KU coach Bill Self sends Marcus Morris in to the game during the first half of KU's second round game against University of Northern Iowa Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich defends a shot by Northern Iowa guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe during the first half Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich defends Northern Iowa guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe's shot during the first half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins can't stop a shot from Northern Iowa guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe during the first half Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self directs his defense against Northern Iowa during the first half Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed puts up a three-pointer over outstretched Northern Iowa guard Ali Farokhmanesh during the first half Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Sherron Collins speaks with the referee at the end of the first-half as he and assistant coaches Brett Ballard and Kurtis Townsend leave the court, trailing the University of Northern Iowa Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed pulls up for a shot prior to tipoff against Northern Iowa, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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University of Northern Iowa's bench celebrates with guard Ali Farokhmanesh after a three-pointer Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, Okla.

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Tyrel Reed hits a three-point shot in the first half during KU's second round game against Northern Iowa Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins looks for an outlet to pass against the Northern Iowa defense during the first half Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Cole Aldrich (45) blocks Kwadzo Ahelegbe's (11) shot during KU's second round game against Northern Iowa Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Cole Aldrich (45) shoots over UNI's Jodan Eglseder during KU's second round game against University of Northern Iowa Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris covers his head after the Jayhawks' 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas players Markieff Morris, left, and Tyshawn Taylor help Marcus Morris off the floor following the Jayhawks' 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa during the second half Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas players Brady Morningstar, left, Markieff Morris and Cole Aldrich watch the remaining second in their 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris tries to trap Northern Iowa Jake Koch late in the second half Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Marcus Morris (22) falls to his knees and holds his head as Tyshawn Taylor (10) consoles him after KU's 69-67 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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KU coach Bill Self jumps in frustration during KU's 69-67 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris falls to the floor as Northern Iowa forward Adam Koch passes to UNI guard Johnny Moran (13) during the second half Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Sherron Collins, right with back to camera, hugs Elijah Johnson in the locker room after KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris lifts his head from his towel between teammates Tyrel Reed, left, and Markieff Morris in the Jayhawks' locker room following their 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas players Tyrel Reed, front, and Marcus Morris cover their heads in their towels as center Cole Aldrich, right, consoles forward Markieff Morris in the Jayhawks' locker room following their 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Sherron Collins sits in front of his locker after KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Kansas guard Xavier Henry is caught up with Northern Iowa forward Adam Koch during the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. At left is forward Markieff Morris.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self speakers with media members outside the locker room following the Jayhawks' 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor gathers himself in the Jayhawks' locker room following their 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris forces Northern Iowa guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe to the baseline late in the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins charges into Northern Iowa forward Jake Koch on a drive late in the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Cole Aldrich, left, and Tyrel Reed walk back to the KU locker room after KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Tyshawn Taylor answers questions from the press in the locker room after KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris works for position against Northern Iowa guard Johnny Moran during the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed falls under the pile as Northern Iowa gaurd Kerwin Dunham shoots during the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. Reed was called for a blocking foul on the play.

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Norther Iowa center Jordan Eglseder, right, hugs a teammate after a late basket in the Panthers' win over in the second round of the 2010 NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich loses the ball as he wrestles with Northern Iowa guard Jake Koch during the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Sherron Collins looks up at the scoreboard in the final seconds of KU's 67-69 to Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas fans watch the final seconds of KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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A Kansas fan watches the final seconds of KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Markieff Morris (21) gets a basket late in the game of KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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From left, Kansas players Tyrel Reed, Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris hold back tears in their towels in the Jayhawks' locker room following their 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas players Markieff Morris (21) and Marcus Morris wrestle for a loose ball with Northern Iowa forward Jake Koch during the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich puts up a shot over Northern Iowa center Jordan Eglesder during the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Thomas Robinson, right, hugs Sherron Collins in the locker room after KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Dejected Kansas fans stand speechless after the Jayhawks' 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed elevates for a late bucket over Northern Iowa guard Johnny Moran during the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins puts up a last-ditch three-pointer over Kwadzo Ahelegbe to no avail in the Jayhawks' 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed is slow to get up from the floor after being called for a charge late in the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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University of Northern Iowa's Jake Koch, center, goes for a rebound and falls on Sherron Collins (4) during KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris looks for a bucket over Northern Iowa defenders Johnny Moran, center, and Adam Koch during the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Ali Farokhmanesh, (5) right, launches one of his four made three-point shots during KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Kansas Athletic Airector Lew Perkins closes his eyes as time dwindles in the second half against Northern Iowa, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins can't get around Northern Iowa guard Jake Koch during the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Northern Iowa guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe pulls up for a shot over Kansas forward Markieff Morris during the second half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar (12) defends UNI's Ali Farokhmanesh (5) Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Kansas center Markieff Morris (21) reaches across UNI's Adam Koch Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Cole Aldrich (45) guards University of Northern Iowa's center Jordan Eglseder (53) during KU's 67-69 loss in the second round of the 2010 NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Marcus Morris (22) falls to his knees and holds his head as Tyshawn Taylor (10) consoles his teammate after KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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University of Northern Iowa's Adam Koch (34), left, and Kansas guard Xavier Henry (1) run for a loose Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Northern Iowa forward Lucas O'Rear celebrates a forced turnover after tying up Kansas guard Sherron Collins near the end of the first half, Friday, March 20, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Sherron Collins, left, and UNI's Ali Farokhmanesh prepare to check in during the second half Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4) launches a shot late during KU's 67-69 loss in the second round to the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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Tyrel Reed (14) launches a three-point shot during KU’s 69-67 loss in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Northern Iowa in this file photo from March 20 in Oklahoma City. Reed said Sunday he played in the NCAAs with a broken big toe.

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University of Northern Iowa's center Jordan Eglseder (53) shoots over Kansas center Cole Aldrich (45) Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Sherron Collins (4) tries to get around UNI defenders Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

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