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Kansas University freshman forward Julian Wright catches a wave. The Jayhawks had a little beach time Thursday before boarding their plane to return to Lawrence.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University men's basketball coach Bill Self and Micah Downs, freshman guard, celebrate Thanksgiving with a dip in the ocean near Kaanapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii. The KU basketball team played in the Maui Invitational this week.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University head basketball coach Bill Self runs along the beach as the waves crash in Thursday afternoon in Hawaii.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University student assistant Moulaye Niang and basketball players, left, Mario Chalmers, Brandon Rush, and Russell Robinson brave the waves on Kaanapali Beach Thursday afternoon in Maui.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University basketball player Julian Wright kicks his way through the water on a body board at Kaanapali Beach in Maui. Wright and his teammates enjoyed the beach Thursday before catching their flight home at midnight.

Published on November 25, 2005

Sophomore running back Brandon McAnderson (35) shouts as his Kansas University teammates pile on each other in celebration after beating Iowa State, 24-21, in overtime. The victory Saturday at Memorial Stadium gave the Jayhawks their sixth victory this season, guaranteeing them a bowl berth for the second time in four years.

Published on November 25, 2005

KU linebacker Kevin Kane returns an interception for a touchdown against Nebraska. Kane will play his final home game Saturday when the Jayhawks play host to Iowa State.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University defenders Nick Reid and Brandon Perkins (59) team up to take down Oklahoma quarterback Rhett Bomar. Reid and Perkins are both members of KU coach Mark Mangino's first recruiting class who will be playing their final home game Saturday against Iowa State.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University basketball player Julian Wright kicks his way through the water on a body board at Kaanapali Beach in Maui. Wright and his teammates enjoyed the beach Thursday before catching their flight home at midnight.  Photo Gallery: Jayhawks in Hawaii

Published on November 25, 2005

Sophomore running back Brandon McAnderson (35) shouts as his Kansas University teammates pile on each other in celebration after beating Iowa State, 24-21, in overtime. The victory Saturday at Memorial Stadium gave the Jayhawks their sixth victory this season, guaranteeing them a bowl berth for the second time in four years.

Published on November 25, 2005

KU linebacker Kevin Kane returns an interception for a touchdown against Nebraska. Kane will play his final home game Saturday when the Jayhawks play host to Iowa State.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University defenders Nick Reid and Brandon Perkins (59) team up to take down Oklahoma quarterback Rhett Bomar. Reid and Perkins are both members of KU coach Mark Mangino's first recruiting class who will be playing their final home game Saturday against Iowa State.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University basketball player Julian Wright kicks his way through the water on a body board at Kaanapali Beach in Maui. Wright and his teammates enjoyed the beach Thursday before catching their flight home at midnight.  Photo Gallery: Jayhawks in Hawaii

Published on November 25, 2005

Sophomore running back Brandon McAnderson (35) shouts as his Kansas University teammates pile on each other in celebration after beating Iowa State, 24-21, in overtime. The victory Saturday at Memorial Stadium gave the Jayhawks their sixth victory this season, guaranteeing them a bowl berth for the second time in four years.

Published on November 25, 2005

KU linebacker Kevin Kane returns an interception for a touchdown against Nebraska. Kane will play his final home game Saturday when the Jayhawks play host to Iowa State.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University defenders Nick Reid and Brandon Perkins (59) team up to take down Oklahoma quarterback Rhett Bomar. Reid and Perkins are both members of KU coach Mark Mangino's first recruiting class who will be playing their final home game Saturday against Iowa State.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University basketball player Julian Wright kicks his way through the water on a body board at Kaanapali Beach in Maui. Wright and his teammates enjoyed the beach Thursday before catching their flight home at midnight.  Photo Gallery: Jayhawks in Hawaii

Published on November 25, 2005