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Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider yells out instructions against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa dives to the ground for a loose ball against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis eyes a free throw against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols makes a shot against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Sania Copeland talks with the ref about a foul called on her during the game against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols is fouled while making a basket against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Libby Fandel hits a midrange jump shot against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols yells out instructions against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols hits a jump shot against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis struggles to get past a defender against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols gets tripped up during the game against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Sania Copeland hits a 3-pointer against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Laia Conesa just misses a steal against Colorado during the Big 12 Tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis makes an off-balance shot while being fouled against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans makes a one-handed shot against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans struggles to get past a defender against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans makes an off-balance shot against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis holds her hands to her face during a timeout against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis struggles to find an open look against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Elle Evans makes a one-handed shot against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard S’Mya Nichols hits a jump shot against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Jaliya Davis and guard Elle Evans try and force a turnover against Colorado during the Big 12 tournament at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo.