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KU Basketball (The Season in Photos) April 3, 2012
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Young fans line the ropes leading to the locker room as they await the Jayhawks' exit from the court following warmups on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor throws down a dunk off a breakaway before Towson forward Marcus Damas during the second half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kentucky guard Marquis Teague celebrates a dunk in front of Kansas players Tyshawn Taylor (10) Conner Teahan (2) and teammate Terrence Jones during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Kansas head coach Bill Self talks with forward Thomas Robinson after Robinson fouled out of the game against Kentucky during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Kansas guards Tyshawn Taylor, left of center, Travis Releford and team video coordinator Doug Compton Jr., catch a wave during some free time before practice on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 on Kaanapali Beach in Lahaina. The Jayhawks take on Georgetown Monday night during the Maui Invitational.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor gets airborne as he defends against a pass from UCLA guard Jerime Anderson during the second half Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor hangs in the air for a bucket as he is defended by UCLA forward Travis Wear (24) and Jerime Anderson (5) during the second half Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Three-year old Kansas fan Eli Beck raises his hands as Kansas shoots a free throw against Duke during the first half Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Duke bench as it erupts behind Kansas guard Elijah Johnson after a three-pointer by Tyler Thornton to seal the game for the Blue Devils late in the second half Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Kansas center Jeff Withey makes his way to the bench with a mouthful of blood following some physical play against Long Beach State during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Kevin Young delivers a dunk against Ohio State during the first half Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson falls backward as he watches one of his five three-pointers go down against Ohio State during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Evan Ravenel (30) and Tyshawn Taylor (10) collide going after a loose ball during the second-half of the Jayhawks 78-67 win over #2 nationally ranked Ohio State University at Allen Fieldhouse, Dec. 10, 2011. ..
KU coach Bill Self and assistant coach Kurtis Townsen react to a basket by Thomas Robinson who also drew a foul on the play, during the second-half of the Jayhawks 78-67 win over #2 nationally ranked Ohio State University at Allen Fieldhouse, Dec. 10, 2011. ..
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson gets up to slap hands with the students after the Jayhawks' 78-67 win over Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson muscles his way in for a bucket against USC forward Aaron Fuller (21) during the second half. KU beat USC, 63-47, on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 in Los Angeles.
Kansas center Jeff Withey throws down an alley-oop dunk over Howard forward Oliver Ellison during the first half Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Travis Releford signals "three" after a made bucket from teammate Tyshawn Taylor during the second half on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Kevin Young puts up a shot against Howard during the second half Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas players Travis Releford, bottom front, Niko Roberts, right, Elijah Johnson and Tyshawn Taylor go wild as center Jeff Withey is fouled on a dunk during the second half against Howard on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Conner Teahan defends a shot by North Dakota guard Troy Huff during the first half Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas University sophomore Matt Apuzzo, Boston, applies face paint with the help of sophomore Hannah Cliche, Zimmerman, Minn., and her iPhone before tip-off against Kansas State on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas fan Tully McCoy, Prairie Village, holds his two-year-old son Tully, as he shields his ears from the noise during the player introductions prior to tipoff against Kansas State on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Thomas Robinson (0) celebrates after a first-half basket against Kansas State on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas center Jeff Withey knocks a loose ball out to the wing over Kansas State forward Jamar Samuels during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. At right is Kansas forward Thomas Robinson.
A raucous student section gets fired up during a Kansas run against Kansas State during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Justin Wesley chases down a loose ball with Oklahoma guard Steven Pledger during the first half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.
Kansas guard Conner Teahan elevates for a bucket between several Oklahoma defenders during the first half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.
Kansas guard Travis Releford glides for a bucket between Oklahoma defenders Sam Grooms, left, and Steven Pledger during the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson gets caught in midair by an official while celebrating a Jayhawk run against Oklahoma with teammate Tyshawn Taylor during the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center. At left is KU forward Kevin Young.
Kansas head coach Bill Self looks up at the video board as the Jayhawks huddle following a technical foul against Texas Tech during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at United Spirit Arena.
Kansas forward Kevin Young elevates for a dunk on the Texas Tech defense late in the first half Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at United Spirit Arena.
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson flashes a smile during a Jayhawk run against Texas Tech during the second half Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at United Spirit Arena.
A toothless Justin Wesley laughs with Elijah Johnson on the bench late in the second half Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at United Spirit Arena. Wesley had the tooth knocked out during a recent practice.
