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Kansas head coach Bill Self directs his defense against Colorado during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Mario Little stretches out prior to the Jayhawks' tipoff against Colorado during the semifinal round of the Big 12 tournament.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson defends a pass by Colorado guard Cory Higgins during the first half Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Mario Little reaches out after a bucket by teammate Tyshawn Taylor against Colorado during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Things get physical down low between Kansas players Thomas Robinson (0) and Markieff Morris (21) and Colorado defenders Austin Dufault (33) and Andre Roberson (21) during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris defends a shot by Colorado guard Alec Burks during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor gets the crowd to its feet after Jayhawk run against Colorado during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar shoots over Colorado guard Levi Knutson during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson dunks on Colorado during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Josh Selby defends as Colorado forward Marcus Relphorde drives during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris strips the ball from Colorado forward Marcus Relphorde during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center. At left is KU guard Brady Morningstar.

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Kansas guard Josh Selby comes away with his own rebound before Colorado forward Andre Roberson during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar elevates past Colorado guard Levi Knutson for a bucket during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson reacts after bringing down Colorado guard Alec Burks following a collision during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson delivers a hard foul to Colorado guard Alec Burks during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas fan Brandy Burrows, Olathe, looked no farther than celebrity Charlie Sheen for the inspiration behind her sign on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor hangs for a shot over Colorado defenders Nate Tomlinson (1) and Marcus Relphorde (5) during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris hangs for a shot over Colorado forward Austin Dufault during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor soars in for a bucket over Colorado center Ben Mills during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris goes up for a bucket over Colorado forward Austin Dufault during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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A young Kansas fan says goodbye to the Colorado Buffaloes during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self passes some instruction to Tyshawn Taylor during a pair of free throws from Colorado in the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.