Kansas center Jeff Withey blocks a shot by North Carolina State forward C.J. Leslie during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Kansas coach Bill Self catches a loose ball in the first-half of KU's game against North Carolina State in St. Louis, Mo., on Friday, March 16, 2012.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson elevates for a shot over North Carolina State forward DeShawn Painter during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Jeff Withey, center, scrambles for a loose ball in the first-half of KU's game against North Carolina State in St. Louis, Mo., on Friday, March 16, 2012.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson, left, keeps Tyshawn Taylor calm after a call went North Carolina State's way during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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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.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson calls for a timeout as he wrestles for a loose ball with North Carolina State forward Scott Wood during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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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.

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Kansas players come together for a bump prior to tipoff against North Carolina State on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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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.

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Tyshawn Taylor smothers the ball after a desperation shot by North Carolina State to end the Jayhawks' 60-57 win over North Carolina State in St. Louis Friday, March 16, 2012.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson gets a layup to push the Jayhawks lead to three with seconds remaining against North Carolina State during the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor regains possession as North Carolina State forward Scott Wood defensds late in the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson pumps his fists on the bench next to assistant coach Kurtis Townend during the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson and North Carolina State forward Richard Howell go up for the ball during the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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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.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson swings his towel after a Jayhawk bucket against North Carolina State during the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor is defended by North Carolina State guard C.J. Williams during the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Kansas teammates Thomas Robinson and Jeff Withey talks strategy during the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson lays in a bucket to give the Jayhawks a three-point lead over North Carolina State late in the second half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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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.

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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.

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Tyshawn Taylor (10) loses the ball late in the second half of the Jayhawks' 60-57 win over North Carolina State in St. Louis Friday, March 16, 2012.

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Kansas fans celebrate after the Jayhawks' 60-57 win over North Carolina State in St. Louis on Friday, March 16, 2012.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan comes in for a bucket over North Carolina State defenders C.J. Leslie (5) and Alex Johnson during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson pulls his teammates Tyshawn Taylor, left, and Elijah Johnson together on defense during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Sherron Collins waves to fans in the crowd at the Edward Jones Dome during the first-half of KUÕs game against North Carolina State in St. Louis Friday, March 16, 2012.

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Thomas Robinson (0) gets fouled by DeShawn Painter (0) in the first half of KU's game against North Carolina State in St. Louis on Friday, March 16, 2012.

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Thomas Robinson (0) throws the ball off of a North Carolina State player and out of bounds, in the second-half of the Jayhawks 60-57 win over North Carolina State in St. Louis Friday, March 16, 2012...

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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...

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Kansas center Jeff Withey blocks an attempt by North Carolina State forward Richard Howell during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson comes away with a loose ball as he drives up the court against the North Carolina State defense during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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North Carolina State head coach Mark Gottfried looks to get the attention of his team during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Jeff Withey (5) gets a hand in the face by C.J. Leslie in the first half of KU's game against North Carolina State in St. Louis Friday, March 16, 2012.

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Tyshawn Taylor (10) drives to the basket for score late in the second-half of the Jayhawks' 60-57 win over North Carolina State in St. Louis on Friday, March 16, 2012.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor comes away with the ball after a block by teammate Jeff Withey, right, as North Carolina State forward C.J. Leslie and Kansas forward Thomas Robinson watch during the first half on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

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Jeff Withey, right, blocks a shot by Richard Howell (1) in the firsthalf of KU's game against North Carolina State in St. Louis Friday, March 16, 2012.

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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.

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