Images from Saturday night’s game against American University at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: Nick Krug

With a hand behind his head, Kansas guard Travis Releford comes in for a dunk against American during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: Nick Krug

Kansas guard Travis Releford is all smiles after a thunderous dunk by center Jeff Withey against American during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore puts up a floater over American center Tony Wroblicky during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey puts up a shot prior to tipoff against American on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young strips the ball from American guard Marko Vasic during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe signals "three" after hitting one against American during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas defenders Perry Ellis, left, and Jamari Traylor collapse on American forward Stephen Lumpkins during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Actor Jason Sudeikis and actress Olivia Wilde watch the video board during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey defends against a shot by American center Tony Wroblicky during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas players Perry Ellis, left, Ben McLemore, Rio Adams, Kevin Young and Elijah Johnson laugh after a missed bucket by reserve Tyler Self in the final seconds against American on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Andrew White elevates to the bucket for a dunk as American guard Daniel Munoz watches during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford celebrates a three by teammate Ben McLemore during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jamari Traylor gets up to defend against a shot by American center Tony Wroblicky during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore puts up a three over American guard Jesse Reed during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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A Rock Chalk dancer cheers the Jayhawks behind some crimson and blue pom poms on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford elevates for a jam with one hand behind his head against American during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyler Self puts up a shot over American guard Jesse Reed during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self cracks a smile at forward Jamari Traylor after Traylor fouled out of the game during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young looks to make a move against American guard John Schoof during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey gets a bucket and a foul from American center Tony Wroblicky during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford ducks under American center Tony Wroblicky during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young soars in for a dunk past American defender John Schoof during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Perry Ellis turns for a bucket over American defenders Stephen Lumpkins (32) and Tony Wroblicky (34) during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson whips his towel in excitement after a near dunk by teammate Jamari Traylor against American during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. At left are KU guards Travis Releford and Niko Roberts, right.