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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson tries to block Hofstra forward's Halil Kanacevic floater during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich tosses a ball over his head to forward Markieff Morris during warmups prior to tipoff against Hofstra, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris pops the ball loose from Hofstra guard Charles Jenkins as center Cole Aldrich helps defend during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins tangles with Hofstra forward Halil Kanacevic for a loose ball during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse. At left is Kansas forward Xavier Henry and right is center Cole Aldrich.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins reaches for the ball against Hofstra guard Chaz Williams during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris and Hofstra guard Charles Jenkins battle for a loose ball during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Shredded newspaper flies in the student section as the Kansas players are introduced before tipping off against Hofstra.

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Kansas forward Xavier Henry comes down with a put-back dunk over Hofstra guard Cornelius Vines during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins celebrates an early bucket by center Cole Aldrich during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Xavier Henry defends a shot by Hofstra guard Charles Jenkins during the second half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson heads up to the bucket over Hofstra defenders Halil Kanacevic (15) and Nathaniel Lester (1) during the second half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse. At right is Kansas guard Chase Buford.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan puts up a three during the second half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins flashes a big smile down the bench after a three-pointer by guard Conner Teahan during the second half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self calls a play during the second half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson scrambles for a loose ball with Hofstra forward Miklos Szabo during the second half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse. At right is Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan stuffs a shot attempt by Hofstra guard Nathaniel Lester during the second half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Xavier Henry elevates for a three-pointer over Hofstra guard Nathaniel Lester during the second half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse. Henry scored 27 in his freshman debut.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins celebrates after forcing a turnover against Hofstra during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich is held by Hofstra forward Miklos Szabo as the two battle for a rebound during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Xavier Henry battles for a rebound with Hofstra guard Nathaniel Lester during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse. At left is Kansas forward Marcus Morris and at right is Hofstra forward Halil Kanacevic.

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Kansas players Thomas Robinson, center, and Elijah Johnson lean in to listen to head coach Bill Self during the second half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins hooks a shot underneath Hofstra guard Nathaniel Lester during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Xavier Henry leans in to center Cole Aldrich with a smile after Aldrich was fouled on a bucket early in the first half against Hofstra, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins covers Hofstra guard Cornelius Vines during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins covers Hofstra guard Cornelius Vines during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Former Jayhawk standout Scott Pollard gets a little media time as Kansas took on Hofstra at Allen Fieldhouse Friday, November 13, 2009.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins works the Allen Fieldhouse crowd after forcing a turnover against Hofstra during the first half, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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