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Kansas' Cole Aldrich attempts to swat North Carolina's Alex Stepheson in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur picks up teammate Darnell Jackson after he took a charge against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur swats North Carolina's Deon Thompson in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers screams with jubilation after draining a three against North Carolina in the first half of the 2008 Final Four game.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers lays in an easy two against North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Adam Franz pumps his fist in celebration Saturday, April 5, 2008 as the Jayhawks defeat UNC while watching the game at the Replay Lounge.

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Heather Heninger, of Tonganoxie, is hoisted into the air Saturday as fans celebrate KU's Final Four victory on Massachusetts Street.

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Tim Windholz, left, and Craig Lunte, both of Lawrence, parade down Massachusetts St. on Saturday, April 5, 2008 while celebrating the Jayhawks' Final Four victory.

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Kansas fan Jeremy DeNoyelles, from Wichita, celebrates from the stands after the Jayhawks beat North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Darrell Arthur's mother, Sandra Arthur, waves her complementary Final Four cushion seat in the air at the conclusion of the game against North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Amongst a sea of Jayhawk fans, former Kansas Head Coach Larry Brown takes in the post-game celebration after the Jayhawks defeated North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas gathers for a post-game television interview after defeating North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas gathers for a post-game television interview after defeating North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur signals victory to the crowd against North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self hugs Sherron Collins as Ronnie Chalmers hugs his son, Mario, at the conclusion of the game against North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins points to the fans as he exits the court against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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North Carolina head coach Roy Williams, right, and his assistants Steve Robinson, center, and Jerod Haase sit speechless with less than a minute remaining in the second half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush scoops a shot for two against North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Sasha Kaun and Mario Chalmers frustrate North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough in Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Sasha Kaun slams home an alley-oop against North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas coach Bill Self and his players signal victory to a national audience Saturday after defeating North Carolina in the Final Four at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich rejects a shot by Carolina guard Marcus Ginyard in the second half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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North Carolina head coach Roy Williams gives his best to injured Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart along side Michael Lee prior to the start of the game Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson signals a timeout as he and teammate Darrell Arthur try to gain possession of a loose ball from North Carolina players Ty Lawson, left, and Tyler Hansbrough (50).

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur swats a shot by Tyler Hansbrough in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins takes it to North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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North Carolina coach Roy Williams looks for an answer from his defense in the first half.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins peeks out for an outlet as he is trapped by North Carolina defenders Danny Green, left, and Quentin Thomas in the second half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Fans high five each other Saturday, April 5, 2008 while celebrating the Jayhawks' Final Four victory against UNC.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson roars as he trots back on defense following a bucket in the second half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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A Jayhawk fan flies the school banner in a sea of celebration Saturday, April 5, 2008 on Mass. St. after KU defeated UNC in the Final Four.

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Adam Franz, left, and John Travis celebrate KU's Final Four victory Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Replay Lounge.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self tries to calm the Jayhawks down during a rough stretch in the second half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson loses his balance as teammate Brandon Rush (25), North Carolina guard Danny Green and forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) watch a loose ball in the second half.

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The Jayhawk faithful raise their fists following the Rock Chalk Chant after the victory Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Jayhawk fans watch the final seconds of KU's Final Four victory Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Replay Lounge.

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Jayhawk fans hug one-another in celebration on Mass. St. on Saturday, April 5, 2008 after KU defeated UNC in the Final Four.

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Jayhawk fans erupt into celebration Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Replay Lounge after KU defeated UNC in the Final Four.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers, left, Darrell Arthur and Russell Robinson battle for a loose ball with North Carolina's Deon Thompson, right.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins pushes the ball up the court against North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush drains a three against North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson slams against North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur blocks North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough as Sasha Kaun bodies up in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self gets on a ref for a no-call against his Jayhawks in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas fans go wild against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Sherron Collins goes for the basket during the Final Four.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun (24) flies off the bench to celebrate with teammate Brandon Rush (25) during a timeout in the first half.

