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Kansas fan and Lawrence High graduate Andy Toebben, San Francisco, applauds the 'Hawks during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self welcomes the applause of Jayhawk supporters with handshakes as he leaves the court following the Jayhawks 59-55 win Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun lunges to defend against a shot by Southern California forward Taj Gibson during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart pressures Southern California guard Daniel Hackett during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush looks for a steal against Southern California guard Daniel Hackett during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Kansas forward Darnell Jackson is left.

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Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart elevates above the Trojan defense as he attempts a put-back bucket during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson soars in for a bucket past Southern California forward Taj Gibson during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson celebrates a bucket before Southern California defenders Taj Gibson, left, O.J. Mayo (32) and Daniel Hackett during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart is top.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush elevates for a bucket against USC. Rush is not expected to return to the starting lineup tonight.

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Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart rips away a loose ball from Southern California defenders Daniel Hackett , left, and O.J. Mayo during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Kansas center Sasha Kaun is back.

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Southern California head coach Tim Floyd paces the sideline during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self applauds his defense during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self looks to his defense for an explanation during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Assistant coach Danny Manning is left.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur reaches for a pass as Southern California forward Davon Jefferson defends him during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Southern Californina guard O.J. Mayo is right.

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Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart is called for a charge on Southern California guard Daniel Hackett during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson breaks up the court past Southern California guard O.J. Mayo during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers soars to the bucket past Souther California defender Dwight Lewis during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson celebrates a dunk before Southern California defenders Davon Jefferson, front, and Taj Gibson during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur puts up a bucket between Southern California defenders Taj Gibson, left, and Davon Jefferson during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson screams as he throws down a dunk before Southern California defender Davon Jefferson during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, center, huddles his teammates Darnell Jackson, left, Rodric Stewart, Darrell Arthur and Russell Robinson as the game tightens during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers looks to intercept a pass from Southern California guard O.J. Mayo during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson bangs around in the paint for a put-back bucket during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas University guard Mario Chalmers looks to strip the ball from Southern California guard O.J. Mayo on Dec. 2. Chalmers leads the Big 12 with 44 steals this season.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur strips the ball from Southern California guard O.J. Mayo during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Kansas guard Russell Robinson is right and forward Darnell Jackson is back.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson warms up prior to the start against Southern California Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford reacts near the end of OU's 38-17 victory over MIssouri in the Big 12 title game. The Sooners won Saturday in San Antonio.

Published on December 2, 2007

Oklahoma wide receiver Malcolm Kelly (4) reaches for the ball after being hit by Missouri defensive back Darnell Terrell. Terrell was flagged for pass interference on the play, and OU went on to win, 38-17, in the Big 12 title game Saturday in San Antonio.

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The Oklahoma football team poses with the Big 12 Conference championship trophy after beating Missouri, 38-17. The Sooners won the title Saturday in San Antonio.

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USC's O.J. Mayo

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Several high-profile freshmen are making an immediate impact this season, including Kansas State's Michael Beasley, left.

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UCLA's Kevin Love

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Southern Cal's O.J. Mayo

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Ohio State's Kosta Koufos

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Kentucky's Patrick Patterson, left, hits a reverse dunk over North Carolina's Alex Stepheson. The Wildcats fell to the Tar Heels on Saturday in Lexington, Ky.

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Washington's Jon Brockman, rear, defends as Oklahoma State's James Anderson shoots. Oklahoma State won, 96-71, Saturday in Stillwater, Okla.

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West Virginia's Pat White (5) looks to run by Pittsburgh's Jemeel Brady (24). Pitt knocked White out of the game and the Mountaineers out of the national-title picture Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va.

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Southern California tight end Fred Davis (83) celebrates after scoring a touchdown. USC toppled UCLA, 24-7, Saturday in Los Angeles.

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Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis celebrates with fans after the Buckeyes beat Michigan last week. At the time, OSU appeared to be Rose Bowl-bound, but now it will play for the national title after No. 1 Missouri and No. 2 West Virginia lost Saturday.

Published on December 2, 2007