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The Kansas Jayhawks warm up prior to tipoff against USC on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson moves the ball up the court between USC players Maurice Jones (10) and Alexis Moore (3) after a steal during the first half Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan loses his footing going for a loose ball with USC guard Alexis Moore during the first half Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson shoots over USC guard Alexis Moore during the first half Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford is fouled on the shot as he splits USC defenders Byron Wesley, left, and Aaron Fuller during the first half on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor moves past USC defender Garrett Jackson in for a bucket during the first half on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson elevates for a bucket against USC guard Garrett Jackson after a steal during the first half Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson muscles his way in for a bucket against USC forward Aaron Fuller (21) during the second half. KU beat USC, 63-47, on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 in Los Angeles.

Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor pulls up for a jumper over USC guard Maurice Jones during the first half on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self has some excited words for the Jayhawks during a timeout in the second half on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center.

Kansas guard Elijah Johnson elevates for a bucket off a steal from USC guard Maurice Jones (10) during the second half on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson fights inside for a shot against USC defenders Byron Wesley (25) and James Blasczyk (31) during the second half on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center.

Kansas guard Travis Releford pressures USC guard Maurice Jones as KU center Jeff Withey and USC center James Blasczyk hit the floor during the second half on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center.

The Kansas defense hovers around USC guard Maurice Jones on a shot during the second half on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center.

Kansas guard Elijah Johnson comes away with a steal from USC guard Byron Wesley (25) during the first half on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Galen Center.