Images from Friday night’s first-round game at the Sprint Center.

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Jeff Withey (5) blocks George Fant in the Jayhawks second-round game against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Perry Ellis (24) drives to the basket for two points in the Jayhawks second-round game against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Ben McLemore (23) jumps for a slam dunk in the Jayhawks second-round game against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kevin Young and Elijah Johnson pressure Hilltopper Brandon Harris in the Jayhawks second-round game against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Jeff Withey tosses a behind his back pass during warm-ups with the Jayhawks before their second-round game against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey delivers a dunk against Western Kentucky during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey blocks a shot by Western Kentucky forward Kene Anyigbo during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas players Jamari Traylor, left, and Travis Releford work for position on a rebound with Western Kentucky forward Kene Anyigbo during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey heads back to the Kansas bench after a Western Kentucky bucket and a timeout by the Jayhawks during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson is defended by Western Kentucky players T.J. Price, left, and Jamal Crook during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Perry Ellis misses a rebound as it goes to Western Kentucky forward Aleksejs Rostov during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson watches as Western Kentucky guard Jamal Crook penetrates to the bucket during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford slaps hands with his teammates after drawing a foul on a bucket during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson is defended on the shot by Western Kentucky guard T.J. Price during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Jamari Traylor loses a pass between Western Kentucky defenders George Fant (44) and T.J. Price during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe loses the ball between his legs to Western Kentucky guard Brandon Harris during the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson tries to pump up the crowd after a defensive stop by the Jayhawks against Western Kentucky during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey is fouled by Western Kentucky forward George Fant as he puts up a shot during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young slaps hands with guard Ben McLemore after McLemore was fouled on a shot during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Western Kentucky forward George Fant comes away with a rebound from Kansas center Jeff Withey during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Perry Ellis puts up a shot after a foul from Western Kentucky forward George Fant during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas defenders Perry Ellis, left, and Elijah Johnson look to stop a drive from Western Kentucky guard Jamal Crook during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe defends as Western Kentucky forward Aleksejs Kostov puts up a three during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young dunks before Western Kentucky forward Aleksejs Rostov during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Perry Ellis has a shot knocked away by Western Kentucky forward O'Karo Akamune during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. At right is WKU forward Aleksejs Kostov.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford fouls Western Kentucky guard T.J. Price on a shot during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Western Kentucky forward George Fant reacts to being called for his fifth foul during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self encourages toughness from his players down the stretch against Western Kentucky in the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey lunges to defend against a three from Western Kentucky guard Caden Dickerson during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford dives but can't save an out-of-bounds ball for the Jayhawks against Western Kentucky during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. At right is Kansas forward Kevin Young.

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Kansas fans celebrate a late bucket to widen the Jayhawks' lead against Western Kentucky during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey goes up for a bucket against the Western Kentucky defense during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe gets trapped at half court with little time remaining by Western Kentucky players Marcus Vasquez and O'Karo Akamune on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas fans behind the bench quietly watch the final minute of play against Western Kentucky during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas players Jeff Withey, back left, Travis Releford (24) Elijah Johnson (15) and Naadir Tharpe (1) and Ben McLemore try to keep their composure against Western Kentucky during the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Jeff Withey (5) drives to the basket in the second-half of the Jayhawks 64-57 second-round win against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Travis Releford, left, pumps up his teammates late in KU's 64-57 second-round win against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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KU fans hope for a long run in this years tournament as KU pulls away from the Hilltoppers for 64-57 second-round win against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Western Kentucky coach Ray Harper pulls up Travis Releford after Releford went after a loose ball in the Jayhawks 64-57 second-round win against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Western Kentuckys Brandon Harris (12) grabs a pass for a steal in front of Ben McLemore (23) in the Jayhawks 64-57 second-round win against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kevin Young (40) saves a loose ball but was called for falling out of bounds in the Jayhawks 64-57 second-round win against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Elijah Johnson (15) and Caden Dickerson (10) get tangled up in the second-half of the Jayhawks 64-57 win against Western Kentucky Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.