Kansas center Jeff Withey pumps his fists as Iowa State forward Royce White complains to officials following a turnover during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. At left is KU forward Kevin Young.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor signals "three" after a bucket against Iowa State during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor dips under Baylor forward Perry Jones for a bucket during the second half on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
The cluster of Kansas students add to the roar of the Fieldhouse during the second half on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson gives teammate Tyshawn Taylor a hug, at the end of regulation play as the two combined for a total 55 points against Baylor on Monday January 16, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson gets up for an alley-oop over Baylor defenders Perry Jones III and Anthony Jones (41) during the first half on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson tosses a pass from the floor underneath Texas guard Myck Kabongo after a steal during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor bemoans a foul called against the Jayhawks during the first half on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson works for position with Texas A&M defenders David Loubeau (10) and Elston Turner (31) during the second half on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson lofts a shot over Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at Hilton Coliseum.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson looks up at the scoreboard before a rowdy backdrop of Iowa State students late in the second half on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at Hilton Coliseum.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor wipes his face after a stretch of sloppy play by the Jayhawks during the first half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson celebrates a Jayhawk run against Oklahoma as Sooners' forward Romero Osby heads to the bench during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas center Jeff Withey watches as forward Thomas Robinson pulls back for a dunk against Oklahoma during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson soars in for a dunk against the Oklahoma defense during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson pulls center Jeff Withey in for a hug after Withey converted a bucket off a foul during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson drives between Missouri defenders Ricardo Ratliffe and Phil Pressey during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at Mizzou Arena.
The Missouri dance squad and fans erupt before Kansas players Conner Teahan and Tyshawn Taylor after a three pointer by Missouri guard Marcus Denmon put the Tigers up by one late in the second half on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at Mizzou Arena.
Kansas center Jeff Withey looks for an outlet after rejecting a shot by Oklahoma State guard Keiton Page during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson swoops into the lane under Oklahoma State forward Le'Bryan Nash as the Jayhawks work against a zone defense during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor strips the ball from Kansas State guard Angel Rodriguez during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.
Kansas head coach Bill Self and assistant coach Danny Manning celebrate a call going the Jayhawks way during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.
Kansas State forward Rodney McGruder lofts a shot over Kansas center Jeff Withey during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor pops his jersey as he leaves the court following the Jayhawks' 59-53 win over Kansas State on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.
Kansas forward Kevin Young looks up court before throwing an errant pass while trying to save a loose ball against Texas Tech during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson stretches himself and the net as he and his teammates chit chat with game official Kipp Kissinger during a break in action against Texas Tech during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas center Jeff Withey gets a hand on a shot from Texas Tech forward Jordan Tolbert during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. In the foreground is Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor.
Assistant coach Danny Manning talks to a frustrated Thomas Robinson during a timeout in the second half of the Jayhawks 66-58 win over the Aggies Wednesday, February 22, 2012, in College Station, TX.
Kansas University junior Justin Gripka, Basehor, Kan., flashes the back of his gameday shirt to a Missouri fan passing by the student section prior to tipoff against Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The shirt lists a comparison of achievements between the rivals including the series record 171-95, which heavily favors the Jayhawks.
Kansas guard Conner Teahan fights for a rebound with Missouri forward Ricardo Ratliffe during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas University senior Vanessa Phillips pumps her fist during overtime on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor puts up a three to start overtime against Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
KU fans try to disrupt a free-throw attempt by the Tiger's Ricardo Ratliffein the Jayhawks win against the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, Feb 25, 2012..
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson blocks a shot by Missouri guard Phil Pressey to take Saturday's game into overtime.
Kansas head coach Bill Self raises up the fieldhouse following the Jayhawks' 87-86 overtime win over Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson goes up for a dunk against Oklahoma State on Monday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.
Kansas center Jeff Withey and forward Thomas Robinson laugh with their teammates and coaches as they huddle together for the Alma Mater on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Fans hold up cut-out jerseys of the three seniors during the first half Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson lets go of some tears as he is introduced to the fieldhouse in light of his likely departure to the NBA during the senior speeches on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Jordan Juenemann becomes emotional during his senior speech to the fieldhouse crowd on Saturday, March 3, 2012.
Kansas head coach Bill Self smiles as he listens to Jordan Juenemann give his senior speech.
Kansas guard Conner Teahan wipes away a tear as he talks about his dad, Mark Teahan during his senior speech to the fieldhouse crowd on Saturday, March 3, 2012.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson turns for a shot over Texas A&M forward Khris Middleton during the first half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.
Kansas teammates Travis Releford, far left, reaches long across the bench to give a fist bump to teammate Thomas Robinson as the starting five including Jeff Withey, Elijah Johnson and Tyshawn Taylor enjoy the final minutes on the bench after locking up the game against Texas A&M on Thursday, March 8, 2012.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson lets out his frustration after a failed defensive stop by the Jayhawks during the second half on Friday, March 9, 2012.
Kansas center Jeff Withey looks to defend against a shot by Baylor forward Perry Jones III during the second half on Friday, March 9, 2012.
Kansas center Jeff Withey looks to the bench as Baylor guard Brady Heslip celebrates a big three-pointer to widen the Bears' lead during the second half on Friday, March 9, 2012.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson delivers a jam before Detroit center LaMarcus Lowe during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.
