Kansas guard Mario Little puts up a floater over Iowa State defenders Jamie Vanderbeken, left, and Craig Brackins during the first half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris charges to the bucket past Iowa State forward Craig Brackins following a steal in the first half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas players Travis Releford, center and Mario Little congratulate teammate Tyshawn Taylor during a break in action against Iowa State Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins charges up the court after stripping the ball from Iowa State guard Bryan Petersen during the first half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford pulls up for a jumper during warmups before tipoff against Iowa State, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins maneuvers around Iowa State forward Jamie Vanderbeken for a bucket during the second half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins slaps hands with forward Marcus Morris as the Jayhawks begin to pull away from Iowa State late in the second half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self lays into guard Tyshawn Taylor after subbing him out in the second half against Iowa State Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich extends for a thunderous dunk over Iowa State guard Diante Garrett during the second half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris spins for a shot over Iowa State forward Craig Brackins during the second half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins puts up a three-pointer over Iowa State guard Sean Haluska during the second half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich puts his arm around guard Sherron Collins as the two make their way from the floor late in the second half against Iowa State Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich puts in a bucket over Iowa State forward Justin Hamilton to end the first half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Frustrated Iowa State forward Craig Brackins walks back on defense late in the second half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas assistant coach Danny Manning has words with an official during a timeout in the second half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich's teammates congratulate him as he comes out of the game late in the second half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford defends Iowa State guard Dominique Buckley during the first half, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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