Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor elevates to the bucket over New Mexico State Laroche Hernst during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas players Quintrell Thomas (11) and Conner Teahan get up for a rebound with New Mexico State defenders Hamidu Rahman, left, and Troy Gillenwater during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins extends to the bucket against New Mexico State sophomore Wendell McKines during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed elevates for a three-pointer over New Mexico State guard Laroche Hernst during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford, center, sings along with the music during pregame stretches at the center of James Naismith Court before taking on New Mexico State Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor pumps his fist after a bucket against New Mexico State during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor gets love from his teammates after checking out of the game with 23 points against New Mexico State Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Kansas bench celebrates a bucket by Matt Kleinmann late in the second half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Big Jay gets into the mix in the student section during the second half against New Mexico State on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Quintrell Thomas delivers a dunk against New Mexico State during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich turns to the bucket over New Mexico State forward Troy Gillenwater during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Quintrell Thomas spins around for a bucket over New Mexico State center Hamidu Rahman during Wednesday’s game at Allen Fieldhouse. Thomas scored 10 points in KU’s victory.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan laughs on the bench with his teammates during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford gets a put back over the New Mexico State defense during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor takes some instruction from head coach Bill Self in the second half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford heads to the bucket over New Mexico State guard Aaron Castillo during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The student section sings to the alma mater Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Quintrell Thomas elevates to defend against a shot by New Mexico State forward Wendell McKines during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self directs his defense during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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