Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe drives around Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey hangs for a bucket over Oklahoma forward Andrew Fitzgerald during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young heaves a pass as Oklahoma forward Amath M'Baye dives to defend during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson loses the ball as he slips at midcourt against Oklahoma during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas forward Perry Ellis hangs for a shot against Oklahoma forward Romero Osby during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma forward Amath M'Baye puts up a jumper over Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford pushes the ball up the court against the Oklahoma defense during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self and his bench help to slow down Oklahoma guard Je'Lon Hornbreak and Naadir Tharpe after a foul by Tharpe with seconds remaining on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe is defended on a shot by Oklahoma guard Steven Pledger late in the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey talks to his teammates with seconds left and the game out of reach on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore dumps a pass inside as he is defended by Oklahoma forward Andrew Fitzgerald during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore puts his hands on his head after a turnover by the Jayhawks during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma guard Isaiah Cousins steals the ball from Kansas guard Elijah Johnson during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe stands by after a three-pointer from Oklahoma guard Steven Pledger during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Frustrated Kansas players Jeff Withey, Travis Releford and Elijah Johnson head to the bench during a timeout with seconds remaining against Oklahoma on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson loses the ball as he slips at midcourt against Oklahoma during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson gets airborne to heave a pass across the court as he is defended by Oklahoma guard Sam Grooms during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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The Kansas bench tries to boost their teammates' spirits late in the game against Oklahoma on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey hits a wall as he tries to make a move against Oklahoma forward Romero Osby during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas forward Perry Ellis puts up a shot against Oklahoma defender Cameron Clark during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma forward Andrew Fitzgerald tries to remove himself from guilt after a foul against Kansas guard Ben McLemore during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma players Amath M'Baye hugs teammate Cameron Clark as the Sooners celebrate their 72-66 win over Kansas on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self is escorted off the court as Oklahoma students celebrate the Sooners' 72-66 win on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson walks into the lockerroom following the Jayhawks 72-66 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma. The loss is the team's third straight.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe hangs his head as he and Andrew White make their way to the lockerroom after the Jayhawks' 72-66 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma. The loss is the Jayhawks' third-straight.

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