The Kansas Jayhawks hoist championship signs following their 72-64 win over Kansas State.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed snips his piece of twine during the net-cutting ceremony following the Jayhawks' win.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins hoists the remainder of the net following the Jayhawks' 72-64 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament.

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Members of the cheer squad watch a recap video of the Big 12 tournament following the Jayhawks' win.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins and his teammates watch a recap video of the Big 12 tournament following their 72-64 win over Kansas State on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich fits a piece of twine behind his ear following the Jayhawks' 72-64 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich hoists a piece of twine during the net cutting ceremony following Saturday's game.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins accepts the Most Valuable Player trophy from the Big 12 tournament from Big 12 deputy commissioner Tim Weiser.

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Confetti pours over the Kansas Jayhawks as they hoist the Big 12 Tournament trophy after defeating Kansas State 72-64 Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self stands on the court watching a recap video of the Big 12 tournament after the Jayhawks defeated Kansas State 72-64 Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Confetti pours over the Kansas Jayhawks as they hoist the Big 12 Tournament trophy after defeating Kansas State 72-64 Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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former Kansas university guard Xavier Henry flashes a smile after the Jayhawks defeated Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament on March 13 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Henry became the first one-and-done player in KU history when he was drafted by Memphis last week.

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Kansas teammates Marcus Morris (22) and Sherron Collins (4) jump around in celebration after defeating Kansas State 72-64 Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas teammates Marcus Morris (22) and Sherron Collins (4) jump around in celebration after defeating Kansas State 72-64 Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris holds up his hands as time expires in the Jayhawks' 72-64 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins trots off with the ball as time expires in the Jayhawks' 72-64 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship. At left is KSU guard Rodney McGruder.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins defends against a three-pointer from Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen during the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins fires a pass around Kansas State forward Dominique Sutton during the first half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris grabs a rebound over Kansas State orward Wally Judge during the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. At left is KU guard Sherron Collins.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris is caught under Kansas State forward Curtis Kelly as the two battle for a rebound during the first half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris goes up for a bucket over Kansas State defenders Dominique Sutton (23) and Wally Judge (33) during the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. At right is Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar shovels a pass beyond Kansas State defenders Rodney McGruder, left, and Curtis Kelly during the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor puts up a shot over Kansas State guard Martavious Irving during the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins cuts down the remainder of the net following the Jayhawks' 72-64 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris heads to the bucket past Kansas State forward Curtis Kelly during the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich delivers a dunk between Kansas State defenders Rodney McGruder (22) and Jamar Samuels (32) during the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Xavier Henry defends against a three from Kansas State guard Denis Clemente late in the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed is fouled by Kansas State guard Denis Clemente late in the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed elevates to the bucket past Kansas State forward Curtis Kelly and teammate Xavier Henry during the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins puts a floater over Kansas State center Curtis Kelly during the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris, left, and center Cole Aldrich get physical with Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen going for a rebound during the second half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor escapes under Kansas State guard Martavious Irving as he heads to the bucket during the first half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. In back are KU forward Marcus Morris and KSU forward Jamar Samuels.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris tries to position himself for a rebound around Kansas State forward Jamar Samuels during the first half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas State head coach Frank Martin gets at his defense during the first half against Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament championship game Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris battles inside for a bucket with Kansas State forward Jamar Samuels during the first half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins hooks in a layup around Kansas State forward Victor Ojeleye during the first half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich looks for an outlet as he charges into Kansas State guard Denis Clemente during the first half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. At left is KSU forward Jamar Samuels.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar is caught up by Kansas State forward Jamar Samuels during the first half Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. Samuels was called for a blocking foul on the play.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins stretches prior to tipoff against Kansas State in the Big 12 championship game Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

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