Photo gallery: KU vs. Oklahoma State

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The Kansas guards get loose at mid-court prior to tipoff against Oklahoma State in the Big 12 tournament on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor defends a pass from Oklahoma State guard Keiton Page during the first half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas guard Josh Selby (32) and Elijah Johnson (15) talk during a couple of free throws during the first half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris puts up a shot as Oklahoma State forward Jarred Shaw is called for a blocking foul during the first half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor dumps a pass over Oklahoma State forward Marshall Moses during the first half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson gets caught under Oklahoma State defenders Jarred Shaw (1) and Matt Pilgrim (31) during the first half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris shoots over Oklahoma State forward Matt Pilgrim during the first half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson defends against a drive by Oklahoma State guard Keiton Page during the first half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Mario Little helps Marcus Morris off the ground after Morris' shot was blocked during the first half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Oklahoma State's Jean-Paul Olukemi fades for a shot over Kansas forward Marcus Morris during the first half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas defenders Mario Little (23) and Tyshawn Taylor defend the final shot of the game from Oklahoma State player Jean-Paul Olukemi with seconds remaining in regulation on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. Olukemi missed the shot sending the Jayhawks to the semifinal round.

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Kansas defenders Mario Little (23) and Tyshawn Taylor (10) disrupt the dribble by Oklahoma State guard Reger Dowell with seconds remaining in the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Frustrated, Kansas head coach Bill Self wipes his face after a foul called against the Jayhawks to put Oklahoma State guard Keiton Page at the line with little time remaining during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas players Tyshawn Taylor, left, Josh Selby and Thomas Robinson celebrate a bucket and a foul created by teammate Mario Little against Oklahoma State with time dwindling in the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar heads in for a bucket past the Oklahoma State defense during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor celebrates a bucket by teammate Mario Little against Oklahoma State during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson puts up a shot over Oklahoma State forward Marshall Moses during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson watches as Oklahoma State guard Keiton Page puts up a three during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Mario Little hangs for a bucket and a foul against the Oklahoma State defense late in the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Little converted the free throw, which ultimately proved to be enough to give the Jayhawks the victory.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris battles inside for control of a rebound with Oklahoma State defenders Roger Franklin (32) and Markel Brown (22) during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Mario Little reaches for a rebound over Oklahoma State forward Roger Franklin during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris puts up a shot over Oklahoma State forward Markel Brown during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Mario Little protests a foul during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas defenders Mario Little (23) and Brady Morningstar (12) end up on the ground after a collision with Oklahoma State players Markel Brown and Jean-Paul Olukemi during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson looks to go up to the bucket against Oklahoma State forward Marshall Moses during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Oklahoma State forward Marshall Moses protests a foul during the first half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas forward Mario Little pulls up for a shot over Oklahoma State defender Roger Franklin during the second half on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.