[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Rodney McGruder dunks during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

The Kansas City Skyline reflected in the Sprint Center before the title game of the Big 12 Championship on March 16, 2013. (Emily DeShazer | The Collegian)

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] A crowd gathers for a pep rally in the Power and Lights district across the street from the Sprint Center before the title game of the Big 12 Championship on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Cheerleaders sway to the Alma Mater during the pep rally before the title game of the Big 12 Championship on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] K-Stae fans gather for a pep rally before the title game of the Big 12 Championship on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Band members and K-State fans yell during the fight song at the pep rally before the title game of the Big 12 Championship on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Football head coach Bill Snyder and athletic director John Currie share a laugh before tipoff of the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Fans and the pep band gather for a pep rally before the title game of the Big 12 Championship on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Jordan Henriquez blocks Kevin Young's shot during the first half of the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Angel Rodriguez kicks through the air to try and block a pass during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Rodney McGruder's shot is blocked during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Rodney McGruder stuffs the basket during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Rodney McGruder and Elija Johnson sit on the floor after tripping over eachother during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Athletic director John Currie does the Wabash during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Jeff Whithey looks around Thomas Gipson for a pass during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Jordna Henriquez looks towards around Jeff Whithey during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Jeff Whithey blocks Shane Southwell's shot as Travis Releford falls to the ground during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Rodney McGruder shoots as he's surrounded by three Kansas defenders during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Travis Relaford tries to block Martavious Irving's shot during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Rodney McGruder shoots above Kevin Young during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Rodney McGruder takes aim from above Kevin Young during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Kevin Young, DJ Johnson and Ben Mclemore fight for a rebound during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Rodney McGruder blocks Jeff Whithey's shot during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013. McGruder was then called for his third personal foul.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Head coach Bruce Weber talks to Jordan Henriquez as he walks to a spot on the bench during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Angel Rodriguez and Rodney McGruder react with disbelief after McGruder is called for his third personal foul during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Will Spradling passes the ball along the baseline during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Bruce Weber yells for the offense to move during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Shane Southwell shoots during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Perry Ellis and Angel Rodriguez fight for position during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Shane Southwell and Angel Rodriguez react to a foul during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Rodney McGruder shoots a basket during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Rodney McGruder takes aim during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] DJ Johnson and Rodney McGruder try to keep Ben Mclemore from passing late in the second half during the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.

[Photo by Emily DeShazer | Collegian] Angel Rodriguez responds to a question as Rodney McGruder stares at the table during the press conference following the title game of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013.