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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson puts up a jumper during warmups prior to tipoff against Oklahoma on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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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.

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Oklahoma forward Romero Osby (24) celebrates a dunk in front of Kansas forward Kevin Young during the first half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center. At left is OU forward C.J. Washington.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford comes away with a steal from Oklahoma guard Cameron Clark during the first half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson wrestles for the ball with Oklahoma forward Andrew Fitzgerald during the first half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center. At right is Kansas center Jeff Withey.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford swoops under Oklahoma guard Cameron Clark for a bucket during the first half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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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.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson ducks under Oklahoma forward Romero Osby for a bucket during the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford gets a chest bump from teammate Tyshawn Taylor during the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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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.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford, right, gets a hug from teammate Thomas Robinson after KU's win over Oklahoma on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey blocks Oklahoma forward Andrew Fitzgerald's shot during the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson puts a finger to his lips during a Jayhawk run against Oklahoma in the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Kansas fans Lexianne Dutcher, left, and Tatianna Taylor, sister of Tyshawn Taylor, both from Lawrence, dance in the stands during a run by the Jayhawks against Oklahoma in the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson comes over the top of Oklahoma guard Sam Grooms during the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center. At left is KU forward Justin Wesley.

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Kansas defenders Elijah Johnson (15) and Thomas Robinson (0) guards Oklahoma guard Carl Blair Jr.'s shot during the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford tangles with Oklahoma forward Romero Osby for a loose ball during the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center. At right is Oklahoma guard Cameron Clark.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self gets fired up on the sideline during the first half against Oklahoma on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger protests a call in the first half against Kansas on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young, right front, gets excited on the bench as the Jayhawks widen their lead against Oklahoma during the second half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan elevates for a bucket between several Oklahoma defenders during the first half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Kansas defenders Justin Wesley (4) and Travis Releford hound Oklahoma guard Steven Pledger during the first half Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center. At right is OU forward Romero Osby.

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Kansas starters Travis Releford, left, Tyshawn Taylor, Elijah Johnson and Thomas Robinson get a break to chat on the bench late in the game against Oklahoma on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Lloyd Noble Center.

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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.