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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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 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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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