NCAA Tournament: Kansas brings good players in waves

Kansas Markieff Morris grabs a loose ball during the second half of a Southwest Regional NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game against Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla.

Charlie Riedel, Associated Press

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Kansas’ Tyshawn Taylor dunks against Illinois during the first half of a Southwest Regional NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game on Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla.

Charlie Riedel, Associated Press

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Kansas Markieff Morris reacts against Illinois during the second half of a Southwest Regional NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game on Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla. Kansas won 73-59.

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Kansas Markieff Morris, right and Kansas Marcus Morris leave the court after of a Southwest Regional NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game against Illinois on Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla. Kansas won 73-59.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts against Illinois during the first half of a Southwest Regional NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game on Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo)

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LAWRENCE, Kan. — A couple of bruising brothers named Marcus and Markieff are not all that sets Kansas apart.

When it comes to bench strength, the Jayhawks wield an embarrassment of riches.

It's a part of the program that has become familiar to fans and foes in the Big 12. Only now are NCAA tournament followers beginning to appreciate how coach Bill Self can hurl waves of players at Jayhawk opponents.

How many teams are holding in reserve the national junior college player of the year? And the No. 1 overall recruit of 2010? And a talented 6-9 sophomore who brings double-double potential all by himself?

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