Kansas guard Travis Releford swings off the rim after a breakaway dunk as Washburn forward Christian Ulsaker crashes to the ground during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore puts up a shot prior to tipoff against Washburn on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey swats a shot from Washburn forward Zack Riggins during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Young Kansas fan Katelyn Wink, 6, Topeka, reaches out to slap hands with Kansas head coach Bill Self as he heads to the court prior to tipoff on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford looks to defend a pass from Washburn forward Christian Ulsaker during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self has words for game official John Higgins after a call in question went the way of Washburn during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Jamari Traylor pounds the chest of teammate Perry Ellis after Ellis converted a bucket and a foul against Washburn during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. At left is KU guard Ben McLemore.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore hoists a three over Washburn guard Kyle Wiggins during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas students toss shreds of newspaper as the starting lineup is announced on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey grabs a pass down low as he is guarded by Washburn defenders Jared Henry (4) and Zack Riggins (24) during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Justin Wesley tips a shot by Washburn forward Bobby Chipman during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey comes over the top to block a shot by Washburn forward Joseph Smith during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. Withey finished the game with seven blocks.

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Kansas students look for various methods to disrupt a Washburn free throw during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson grabs a steal from Washburn guard Jared Henry during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self gets at point guard Naadir Tharpe during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas teammates Travis Releford, left, Naadir Tharpe and Jamari Traylor huddle up during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore looks for a steal from Washburn guard Kyle Wiggins during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey dunks as Washburn forward Bobby Chipman watches during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore swipes and misses a pass from Washburn forward Alex North during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. Also pictured are KU guard Travis Releford and Washburn guard Jared Henry (4).

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Kansas players Perry Ellis, left, and Ben McLemore vie for a loose ball with Washburn forward Alex North during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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