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Kansas' Sasha Kaun, left, and Julian Wright double-team Kentucky's Randolph Morris on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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A bright-eyed Darnell Jackson watches the final moments of Sunday's game from the bench with forward Darrell Arthur, left.

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Basketball legend Michael Jordan attended Sunday's Kansas-Kentucky game at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Jordan sat in a glassed-in suite on the second level concourse.

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The Kansas locker room was full of spirit after they defeated Kentucky, 88-76 on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kentucky's Ramon Harris, left, and Sheray Thomas watched the last few minutes of their team's loss to Kansas on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kentucky Head Coach Tubby Smith directs his team from the sidelines on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Julian Wright attempts a reverse against Kentucky's Bobby Perry in the second half on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Julian Wright looks for an open teammate against Kentucky's Randolph Morris on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright looks to defend against a shot by Kentucky forward Bobby Perry during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright takes off past Kentucky guard Ramel Bradley as he heads to the bucket during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush looks to whip a pass around Kentucky defenders Sheray Thomas, center, and Randolph Morris during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun turns around for a bucket against Kentucky big man Randolph Morris during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins lunges to the bucket above Kentucky guard Jodie Meeks during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago. Left is Kansas forward Darnell Jackson and right is Kentucky forward Sheray Thomas.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins cuts through the Kentucky defense to the bucket during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers cuts around Kentucky guard Joe Crawford during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas' Julian Wright (30) and Brandon Rush put the squeeze on Kentucky's Sheray Thomas, center, on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas alumni, from left, Barbara Waldron, Overland Park, Amy Waldron, Chicago, and Morgan Mattison, Chicago, celebrate in the second half as the Jayhawks build their lead against Kentucky on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson, left, and Darrell Arthur double team Kentucky's Randolph Morris in the second half on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins keep the ball from Kentucky's Ramel Bradley on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins flies past Kentucky's Joe Crawford on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Former Kansas standout and current Chicago Bulls point guard Kirk Hinrich provides his thoughts on the KU-UK game on Sunday from press row at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur battles Kentucky forward Randolph Morris for an offensive rebound during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self slaps the hands of fans as he exits the United Center floor after the Jayhawks defeated Kentucky 88-76 Sunday to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson ducks under Kentucky forward Randolph Morris as he heads to the bucket during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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The Jayhawk faithful go wild as Kansas begins to widen the spread against Kentucky during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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From left, Kansas' Sherron Collins, Assistant Coach Curtis Townsend, Darnell Jackson, Rodrick Stewart and Brady Morningstar coasted to a victory against Kentucky on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas fan Mary Jo Martincich, from Shawnee, Ks., hoists a placard forecasting Kansas' next stop in the NCAA Tournament at the end of the game against Kentucky on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright slaps the hands of fans as he exits the United Center floor following Sunday's 88-76 second-round win over Kentucky in Chicago. The Jayhawks will advance to the Sweet Sixteen to play Southern Illinois on Thursday in San Jose.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright slaps the hands of Brady Morningstar and other teammates after leaving Sunday's game.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright collides with Kentucky big man Randolph Morris during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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The Kansas Jayhawks and Kentucky Wildcats stretch and warm up prior to tipoff Sunday afternoon at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun fights his way through the Kentucky defense to the bucket during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins plows into Kentucky guard Jodie Meeks during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago. Kansas forward Darnell Jackson is left.

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Kansas fans from Wichita, Haley Gerleman, left, 14, and her sister, Avery, 13, snap photos of the Jayhawks warming up against Kentucky on Sunday in Chicago.

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Kansas fan Amy Waldron, a 2004 KU alumnus, cheers as the Jayhawks take the floor against Kentucky on Sunday in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas University sophomore Cannes Chan, Macau, China, stands for a picture next to a life-size cutout of Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, a former Jayhawk standout Sunday at the United Center.

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Kansas fans make their way to the United Center as young bucket drummers Antonio Harrington, 13, left, and his brother Cortez Harrington, 14, Chicago, hammer away for tips Sunday afternoon.

