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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson heads in to the bucket against the Long Beach State defense during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford elevates to the bucket between Long Beach State defenders James Ennis (11) Casper Ware (22) and teammate Elijah Johnson during the first half Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson shoots over Long Beach State forward Eugene Phelps during the first half Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas players Tyshawn Taylor and Travis Releford chest bump to celebrate a run by the Jayhawks in front of Long Beach State Eugene Phelps during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson pumps his fist after a bucket by teammate Elijah Johnson against Long Beach State during the first half Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey fights for a rebound against Long Beach State during the first half Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas defenders Jeff Withey and Travis Releford get up to block a shot by Long Beach State forward Eugene Phelps during the first half Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson gets a bucket and a foul from Long Beach State forward James Ennis during the first half Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Jayhawks huddle around head coach Bill Self late in the game against Long Beach State on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Kansas student section goes wild after Tyshawn Taylor converted a bucket after being fouled by Long Beach State during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson heads in to the bucket against the Long Beach State defense during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor pushes the ball to the bucket against Long Beach State guard Casper Ware during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson celebrates for the television cameras after a put-back dunk against Long Beach State during the second half Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self has words for a game official during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson flashes a look of surprise to teammate Elijah Johnson after Johnson converted a bucket after a foul from Long Beach State during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey rejects a shot by Long Beach State forward T.J. Robinson during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey makes his way to the bench with a mouthful of blood following some physical play against Long Beach State during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson looks to push the ball up the court as he is defended by Long Beach State forward James Ennis during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guards Travis Releford (24) and Conner Teahan (2) defend against a pass from Long Beach State forward James Ennis during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford celebrates a bucket by the Jayhawks against Long Beach State during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor defends against a shot by Long Beach State guard Casper Ware during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. In back is center Jeff Withey.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson stretches across the court from the Long Beach State players prior to tipoff on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson comes away with a steal as he is pressured by Long Beach State forward James Ennis during the first half Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.