Photo gallery: Nick Krug’s Kansas Basketball Photos of the Year

A gallery of favorite KU basketball images from the 2010-11 season selected by staff photographer Nick Krug

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Large Jayhawks are cast onto the court as Kansas head coach Bill Self addresses the crowd during Late Night in the Phog, Friday, Oct. 15, 2010.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar floats past Longwood guard Martiz Washington for a shot during the second half, Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Mario Little looks at teammate Elijah Johnson in disbelief as he jokes around on the bench during a timeout from action against Valparaiso in the second half, Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Jayhawk fans above the 93-60 final score receive a flying high five from Kansas guard Elijah Johnson following their win over North Texas Friday, Nov 19, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Kansas bench erupts after a dunk by Jayhawk guard Travis Releford against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi during the first half, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson soars in for an alley-oop jam against Arizona during the second half of the Las Vegas Invitational, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at the Orleans Arena.

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The Fieldhouse watches in anticipation as Kansas forward Mario Little puts up the winning free throw against UCLA with a fraction of a second remaining on the clock during the second half, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas small forward Mario Little, center, clowns around with the Morris brothers, Markieff, left, and Marcus as an ESPN cameraman shoots some pregame video prior to tipoff against Colorado State, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas guard Josh Selby salutes the Allen Fieldhouse crowd as he leaves the court following the Jayhawks' 70-68 win over USC, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010. Selby made his debut with 21 points and hit what proved to be the game winning shot.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson tries to break himself from being restrained after tempers flared against Cal during the second half, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California.

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A Jayhawk head scans the Fieldhouse prior to tipoff against Miami University, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011.

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In this sequence of images, Kansas forward Marcus Morris finishes a high-flying dunk and gets the foul from Miami (Ohio) University guard Antonio Ballard during the first half, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford finishes off a windmill dunk before UMKC defenders Trinity hall, left, and Bakari Lewis during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Kansas bench and head coach Bill Self included, gets up with anticipation as the Jayhawks try to break 100 points against UMKC during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. The 'Hawks narrowly missed the mark defeating the 'Roos 99-52.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self wipes his face after a Jayhawk turnover during the second half on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at Crisler Arena.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris hugs teammate Tyrel Reed after holding off Michigan for a 67-60 overtime win on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at Crisler Arena.

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Kansas guard Josh Selby pumps for a shot before the Iowa State defense during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson roars after a dunk and a foul against Nebraska during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson comes down from a dunk against Nebraska during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks hung on for a 63-60 win over the 'Huskers.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris fades back for a bucket before the Baylor defense during the first half on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed takes a charge from Texas guard J'Covan Brown during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Kansas bench pulls back as Tyrel Reed gets airborne for a pass during the second half on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder. At left is Kansas forward Marcus Morris and Colorado forward Marcus Relphorde.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson defends against a shot by Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. At left is KU guard Elijah Johnson and at right are KSU forward Jamar Samuels and KU forward Marcus Morris.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson salutes the Fieldhouse crowd during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. Robinson erupted for 17 points to help lead the Jayhawks over the Wildcats 90-66, just two days after the funeral for his mother Lisa Robinson.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson gets airborne for a flying bump from the Morris brothers Markieff (21) and Marcus during a timeout against Kansas State during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. Robinson erupted for 17 points in the effort, two days after the funeral of his mother Lisa Robinson.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris sends a shot soaring from Missouri guard Kim English during the second half on Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. At right is forward Mario Little.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford reacts after being whistled for a foul during the second half on Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris swoops in for a jam before the Iowa State defense during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas players Royce Woolridge (11) Markieff Morris (21) Josh Selby (32) and Marcus Morris (22) wait in the tunnel before taking the court on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed dives for a loose ball with Texas A&M guard Dash Harris during the first half on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. In back is Kansas forward Mario Little.

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Kansas forward Mario Little wipes his eyes in his jersey as he thanks members of his family during the senior speeches following the Jayhawks' 64-51 win over Texas A&M on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self smiles as he listens to forward Mario Little's senior speech following the Jayhawks' 64-51 win over Texas A&M on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor gets airborne as he defends against a drive by Missouri guard Marcus Denmon during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson finishes a put-back dunk before Missouri forward Laurence Bowers during the second half on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas players Josh Selby, Thomas Robinson, Markieff Morris and Marcus Morris (22) collide in celebration on the court after defeating Missouri 70-66 and clinching the Big XII conference outright on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mizzou Arena.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson reacts after bringing down Colorado guard Alec Burks following a collision during the second half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed soars in for a dunk against Texas during the first half on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris puffs his jersey with little time remaining against Texas during Big 12 championship.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed does the honors taking down the remainder of the net following the Jayhawks' win over Texas on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas' Marcus Morris, left, head coach Bill Self, assistant Danny Manning and forward Mario Little react after a missed dunk attempt by freshman guard Royce Woolridge during a day of practices and press conferences for teams playing second and third round games in Tulsa on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the BOK Center.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed hoists a three from the corner against Boston University during the first half on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris hangs on the rim after a dunk against the Richmond defense during the first half on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Jayhawks made short work of the Spiders with a 77-57 win advancing to the Elite Eight.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self sits with the Jayhawks in the final moments of Friday's game against Richmond at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Josh Selby leans over to hug forward Markieff Morris in the locker room following the Jayhawks' 71-61 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.