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Kansas University students from Macau, China, Cannes Chan, left, a sophomore, and Willem Chan, a graduate student, were on hand for Sunday's game against Kentucky in Chicago, Ill.

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Chonnor Ludolph, 7, from LeRoy, Kan., reaches as high as he can towards a life-size photo of former Kansas standout and current Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (12). Ludolph and his parents flew from Kansas for Sunday's game against Kentucky in the second round of the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament in Chicago.

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Texas freshman Kevin Durant pauses during the Longhorns' loss to USC. Durant scored 30 points in the second-round defeat Sunday in Spokane, Wash.

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KU fan Michael Clouse dons some Rock Chalk green in honor of St. Patrick Saturday near the gree-tinted Chicago River.

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The Chicago River is dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day last year in downtown Chicago.

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The Chicago River shines a bright green during the 52nd annual Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade in this Journal-World file photo.

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The Kansas University Spirit Squad, including Baby Jay, parades down Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago for the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday.

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St. Patrick's Day Parade-goers in downtown Chicago slap hands with Kansas' Baby Jay. The Kansas University Spirit Squad was a special guest in the annual parade in Chicago on Saturday. No other NCAA school participated in the parade.

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Members of the Kansas University Spirit Squad parade down Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago for the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday.

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Kansas fans pose for a picture with Baby Jay in downtown Chicago during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday.

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Jeff Johnson, a member of the Kansas University Cheer Squad, carries the KU flag down Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago for the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. KU was the only NCAA school to participate in the parade.

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Some parade-goers heckled the Kansas University Spirit Squad.

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Kansas University's Baby Jay slaps hands with St. Patrick's Day Paradegoers in downtown Chicago, as the Kansas Spirit Squad paraded down Columbus Drive Saturday. KU meets Kentucky today in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Vanderbilt's Derrick Byars (4) reacts at the end of the second overtime. Vandy topped Washington State, 78-74 in double OT, Saturday in Sacramento, Calif.

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UCLA's Darren Collison goes up for a basket against Indiana's A.J. Ratliff. UCLA held off Indiana, 54-49, Saturday in Sacramento, Calif. Collison led the Bruins with 15 points.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins floats for a bucket over Niagara defenders Charron Fisher and Lorenzo Miles in the Jayhawks' 107-67 rout Friday of the Purple Eagles.

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Kentucky's Tubby Smith, said to be on the hot seat this season, meets the press.

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KU coach Bill Self ponders a reporter's question during a news conference Saturday in Chicago.

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Kentucky 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's 67-58 win over Villanova on Friday in Chicago's United Center propelled UK to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where it'll meet another storied program - Kansas University - at 4 p.m. today.

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Kentucky guard Jodie Meeks tears up the court past Villanova forward Shane Clark in their meeting Friday in Chicago.

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Kentucky's Ramel Bradley (3) dishes to a teammate against Villanova's Reggie Redding in the teams' NCAA Tournament opener Friday in Chicago. Bradley was shaken up, but he should be fine for today's second-round matchup with Kansas University.

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UK's Randolph Morris receives congratulations from teammates in the Wildcats' victory over Villanova.

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Today's Kansas-Kentucky meeting could provide an intriguing game-within-the-game between big men Sasha Kaun, defending against Niagara's Lorenzo Miles, and UK's Randolph Morris. The last time the storied programs met, Kaun's Jayhawks claimed a 73-46 victory, but Morris didn't play in that game.

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Texas A&M's Joseph Jones, left, goes to the basket against Louisville's Terrance Farley. Jones scored 12 points in the Aggies' 72-69 victory against the Cardinals on Saturday in Lexington, Ky. A&M moved on to the regionals in San Antonio.

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Butler's A.J. Graves (4) drives around Maryland's James Gist. Graves scored 19 points in the Bulldogs' 62-59 victory against Maryland on Saturday in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Texas forward Kevin Durant is shown on a television monitor as he talks to reporters. Durant spoke Saturday in Spokane, Wash., on the eve of today's second-round NCAA Tournament game against Southern Cal.

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