The Kansas Jayhawks come together in a huddle prior to tipoff against Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas fan Sheri Helm, Wichita, takes a photo of the Jayhawks as they warm up prior to tipoff against Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas players Marcus Morris, Tyshawn Taylor and Tyrel Reed watch as Virginia Commonwealth forward Juvonte Reddic lays up a shot during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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VCU's Jamie Skeen (21) squeezes between Kansas defenders Thomas Robinson (0) and Tyrel Reed (14) during the first half Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio,

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar reaches for a loose ball during the first half against Virginia Commonwealth University on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The VCU bench celebrates a turnover against Kansas on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self, left, and Thomas Robinson (0) watch from the bench as the VCU Rams jump to an early lead on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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VCU's Jamie Skeen shoots over Kansas forward Marcus Morris (22) during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Markieff Morris (21) knocks the ball out of bounds and away from VCU guard Joey Rodriguez (12) during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forwards Marcus, left, and Markieff Morris swat Virginia Commonwealth forward Jamie Skeen's shot during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guards Tyshawn Taylor, left, and Josh Selby fight for a loose ball with Virginia Commonwealth guard Bradford Burgess during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Virginia Commonwealth guard Joey Rodriguez pulls a rebound away from Kansas forward Mario Little during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris pleads to Markieff Morris and Brady Morningstar to get it together against Virginia Commonwealth during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed attempts a shot under the outstretched arm of Virginia Commonwealth guard Bradford Burgess during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris loses a rebound amidst a group of Virginia Commonwealth defenders during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor tries to pull his teammates back on defense against Virginia Commonwealth during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar looks for an outlet pass around Virginia Commonwealth forward Toby Veal during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar defends a three-pointer from Virginia Commonwealth forward Bradford Burgess during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach pats senior guard Tyrel Reed on the as the Jayhawks leave the court after falling to Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris hangs his head in the waning moments of the Jayhawks' loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Virginia Commonwealth forward Toby Veal stuffs Kansas guard Tyrel Reed during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self directs the offense against Virginia Commonwealth during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Jayhawks sit in a somber locker room following their 71-61 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson wipes tears from his face in the locker room after the Jayhawks' 71-61 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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A tear hangs from Markieff Morris's nose in the locker room following the Jayhawks' 71-61 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self discusses the Jayhawks' effort outside the locker room following their 71-61 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas basketball player Thomas Robinson makes his way from the court after the Jayhawks' loss to Virginia Commonwealth Sunday, March 7, 2011. Robinson was cited on a misdemeanor battery charge in an April 10 altercation outside The Cave, a nightclub inside The Oread hotel, 1200 Oread Ave.

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Kansas guard Josh Selby leans over to hug forward Markieff Morris in the locker room following the Jayhawks' 71-61 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed bites his jersey following the Jayhawks' 71-61 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2009 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas players Thomas Robinson, Marcus Morris, Markieff Morris and assistant coach Danny Manning watch from the bench late in the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed defends Virginia Commonwealth guard Brandon Rozzell's pass during the second half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris puts up a shot as the Jayhawks scramble for a basket against Virginia Commonwealth during the second half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self wipes his face as time dwindles late in the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self walks the sideline during the second half of KU's loss to Virginia Commonwealth Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Virginia Commonwealth forward Jamie Skeen dunks on Kansas forward Marcus Morris during the second half Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Jayhawks watch in the waning moments of their 71-61 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar pulls up for a three-pointer over Virginia Commonwealth guard Brandon Rozzell during the second half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Virginia Commonwealth forward Jamie Skeen takes a rebound from Kansas forward Marcus Morris (22) and Markieff Morris during the second half.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris shows his frustration during a timeout in the second half against Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor defends a drive by Virginia Commonwealth guard Darius Theus during the second half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris and Virginia Commonwealth forward Jamie Skeen (right) scramble for a loose ball during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor puts a shot over Virginia Commonwealth defenders Juvonte Reddic (5) and Ed Nixon (50) during the second half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris reaches to defend Virginia Commonwealth forward Jamie Skeen's shot during the second half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris pulls a rebound from Virginia Commonwealth guard Bradford Burgess during the second half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris protests a blocking foul as Virginia Commonwealth forward Jamie Skeen offers help from the floor during the second half on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. In back is Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor.

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