Kansas forwards Thomas Robinson, left, and Justin Wesley get up for a rebound over Fort Hays State guard Lance Russell during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford strips the ball from Fort Hays State guard Kendrick Morse during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford raises the roof at Allen Fieldhouse after a steal and a made bucket by the Jayhawks against Fort Hays State during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe looks to fight through a screen by Fort Hays State forward K.C. Rodenburg (30) while defending Omar McDade (1) during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young pumps his fist as Fort Hays State guard Karron Mckenzie shows surprise at a call after a made bucket during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe lays in a bucket past Fort Hays State guard Jason Ball during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan swoops past Fort Hays State guard Jason Ball and teammate Thomas Robinson for a bucket during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Teammates Justin Wesley (4) and Thomas Robinson slap hands after a Robinson converted a bucket and a foul against Fort Hays State during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford, second from left, explodes off the bench in celebration of a dunk by teammate Merv Lindsay, along with Jeff Withey, left, Jordan Juenemann and Naadir Tharpe late in the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Jordan Juenemann drives against Fort Hays State guard Tyrone Phillips during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. At right is Kansas forward Justin Wesley.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe raises up the Fieldhouse during a run by the Jayhawks against Fort Hays State during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey delivers a dunk with force before Fort Hays State guard Karron Mckenzie during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Justin Wesley goes up to the bucket between Fort Hays State defenders Karron Mckenzie (2) and Lance Russell (21) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe pumps his fist after converting a bucket after being fouled by a Fort Hays State defender during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. Pictured are teammates Kevin Young, left, Niko Roberts and Merv Lindsay.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson elevates for a dunk before Fort Hays State forward K.C. Rodenburg during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey and forward Kevin Young, stuff a shot by Fort Hays State forward Markus Yarbrough during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe pushes a pass beyond Fort Hays State guard Karron Mckenzie during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas teammates Travis Releford, left, Thomas Robinson and Justin Wesley strike a similar pose as the three wait to check into the game against Fort Hays State during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford shoots during warmups prior to tipoff against Fort Hays State on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan gets a congratulatory pat from head coach Bill Self after a bucket during a timeout against Fort Hays State on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young puts in an off-balance shot as he is fouled by Fort Hays State guard Karron Mckenzie during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. At right is Kansas forward Justin Wesley.

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Kansas forward Justin Wesley, left, Jordan Juenemann and Niko Roberts look for acknowledgement from graduate assistant Brennan Bechard that the Jayhawks recovered a loose ball during a hustle play against Fort Hays State during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. After the game forward Kevin Young explained that a failed recovery would mean running during practice for the team.

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