Kansas center Sasha Kaun muscles in a bucket over Iowa State defenders Alex Thompson and Jiri Hubalek during the first half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Left is Kansas forward Darrell Arthur.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers puts down a dunk following a steal during the first half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson works to put a shot over Iowa State center Jiri Hubalek during the second half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self calls a play late in the second half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Iowa State coach Greg McDermott pleads with game officials during the second half.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson (32) momentarily loses track of a rebound as Kansas guard Brandon Rush wrestles for position with Iowa State forward Cory Johnson. KU outrebounded the Cyclones, 43-30.

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An irate Iowa State fan shows frustration during the first half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson dives out of bounds in an attempt to save a loose ball during the second half. Robinson didn't quite make the save, but the Jayhawks nonetheless prevailed, 75-64, Wednesday in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun looks to chase down a loose ball during the second half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Right is Iowa State guard Wesley Johnson.

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Kansas Teammates Sherron Collins, left, and Darnell Jackson slap hands during a timeout in the second half.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun swoops in for a bucket between Iowa State defenders Jiri Hubalek, left, and Craig Brackins during the second half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson pulls up for a shot off of Iowa State defender Sean Haluska during the second half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins is fouled by Iowa State guard Diante Garrett on the way to the bucket during the second half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur, back, puts up a jumper over Iowa State defenders Wesley Johnson and Jiri Hubalek (33) and KU's Darnell Jackson. Arthur hit nine of his season-high 18 shots for 18 points.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, left, edges around Iowa State center Jiri Hubalek for a pass. Chalmers finished with 15 points and two assists.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush laughs with Iowa State guard Wesley Johnson as the two line up for free throws during the second half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas guards Sherron Collins, left, and Mario Chalmers talk strategy during a break from action in the first half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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