Maurice Ager covers J.R. Giddens during the second half in Lawrence, Kan. Sixth ranked Kansas beat third ranked Michigan State 81-74. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Wayne Simien holds his fist in the air as time runs out. Simien scored 28 points to lead Kansas (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Bill Self welcomes guard Michael Lee to the bench during the first half. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Aaron Miles drives past Michigan State guard Chris Hill. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Guard Kelvin Torbert, top, and Kansas guard J.R. Giddens dive for a loose ball. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)