Kansas head coach Bill Self applauds the Jayhawks after forcing a shot clock violation against Kansas State during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford heads to the bucket past Kansas State guard Shane Southwell during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore catches a pass over Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson pulls up to the bucket over Kansas State forward Thomas Gipson during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey dunks over Kansas State forward D.J. Johnson during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young slaps hands with center Jeff Withey after a dunk by Withey against Kansas State during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey is trailed by Kansas State guard Angel Rodriguez after a rebound during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young defends against a drive by Kansas State guard Shane Southwell during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. At right is Kansas State forward Jordan Henriquez.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford calls for a timeout as he comes away with a loose ball against Kansas State during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey dunks during warmups prior to tipoff against Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey goes up for a rebound with Kansas State forward Jordan Henriquez during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson laughs with Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder as the two and Perry Ellis, left, wait to check in during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young defends against a drive by Kansas State guard Shane Southwell during the first half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. At right is Kansas State forward Jordan Henriquez.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young pulls up for a jumper over Kansas State guard Shane Southwell during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey defends against a shot from Kansas State guard Angel Rodriguez during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford delivers a dunk past Kansas State guard Martavious Irving during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford sticks his tongue out before the cameras after a dunk against Kansas State during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson swoops in for a bucket past Kansas State defenders Rodney McGruder (22) and Martavious Irving during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas players Travis Releford, left, Jamari Traylor and Kevin Young celebrate a bucket by Elijah Johnson during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Perry Ellis heads to the bucket against Kansas State guard Shane Southwell during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson swoops in for a bucket on a breakaway against Kansas State during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Perry Ellis defends against a shot from Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Perry Ellis looks to the bucket as he is defended by Kansas State guard Shane Southwell during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young defends against a three from Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe watches a three-pointer fall against Kansas State during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson stuffs a shot by Kansas State forward Thomas Gipson during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber gets animated with an official during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford celebrates on the court following the Jayhawks' 70-54 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore dances on stage to the Jayhawk fans following the Jayhawks' 70-54 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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The Kansas Jayhawks yell in celebration following their 70-54 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey receives the Big 12 tournament MVP trophy from commissioner Bob Bowlsby.

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Kansas Kansas State during the second half of the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Jamari Traylor layers the streamers over Naadir Tharpes face following the Jayhawks' 70-54 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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The Jayhawks watch a highlight video arm in arm following their 70-54 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Streamers fall on the Jayhawks following their 70-54 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe displays his share of the net following the Jayhawks' 70-54 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas fans celebrate with Kevin Young, front, and Jeff Withey following the Jayhawks' 70-54 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford waves the net after a clipping ceremony following the Jayhawks' 70-54 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson makes his way off the court with the Big 12 tournament trophy following the Jayhawks' 70-54 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament championship on Saturday, March 16 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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