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Kansas forward Marcus Morris puts up a shot prior to tipoff against Missouri on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris pulls a rebound from Missouri forwards Laurence Bowers (21) and Ricardo Ratliffe (10) during the first half Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris puts up a shot as Missouri forward Justin Safford lunges to defend during the first half Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris fouls Missouri forward Laurence Bowers as he puts up a shot in the first half Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Missouri guard Marcus Denmon elevates for a bucket and a foul from KU's Markieff Morris (21) during the first half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor pushes the ball to forward Mario Little as he is pressured by Missouri defenders Laurence Bowers and Michael Dixon (11) during the first half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor drives against Missouri forward Steve Moore during the first half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed fights to get around Missouri guard Michael Dixon during the first half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris (21) and a game official watch as Josh Selby loses the ball out of bounds for a turnover against Missouri during the first half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas players Josh Selby, Thomas Robinson, Markieff Morris and Marcus Morris (22) collide in celebration on the court after defeating Missouri 70-66 and clinching the outright Big 12 conference championship Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor has fun with the Missouri student section late in the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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A deflated bunch of Missouri students show their frustration late in the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris elevates for a shot over Missouri forward Laurence Bowers during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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The Jayhawks come together in a huddle during a break in action against Missouri in the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson finishes a put-back dunk over Missouri forward Laurence Bowers during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed extends to defend Missouri guard Marcus Denmon's three during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor jumps as he defends drive by Missouri guard Marcus Denmon during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson chases down a rebound with Missouri's Ricky Kreklow (2) and Michael Dixon (11) during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford, center, and the Jayhawks' bench celebrate a three-pointer from teammate Tyrel Reed during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris hugs teammate Thomas Robinson after drawing a foul against the Missouri defense during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena. In front is Missouri forward Justin Safford.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed puts up a floater past Missouri guard Marcus Denmon during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson puts up a shot in the lane over the Missouri defense during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson and Missouri guard Phil Pressey chase down a loose ball during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas forward Mario Little pressures Missouri forward Justin Safford during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self protests a call against the Jayhawks during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed draws a foul from Missouri forward Ricardo Ratliffe during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.