get there. 2008 they beat 112, 48, 46, and 11