Elijah Johnson, (15) right, launches a three-point attempt during the second half of Friday's 65-50 win over the Detroit Titans in a second-round men's NCAA Championship game in Omaha, NE. Johnson was 3 for 4 from the three-point line.
Tyshawn Taylor peers out from inside the huddle as the Kansas Jayhawks come together at mid-court prior to tipoff against Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor can't get to a three by Purdue forward Robbie Hummel during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor soars in for a breakaway jam to cap off the game for the Jayhawks with seconds remaining against Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson draws a foul on a shot from Purdue forward Robbie Hummel during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson gets a steal from Purdue late in the game on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha. The turnover led to a layup by Johnson and the lead for the Jayhawks.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor goes wild after a three by teammate Elijah Johnson, left, put the Jayhawks up by one for their first lead of the game against Purdue during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.
A Kansas fan thanks his lucky stars as the Jayhawks come away with the win over Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.
Kansas teammates Travis Releford and Elijah Johnson celebrate the win over Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.
Kansas head coach Bill Self points to the fans after the Jayhawks' escaped with the win over Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.
Kansas center Jeff Withey blocks a shot by North Carolina State forward Richard Howell during the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson glides for a bucket past North Carolina State guard C.J. Williams during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
Elijah Johnson (15) scores with less than 15 seconds left in the Jayhawks' 60-57 win over North Carolina State in St. Louis Friday, March 16, 2012.
Kansas teammates Thomas Robinson and Elijah Johnson wait to check in to the game during the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
Kansas teammates Thomas Robinson and Tyshawn Taylor have a laugh after locking up the game against North Carolina State during the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
Young Kansas fans from Omaha, Hunter Thyfault, 5, right, Peter Crane, 11, and Dylan Thyfault, 11, anxiously await the arrival of the Jayhawks for practice at Century Link Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson makes his way through the hallways of CenturyLink Center as the team prepares for practice on Saturday, March 17, 2012.
Kansas head coach Bill Self paces the court as the Jayhawks warm up with passing drills during the beginning of practice the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
Kansas head coach Bill Self reaches high to sign a few more autographs before leaving the court during a day of press conferences and practices at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson gets some contact from North Carolina State forwards DeShaun Painter (0) and Richard Howell during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
Elijah Johnson (15) along with from left, Jeff Withey, Tyshawn Taylor, and Travis Releford, laugh during a huddle in the second-half of the Jayhawks 60-57 win over North Carolina State in St. Louis Friday, March 16, 2012...
Thomas Robinson, right, leaves Tyler Zeller, right, on the floor after a slam dunk in Jayhawks 80-67 win over North Carolina in St. Louis Friday, March 25, 2012. With the win, Ku advances to the Final Four next weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Kansas teammates Tyshawn Taylor (10) and Thomas Robinson get airborn as they celebrate the Jayhawks' 80-67 win over North Carolina to advance to the Final Four on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
The Kansas bench goes wild after a late bucket by Tyshawn Taylor during the second half on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson shows off his piece during the net cutting ceremony as they celebrate the Jayhawks' 80-67 win over North Carolina to advance to the Final Four on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
The Jayhawks and coach Bill Self hold up the regional trophy to the crowd after the Jayhawks' 80-67 win over North Carolina in St. Louis Friday, March 25, 2012. With the win, Ku advances to the Final Four next weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson hoists the Midwest Regional trophy as he and teammates Jeff Withey (5) Travis Releford, right and Tyshawn Taylor celebrate the Jayhawks' 80-67 win over North Carolina to advance to the Final Four on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
Thomas Robinson scores in the first half of KU's semifinal game against Ohio State on Saturday, March 31, at the Superdome in New Orleans.
Elijah Johnson (15) celebrates his basket that brought the Jayhawks within two at 53-55, in the second-half of KU's 64-62 win over Ohio State to put the Jayhawks the Championship game against Kentucky, Monday night. 53-55
In this photo taken from the top of Weaver's Department Store, looking north, thousands of Jayhawk fans fill Massachusetts Street on Saturday after the KU defeated Ohio State, 64-62, to advance to the national championship game against Kentucky on Monday.
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson takes in the roar of the crowd as he leaves the floor following the Jayhawks' 64-62 win over Ohio State on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Superdome.
A fan waits for autographs on a souvenir Final Four basketball during a day of practices at the Superdome on Friday, March 30, 2012.
Kansas players, coaches and staff watch a half-court shot to end practice at the Superdome on Friday, March 30, 2012.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thomas Robinson, left, is consoled by Tyshawn Taylor, after KU's loss to Kentucky in the championship game Monday, April 2, 2012.
The Jayhawks come together at mid-court for a huddle before the national championship on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans.
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