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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson elevates for a layup prior to tipoff against Texas A&M on Thursday, March 8, 2012 during the Big 12 Tournament.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey bangs inside for a shot over Texas A&M forward Khris Middleton during the first half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson turns for a shot over Texas A&M forward Khris Middleton during the first half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson puts a three over Texas A&M forward Khris Middleton during the first half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson and Tyshawn Taylor (10) have a laugh after a layup by Johnson ended in the ball stuck up on the rim during the first half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor throws a no-look pass out to the wing as he pushes the ball up court against Texas A&M during the first half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson elevates for a floater over Texas A&M forward Elston Turner during the first half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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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.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor puts up a layup after penetrating the Texas A&M defense during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young gets up to defend against a shot from Texas A&M guard Dash Harris during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas Texas A&M during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas players Thomas Robinson (0) and Tyshawn Taylor laugh after a rare three-pointer from Robinson against Texas A&M during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor squeezes past Texas A&M defenders Khris Middleton (22) and Elston Turner (31) for a layup during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson follows a pass from Texas A&M forward Khris Middleton during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford works for position on a rebound with Texas A&M center Keith Davis during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford pushes the ball up the court against Texas A&M during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey catches a pass inside over Texas A&M forward David Loubeau during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas fan Garrett Alejos, 9, Leawood, reaches long to slap hands with Jeff Withey after the Jayhawks' 83-66 win over Texas A&M on Thursday at the Sprint Center in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey forces a pass from Texas A&M forward Khris Middleton as he drives the baseline during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Also pictured are KU defenders Conner Teahan and Travis Releford.

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Kansas players Travis Releford, left, and Thomas Robinson celebrate a run by the Jayhawks before Texas A&M forward Khris Middleton during the first half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey dunks over the Texas A&M defense during the first half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson is presented the Big 12 Player of the Year Award at half court prior to tipoff against Texas A&M on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson gets up for a bucket over Texas A&M guard Elston Turner during the second half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson comes out to defend agianst a shot from Texas A&M forward Khris Middleton during the first half on Thursday, March 8, 2012.