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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson grabs a pass inside over Purdue forward Robbie Hummel during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson watches as Purdue forward Robbie Hummel shoots a three during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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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.

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Tyshawn Taylor argues with a referee about a foul call against him in the first-half of KU's game against the Purdue Boilermakers in Omaha, Neb., on Sunday, March 18.

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Kansas and Purdue players watch as a shot from Thomas Robinson goes up during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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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.

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Purdue's Lewis Jackson (23) walks off the court as Tyshawn Taylor, background right, and the KU team celebrates a win over the Purdue Boilermakers. KU will advance to the Sweet Sixteen game against North Carolina State, Friday, March 23, in St. Louis.

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Travis Releford, left and Jeff Withey, celebrate a 63-60 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. KU will advance to the Sweet Sixteen game against North Carolina State, Friday, March 23, in St. Louis.

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Kevin Young, right, blocks a shot by Lewis Jackson, (23) in the second-half of KUÕs 63-60 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. KU will advance to the Sweet Sixteen game against North Carolina State, Friday, March 23, in St. Louis.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson pumps his fist in excitement after the Jayhawks' 63-60 win over Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Kansas teammates Travis Releford and Elijah Johnson celebrate the win over Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor celebrates with a bump from teammate Merv Lindsay following the Jayhawks' 63-60 win over Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Kansas players Jeff Withey and Travis Releford chest bump after the Jayhawks' 63-60 comeback win over Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Kansas players watch a desperation three from Purdue guard Ryne Smith on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Kansas teammates Tyshawn Taylor and Elijah Johnson share a celebratory moment after their 63-60 win over Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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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.

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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.

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The Kansas bench explodes after a breakaway dunk by Tyshawn Taylor against Purdue with seconds left on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor elevates for a dunk against Purdue to cap off the win late in the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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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.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson breaks up the court with a steal for a bucket and the lead late in the game against Purdue on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson gets a layup for the lead past Purdue defenders D.J. Byrd (21) and Terone Johnson (0) during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Tyshawn Taylor (10) and Elijah Johnson (15) walk off the court and acknowledge the crowd after KUÕs 63-60 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. KU will advance to the Sweet Sixteen game against North Carolina State, Friday, March 23, in St. Louis.

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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.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young goes wild on the bench.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor and Elijah Johnson celebrate a three from Johnson to give the Jayhawks their first lead of the game against Purdue late in the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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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.

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Kansas guard Travid Releford pulls up for a shot over Purdue guard Lewis Jackson during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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KU coach Bill Self shakes hands with Elijah Johnson, right, at the end of KUÕs 63-60 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. KU will advance to the Sweet Sixteen game against North Carolina State, Friday, March 23, in St. Louis.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young stuffs a shot from Purdue guard Terone Johnson during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey works for position against Purdue defenders Travis Carroll (50) and Terone Johnson (0) during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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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.

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KU fans celebrate KU's 63-60 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. KU will advance to the Sweet Sixteen game against North Carolina State, Friday, March 23, in St. Louis.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan and Naadir Tharpe work to cover Purdue guard Anthony Johnson during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan pulls up for a shot over Purdue forward Jacob Lawson during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

Young KU fans reach to touch the KU team as they leave the court prior to the start of KU's game against the Purdue Boilermakers in Omaha, Sunday, March 18. KU