photo by: Nick Krug

Texas forward Tristan Thompson dunks over Texas A&M forward David Loubeau during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

photo by: Nick Krug

Texas A&M forward Khris Middleton drives against Texas forward Jordan Hamilton during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

photo by: Nick Krug

Texas A&M guard B.J. Holmes heads to the bucket under Texas guard Dogus Balbay during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

photo by: Associated Press

Texas forward Jordan Hamilton (3) is congratulated by teammate Jai Lucas (10) after a basket during the second half of Friday's Big 12 men's tournament semifinal game in Kansas City, Mo. Texas defeated Texas A&M, 70-58.