Basketball fans congregate around the Phog Allen statue while waiting for the doors of the fieldhouse to open on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 before the Jayhawks' Big 12 opener against Iowa State.

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The Jayhawks come together in a huddle prior to opening the Big 12 season against Iowa State on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young puts a floater over Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse. Also pictured are Kansas center Jeff Withey and Iowa State forward Georges Niang.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford comes away with a steal from Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Confetti flies as the Jayhawks' starting lineup is announced on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson puts a three over Iowa State guard Korie Lucious during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore reaches for a loose ball as he is defended by Iowa State guard Chris Babb during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young gets a bucket over Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self talks with guard Travis Releford during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford wrestles with Iowa State forward Georges Niang during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Iowa State guard Will Clyburn puts a shot over Kansas forward Jamari Traylor during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore celebrates a bucket next to Iowa State guard Chris Babb as the Jayhawks make a run during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young pulls away a rebound against Iowa State during overtime on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore celebrates after drilling a three to start overtime against Iowa State on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey (5) and Ben McLemore stuff an attempted bucket by Iowa State guard Will Clyburn during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The fieldhouse watches as Kansas guard Ben McLemore puts up the game-tying three over Iowa State guard Tyrus McGee with three seconds left in regulation on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. McLemore's three sent the game into overtime where the Jayhawks defeated the Cyclones 97-89.

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Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg looks for a foul from a game official during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas students go wild after a game-tying three by Ben McLemore, which sent the game into overtime and sparked the Jayhawks' 97-89 win over Iowa State.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford tosses away a loose ball as he wrestles on the floor with Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas students go wild after a game-tying three by Ben McLemore, which sent the game into overtime and sparked the Jayhawks' 97-89 win over Iowa State.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson defends against a drive from Iowa State forward Anthony Booker during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore holsters his three-point "gun" after being fouled by Iowa State guard Chris Babb during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas fans reach to slap hands with Ben McLemore as he exits the floor after a 33-point performance and a game-tying three that send the game into overtime on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas teammates Naadir Tharpe, back left, and Jeff Withey come to celebrate Ben McLemore's game-tying three against Iowa State on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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