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Missouri guard T.O. Barrett, left, shoots against Oklahoma forward Jalon Moore during the second half Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Norman, Okla.
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UCLA guard Sebastian Mack (12) dribbles against Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
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Missouri鈥檚 Jacob Crews celebrates after his 3-point basket during the first half against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Oklahoma forward Luke Northweather (45) shoots a three point basket against Texas A&M during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
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