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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor puts up a layup before tipping off against Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson battles inside for a rebound with the Illinois defense during the first half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson puts up a floater over Illinois center Mike Tisdale during the first half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Illinois' D.J. Richarddson (1) blocks Kansas guard Tyrel Reed's shot Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

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Kansas players Tyrel Reed, left, and Markieff Morris defend Illinois' Demetri McCamey (32) Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar shoots over Illinois' Mike Tisdale (54) for a basket Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed runs down a loose ball against Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor defends Illinois' Demetri McCamey's shot Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris watches as teammate Tyshawn Taylor comes away with a steal from Illinois guard Demetri McCamey during the first half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson turns to fire a pass as he soars out of bounds against Illinois during the first half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed floats in the lane, defended by Illinois guard D.J. Richardson during the first half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed high fives forward Markieff Morris after a three by Morris against Illinois during the first half on Sunday, March 20, 2011, at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas players Elijah Johnson, left, and Marcus Morris, right, hound Illinois' Mike Davis on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris shoots over the Illinois defense during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris delivers on an alley-oop dunk from teammate Tyshawn Taylor during the second half against Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed works his way around Illinois defender Brandon Paul during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson defends a drive by Illinois guard Demetri McCamey during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris pulls a rebound away from Illinois guard Brandon Paul during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed comes down with a rebound against the Illinois defense during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris fights for a rebound with Illinois guard Brandon Paul during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris twirls his finger for the "wrap-up" signal after an alley-oop dunk against Illinois during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris smiles after a dunk against the Illinois defense during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Illinois head coach Bruce Weber tries to convince a game official that a ball was last touched by Marcus Morris during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris dunks against Illinois forward Mike Davis on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris celebrates after a dunk against the Illinois defense during the second-half, Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

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KU fans go wild in the second half as the Jayhawks begin to pull away from Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Okla.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar blocks a shot by Illinois guard Brandon Paul during the second half Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar defends a pass to Illinois forward Bill Cole during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor floats an alley-oop pass over the Illinois defense to forward Markieff Morris during the second half Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forwards Marcus (22) and Markieff Morris pull a rebound from Illinois forward Mike Davis during the second half Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor celebrates KU's victory over Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas defenders Markieff Morris, left, and Tyshawn Taylor hustle to defend against Illinois guard Demetri McCamey during the first half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Mario Little hooks a shot over Illinois forward Bill Cole during the first half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self watches with the bench as the Jayhawks make a run against Illinois during the second half on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson raises his arms to the crowd as the Jayhawks leave the court following their 73-59 win over Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson acknowledges the crowd as the Jayhawks leave the court following their 73-59 win over Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas fans reach to slap the Jayhawks' hands they leave the court after their 73-59 win over Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forwards Marcus (22) and Markieff Morris get the crowd to its feet after a bucket during the second half of KU's 72-59 win against Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.