The Jayhawks come together in a team huddle prior to tipping off against Texas in the Big 12 tournament championship on Friday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson is all smiles as he gets loose with his teammates prior to tipoff against Texas on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed soars in for a dunk against Texas during the first half on Friday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor celebrates a dunk against Texas during the first half on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed throws down a dunk on a breakaway against Texas during the first half on Friday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center. At right is Marcus Morris.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris jumps up to celebrate a dunk by teammate Tyrel Reed against Texas during the first half on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris puts up a three over Texas forward Tristan Thompson during the first half on Friday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris turns for a shot over Texas forward Tristan Thompson during the first half on Friday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self walks off the court with a championship hat following the Jayhawks' win over Texas on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor clips his share of the net following the Jayhawks' Big 12 championship win over Texas.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor, center, laughs with his teammates during the net-clipping ceremony following the Jayhawks' win over Texas on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Teammates Thomas Robinson, right and Elijah Johnson laugh during the net clipping ceremony.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson raises the crowd during the net-clipping ceremony following the Jayhawks' 85-73 win over Texas on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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The Kansas Jayhawks are covered in streamers following their win over Texas on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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The Kansas Jayhawks crowd around the Big 12 championship trophy after their 85-73 win over Texas.

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The Kansas Jayhawks dance on a stage following their 85-73 win over Texas in the Big 12 championship.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor hoists a Big 12 champions sign following the Jayhawks' win over Texas on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris puffs his jersey with little time remaining against Texas during Big 12 championship.

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Kansas players Elijah Johnson, left, and Thomas Robinson react after a jam by forward Markieff Morris in the final minutes against Texas during the Big 12 championship game.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar breaks past Texas guard J'Covan Brown for a bucket during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson gets past Texas forward Gary Johnson for a bucket during the second half on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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The Kansas bench reacts after a Jayhawk bucket against Texas late in the second half.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor, in back, gives words to his teammates during the second half on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed does the honors taking down the remainder of the net following the Jayhawks' win over Texas on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson slaps hands with Niko Roberts and Jeff Withey following the Jayhawks' win.

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A gathering of Rock Chalk Dancers watch a Big 12 tournament highlight video following the Jayhawks' win.

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The Kansas players laugh together on stage as streamers come down following their 85-73 win over Texas during the Big 12 championship.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed extends to defend against a shot by Texas guard Jai Lucas during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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The Kansas starting five huddle up in the final moments of the Jayhawks' 85-73 win over Texas during the Big 12 championship on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris delivers a dunk before Texas forward Matt Hill during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar wrestles for the ball with Texas forward Jordan Hamilton during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center. In back is KU guard Tyshawn Taylor.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor extends for a bucket past Texas forward Gary Johnson during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas players Tyrel Reed and Mario Little go after a loose ball with Texas forward Matt Hill during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor soars in for a jam before Texas forward Jordan Hamilton during the first half on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor throws down a dunk before Texas defenders Jordan Hamilton (3) and J'Covan Brown (14) during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris makes a shushing gesture to crititcs following the Jayhawks' win over Texas.

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