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Purdue's Carl Landry (14) and Arizona's Ivan Radenovic reach for a rebound during the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball tournament in New Orleans, Friday, March 16, 2007.

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Kentucky guard Jodie Meeks looks to grab a steal from Villanova guard Scottie Reynolds in the second half.

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Kentucky head coach Tubby Smith yells at his defense in the second half of Friday night's first-round game against Villanova.

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Kentucky guard Ramel Bradley is elbowed in the chin by Villanova forward Curtis Sumpter as he and forward Bobby Perry hound Sumpter in the second half.

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Kansas' Julian Wright slaps hands with fans as he enters the United Center in Chicago, Ill. to take on Niagara.

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Holy Cross forward Alex Vander Baan, left, and center Tim Clifford (00) defend against Southern Illinois guard Bryan Mullins (10) Friday, March 16, 2007, during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins, left, and Darrell Arthur celebrate a blowout victory over Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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A handful of Jayhawks, including Kansas' Brad Witherspoon, poured the points on Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas cheerleaders entertain the crowd as the Jayhawks take on Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' fast tempo caused Niagara's Tyrone Lewis and Kansas' Darrell Arthur to catch a breather in the first half.

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Virginia Tech's Cheick Diakite (34) and Deron Washington (13) and Illinois forward Marcus Arnold, right, fight for a rebound Friday, March 16, 2007, during the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament in Columbus, Ohio. At left is Illinois guard Calvin Brock.

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Nevada's Marcelus Kemp shoots against Creighton during the first round of the NCAA South Regional basketball tournament in New Orleans, Friday, March 16, 2007. Nevada won, 77-71, in overtime.

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Oregon guard Bryce Taylor drives around Miami of Ohio center Monty St. Clair in the first half Friday, March 16, 2007, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash., in an NCAA Midwest Regional men's first-round basketball game. Oregon beat Miami of Ohio 58-56.

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Texas A&M Corpus Christi's Chris Daniels (54) fights for a rebound with Wisconsin's Jason Chappell (5) and Joe Krabbenhoft during the second half of their Midwest Regional NCAA first round basketball game in Chicago, Friday, March 16, 2007.

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Tennessee guard Chris Lofton (5) drives around Long Beach State guard Kejuan Johnson (1) Friday, March 16, 2007, during the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers slaps the hands of his teammates as Friday night's first-round blowout against Niagara comes to a close.

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Winthrop center Craig Bradshaw, left, of New Zealand, drives around Notre Dame's Zach Hillesland during the first half Friday, March 16, 2007, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash., in an NCAA Midwest Regional first-round basketball game. Bradshaw, with 24 points, led Winthrop to a 74-64 upset of Notre Dame.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers hits a jumper against Niagara's Tyrone Lewis in the first half.

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Kansas' Julian Wright out-rebounds Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers is left all alone and slams during a fast break against Niagara in the second half.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur soars in for a slam against Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Niagara guard Charron Fisher holds his head in his hands during he waning moments of the Jayhawks' 107-67 win over the Purple Eagles.

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Kansas University sophomore Tyler Metzger, Oskaloosa, top and freshman Logan Heer, Olathe, wait in anticipation for the Jayhawks to clear 100 point during Friday night's first-round game against Niagara at the United Center in Chicago. The Jayhawks dismantled the Purple Eagles 107-67 to advance to the second round.

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Kansas' Julian Wright splits the Niagara defenders Charron Fisher (24) and J.R. Duffey in the first half.

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Kansas' Julian Wright runs into against Niagara's Charron Fisher in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self directs the Jayhawks during a timeout against Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas fan Nick Baer, from Atlanta, hoists a placard showing his pick to win the NCAA Men's Basketball Championships.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun extends to defend Niagara guard Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright throws down a dunk as Niagara guard Charron Fisher watches during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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2006 Kansas University graduates Tamara Dugard, left, Cary, North Carolina, and Melanie Guse, Sioux Falls, South Dakota cheer on the 'Hawks during the second half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins looks to edge his way around a pick set by Niagara center Benson Egemonye as he guards Stanley Hodge during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas freshman Logan Weer, Olathe, center goes wild next to sophomore Emma Willis, Oskaloosa, as the Jayhawks dismantle Niagara during the second half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers is fouled by Niagara forward J.R. Duffey during the second half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur blocks a layup by Niagara guard Tyrone Lewis during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas University freshman Logan Heer, from Olathe, busts out in jubilation in the second half of the KU-Niagara game. Heer, a member of the KU Basketball Band, will return to the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday for the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush chases down a loose ball as Niagara guard Tyrone Lewis hits the deck during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright looks to grab a rebound over Niagara guard Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush struggles for the ball against Niagara's Tyrone Lewis in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Niagara's Head Coach Joe Mihalich buries his head in his hands in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Sasha Kaun beats Niagara' J.R. Duffey to the tip-off in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Sharron Collins is fouled by Niagara's Charron Fisher in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins smashes into Niagara's Charron Fisher (24) as he hands the ball off to teammate Lorenzo Miles in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Sharron Collins hits a jumper in the lane against Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Sharron Collins drives against Niagara's Stanley Hodge in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun defends against the shot by Niagara guard Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins floats in for a bucket over Niagara defenders Charron Fisher and Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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The Kansas basketball band pumps up the crowd during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur defends against Niagara guard Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush ties up Niagara's Stanley Hodge in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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The Jayhawks warm up prior to the start of Friday night's first-round game of the NCAA Tournament against Niagara at the United Center in Chicago.

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A swarm of basketball fans filter into the United Center for Kansas' first-round game against Niagara Friday night in Chicago.

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Kansas fan Reid Leonard, 14, from Overland Park, snaps a photo of the Michael Jordan statue outside the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Leonard traveled with his family to the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in the Windy City.

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UNLV's Wendell White (5) gets over Georgia Tech's Javaris Crittenton (1) and Zach Peacock to score during the second half of their Midwest Regional NCAA first round basketball game in Chicago, Friday, March 16, 2007. UNLV defeated Georgia Tech 67-63.

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Memphis' Chris Douglas-Roberts, right, shoots over North Texas' Kendrick Davis during the first round of the NCAA South Regional basketball tournament iin New Orleans, Friday, March 16, 2007.

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Virginia guard J.R. Reynolds (2) shoots against Albany guard Jamar Wilson, Friday, March 16, 2007, during the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament in Columbus, Ohio.

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Niagara's J.R. Duffey practices his three-point shot during practice on Thursday at the United Center in Chicago. Duffey and his Purple Eagles will meet Kansas University at 6:10 p.m. today.

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Villanova coach Jay Wright will meet Kentucky coach Tubby Smith, (pictured), in a first-round NCAA Tournament game tonight in Chicago. The winner will face the Kansas-Niagara winner at 4 p.m. Sunday.

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Virginia Commonwealth players, from left, B.A. Walker, Michael Anderson, T.J. Gwynn and Jesse Pellot-Rosa celebrate. VCU upset Duke, 79-77, in the first round Thursday in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Butler's A.J. Graves, left, reaches for the ball against Old Dominion's Brandon Johnson. Butler held off ODU, 57-46, Thursday in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Texas A&M's Joseph Jones, right, goes up for a shot against Penn's Mark Zoller. Jones had 14 points and 11 rebounds in the Aggies' 68-52 first-round victory Thursday in Lexington, Ky.

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Gary and Carroll Smith: 50 years and counting

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