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Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson applauds a play by a teammate Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, against Texas at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Johnny Furphy makes a 3-pointer Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, against Texas in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. makes a reverse layup against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Hunter Dickinson yells out in celebration after teammate scored a basket while being fouled against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Fans cheer on as the starting lineup is announced Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, against Texas in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas’ Johnny Furphy is fouled by Texas’ Dillon Mitchell Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Hunter Dickinson puts up a one-handed short-range shot against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward KJ Adams Jr. throws down a two-handed dunk against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Parker Braun is fouled while making a basket by Texas’ Kadin Shedrick Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. makes a one-handed layup against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Fans dance to music during warm ups Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, during the game against Texas in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard KJ Adams Jr. throws down a two-handed dunk against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Hunter Dickinson makes a reverse layup Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, against Texas in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard KJ Adams Jr. throws down a two-handed dunk against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson steals the ball away from Texas’ Tyrese Hunter Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self calls out instructions to his players Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, against Texas at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guards Nicolas Timberlake and Jamari McDowell celebrate after a basket Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, against Texas at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Nicolas Timberlake makes a layup against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward KJ Adams Jr. hits a short range jump shot against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward KJ Adams Jr. yells out in celebration after making a basket against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Johnny Furphy breaks away with a steal against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Allen Fieldhouse.