Kansas center Jeff Withey and Kentucky forward Anthony Davis go up for the opening tipoff of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson warms up with a dunk prior to tipoff of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor can't get off a shot under the defense of Kentucky forward Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist during the first half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas players Jeff Withey (5) and Kevin Young wrestle for a loose ball with Kentucky players Doron Lamb (20) Anthony Davis (23) and Darius Miller during the first half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas coach Bill Self (right) argues a call with a referee in the first half of the NCAA championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson (0) slams down two first-half points in the NCAA championship game on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Terrance Jones (3) falls on a drive to the basket against Thomas Robinson in the first half of the NCAA championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Tyshawn Taylor (10) drives to the basket for two points in the first-half of KU and Kentucky's championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Kentucky's Anthony Davis (23) blocks a shot by Kansas' Tyshawn Taylor in the first half of the NCAA championship game on Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson is sent to the ground by Kentucky guard Darius Miller during the first half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Thomas Robinson, left, is consoled by Tyshawn Taylor, left and Kevin Young, background,after KU's loss to Kentucky in the championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Tyshawn Taylor, left, and Danny Manning, right, walk off the court after KU's loss to Kentucky in the championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Kansas players Jeff Withey, front, Travis Releford and Conner Teahan leave the court as the Kentucky players celebrate their 67-59 national championship win on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson sits dejected in front of his locker following the Jayhawks' 67-59 loss to Kentucky in the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson hangs his head in the locker room following the Jayhawks' 67-59 loss to Kentucky in the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey hugs teammate Thomas Robinson in the locker room following the Jayhawks' 67-59 loss to Kentucky in the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Thomas Robinson, left, is consoled by Tyshawn Taylor, after KU's loss to Kentucky in the championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Tyshawn Taylor, covers up his face after a turnover in the second half of KU's 67-59 loss to Kentucky in the championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Jeff Withey, (5) defends against Anthony Davis during the second-half of KU's loss to Kentucky in the championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Kansas forward Justin Wesley sits in his locker following the Jayhawks' 67-59 loss to Kentucky in the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Thomas Robinson, pounds his fist in frustration on the bench during the closing minutes of KU's 67-59 loss to Kentucky in the championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Anthony Davis (23) left, forces Elijah Johnson into a traveling foul late in the second-half of KU's 67-59 loss to Kentucky in the championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Tyshawn Taylor looks out to the court during the second-half of KU's loss to Kentucky in the championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Tyshawn Taylor, (10) drives on Michael Kidd-Christ for two points late in the second-half of KU's loss to Kentucky in the championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self and his bench watch during the waning moments against Kentucky during the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey and guard Conner Teahan defend against a shot from Kentucky guard Darius Miller during the second half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson is sent to the ground by Kentucky guard Darius Miller during the first half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey and Kentucky forward Anthony Davis watch a loose ball get away during the second half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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The Kentucky players celebrate as confetti falls on the court following their national championship win on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford helps up Elijah Johnson, right, following the Jayhawks' loss to Kentucky in the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson pulls his jersey over his face as he leaves the court following the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Streamers cover Kansas guard Elijah Johnson as he watches the Kentucky Wildcats celebrate their 67-59 national championship win on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson travels with the ball while Kentucky forward Anthony Davis comes in to defend what was to be a three-point shot late in the second half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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A gathering of Kansas fans watch in the final moments against Kentucky during national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford looks to foul Kentucky guard Marquis Teague during the second half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford has a shot rejected by Kentucky forward Terrence Jones during the second half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans. At left is UK guard Doron Lamb.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self stands before his bench in the waning moments of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young gets an arm in the face of Kentucky guard Marquis Teague during the second half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey watches as Kentucky forward Anthony Davis turns for a hook shot during the second half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson gets caught under the defense of Kentucky forward Anthony Davis, center, and Darius Miller during the first half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey looks for a shot as Kentucky forward Anthony Davis reaches in to defend during the first half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young takes a charge from Kentucky center Anthony Davis during the first half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor is defended by Kentucky guard Darius Miller during the first half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey lunges but can't make it to cover a three by Kentucky guard Marquis Teague during the first half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor puts an off-balance shot past Kentucky forward Anthony Davis during the second half of the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.

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