Kansas University's Sasha Kaun, left, and Brandon Rush trap Texas guard Justin Mason during the 2008 Big 12 championship game. The Jayhawks won three games in three days to claim the tournament title.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins whips a pass to the wing. Collins scored nine points in the Jayhawks' 84-74 victory against Texas on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. The Jayhawks have defeated the Longhorns in the last three Big 12 title games.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun, back, huddles his teammates during the first half Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Sash Kaun pulls up to defend against a shot by Texas center Connor Atchley during the first half Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers throws up a number one as he prepares to claim his share of the net following the Jayhawks 84-74 win over Texas Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur puts up a bucket over Texas center Connor Atchley during the second half Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins dips under Texas defenders Dexter Pittman, left, and Justin Mason during the second half Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self takes down the remaining strings after the Jayhawks third-consecutive Big XII Tournament Championship win Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins weaves a pass through Texas defenders A.J. Abrams, left, and Justin Mason during the second half Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush, right, goes up for a shot over UT's Connor Atchley. Rush was second on the team with 19 points, including six three-pointers.

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The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate with their third-consecutive Big XII Championship trophy following their 84-74 win over Texas Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guards Sherron Collins, left, and Rodrick Stewart slap hands after the win Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas fans go wild in the stands as the Jayhawks begin to pull away from the Longhorns in the second half Sunday at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. After the Kansas University men's basketball team defeated the University of Texas, 84-74, and claimed the Big 12 Conference championship, it was named the No. 1 seed in the NCAA's Midwest Region. With the Jayhawks kicking off play in the tournament at 11:25 a.m. Thursday in Omaha, many fans are expected to follow, even though the Qwest Center is sold out for the game.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush extends to defend against a shot by Texas guard Justin Mason during the second half Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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The Kansas bench goes wild as the Jayhawks begin to pull away during the second half Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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The Jayhawks come together during a timeout in the second half Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas defenders Sasha Kaun, left, and Russell Robinson look to tie up Texas guard D.J. Augustin during the second half Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers talks a little trash to Texas' D.J. Augustin. The Jayhawks' next opponents, the Portland State Vikings, figure to be less daunting than the Longhorns.

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Kansas coach Bill Self yells at his defense during the Jayhawks' Big 12 championship victory.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers throws up a No. 1 as he prepares to cut the net. Chalmers scored a career-high 30 points against Texas on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self takes down the remaining strings after the Jayhawks' third consecutive Big XII Tournament Championship win Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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