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Kansas center Jeff Withey rejects a shot by Iowa State guard Chris Allen during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson puts up a jumper between Iowa State defenders Anthony Booker, left, and Tyrus McGee during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor drives between Iowa State defenders Anthony Booker (22), Chris Allen (4) and Royce White (30) during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson muscles his way to the hoop as he is defended by Iowa State forward Anthony Booker during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson applauds a foul called against Iowa State center Jordan Railey during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. At center is KU guard Elijah Johnson.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson fights inside against Iowa State defenders Austin McBeth (12) and Anthony Booker (22) during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor swoops in for a bucket before Iowa State guard Scott Christopherson after a steal during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor feels the love from his teammates Travis Releford, right, and Elijah Johnson during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey lays out for a near steal from Iowa State guard Scott Christopherson during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self gets at forward Kevin Young after Young gave up an easy bucket to Iowa State during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Kansas student section goes wild as the Jayhawks close the gap against Iowa State during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor signals "three" after a bucket against Iowa State during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey extends to tip a shot from Iowa State guard Chris Allen during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson drives against Iowa State center Jordan Railey during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson is fouled by an Iowa State player during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young defends against a shot from Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey maneuvers for a bucket past Iowa State forward Royce White during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey pumps his fists as Iowa State forward Royce White complains to officials following a turnover during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. At left is KU forward Kevin Young.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self applauds the Jayhawks as they close the gap against Iowa State during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor reaches to defend against a three from Iowa State guard Scott Christopherson during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford puts a shot over Iowa State guard Chris Babb during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.