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Kansas center Cole Aldrich swings around for a reverse layup against Colorado forward Jermyl Jackson-Wilson during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford pokes the ball loose from Colorado guard Cory Higgins during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas fans go wild for the television cameras before tipoff against Colorado Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich pulls up for a shot before tipoff against Colorado at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich gets physical with Colorado defenders Austin Dufault, left, and Trey Eckloff as they chase down a loose ball during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins is hounded by Colorado guard Nate Tomlinson during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self yells at his defense during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Former Jayhawk and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Darnell Jackson hugs his former teammate Tyrel Reed after the Jayhawks' 73-56 win over Colorado Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed lunges for a steal from Colorado guard Dwight Thorne II during the second half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Left is Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris defends Colorado guard Cory Higgins' shot during the second half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Right is Colorado guard Dwight Thorne II.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris spins away from Colorado forward Trey Eckloff with an offensive rebound during the second half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins whips a pass along the baseline around Colorado guard Dwight Thorne II during the second half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich rips an offensive rebound away from Colorado defenders Trey Eckloff, center, and Ryan Kelley during the second half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich fights for an offensive rebound amidst the Colorado defense during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris spins around for a shot over Colorado forward Austin Dufault during the second half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self hugs his former player and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Darnell Jackson following the Jayhawks' 73-56 win over Colorado Colorado Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich pulls away an offensive rebound away from Colorado defenders Dwight Thorne II, right, and Austin Dufault, back, during the second half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris rips away an offensive rebound from Colorado defenders Austin Dufault (33) and Trey Eckloff (55) during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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A healthy gathering of Jayhawk fans celebrate the victory Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor pulls up from three during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins wrestles for the ball with Colorado forward Trey Eckloff during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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Kansas guards Brady Morningstar, left, and Sherron Collins look to trap Colorado guard Dwight Thorne II during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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