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Kansas defenders Cole Aldrich, back, and Mario Chalmers collapse on North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas defenders Darrell Arthur, left, Cole Aldrich, back, and Mario Chalmers (15) collapse on North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough. KU beat the Tar Heels, 84-66, in a national semifinal game Saturday in San Antonio.

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An irate Roy Williams screams at his players in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich rips a rebound away from North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, left, and Danny Green. Aldrich, a freshman, scored eight points and snagged seven rebounds, including several against Hansbrough, in KU's 84-66 victory Saturday in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers screams with jubilation after draining a three against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Sasha Kaun stretches over UNC's Tyler Hansbrough during the Final Four.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush floats past North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough in a national semifinal Saturday.

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KU head coach Bill Self cheers on his team during the Final Four.

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Kansas fans celebrate a large lead against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers hits a falling jumper against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Russell Robinson and Cole Aldrich double team a slashing North Carolina Ty Lawson in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson gets a body on North Carolina's Alex Stepheson in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich rejects a shot by North Carolina forward Alex Stepheson in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson penetrates the Carolina defense in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins lets loose against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins slashes through the Carolina defense for a bucket in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas teammates Darnell Jackson and Sherron Collins slap hands in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur hits the first bucket of the game against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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KU's Cole Aldrich blocks a shot during the Final Four.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur rejects a shot by North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins pans with North Carolina guard Danny Green in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Mario Chalmers celebrates as KU leads UNC in the first half.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur spins around for a jumper before North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas tips off against North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self, left, and North Carolina head coach Roy Williams have a laugh before the game Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The Jayhawks perform their pregame ritual slide across the court before the start Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Ian Hamilton, of Lawrence, reacts to a play in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 during KU's Final Four game against UNC. Hamilton watched the game at Pachamama's.

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From left, Amanda Stinger, Julie Connolly and Malina Heinemann react to a play Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the first half of KU's Final Four game against UNC. The group watched the game at Pachamama's.

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From left, Amanda Stinger, Julie Connolly and Malina Heinemann react to a play Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the first half of KU's Final Four game against UNC. The group watched the game at Pachamama's.

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The Kansas team huddles at midcourt before taking on North Carolina.

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he Kansas Basketball Band gets the crowd into the game against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Basketball fans make their way around the Alamodome Saturday, April 5, 2008 in San Antonio.

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Jayhawk fans Ryan Thor, 14, left, Boerne, Texas, his brother Scott Thor, 23, Boerne, and girlfriend Lauren Cameron, Chicago, pass the time with conversation in a sea of foam seat pads before the start of the Final Four Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Former democratic presidential candidate and North Carolina fan John Edwards walks with his daughter Emma Claire among the basketball fanfare Saturday, April 5, 2008 in downtown San Antonio.

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Lillee Travis, four months-old, from St. Louis, is decked out in Jayhawk garb before the Final Four on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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North Carolina fans parade down the Riverwalk aboard a boat before the Final Four on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Aden Ramirez, son of Paul and Stacey Ramirez, is the Jayhawk's littlest dribbler! GO KU!

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Rock CHALK Jayhawk!

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Kansas University's Kerry Meier warms up Friday at practice. Meier has been throwing, running, catching and punting in spring drills - just like he did in the 2007 season.

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Rick Renfro, owner of Johnny's in North Lawrence, prepares tables with paper Jayhawks Friday in anticipation of today's Final Four game against North Carolina. Restaurant and bar owners are warning patrons to arrive early and be prepared for various rules pertaining to holding tables.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self passes to one of his players during practice for the Final Four on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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North Carolina Head Coach Roy Williams slaps hands with fans as his Tarheels take to the court for practice for the Final Four on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

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The Alamo Dome is the site of this year's Final Four in San Antonio, Texas. Event officials expect a packed house on Saturday.

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KU's Darnell Jackson, left, interviews teammate Matt Kleinmann in the Kansas locker room after practice.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson responds to a reporter's question after the Jayhawks' public practice.

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North Carolina Head Coach Roy Williams celebrates after one of his players hit a shot while seated on the bench during practice for the Final Four on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas fan Evan Janssen, left, 11, from Austin, Tx., watches the Tarheel practice next to UNC fan Aaron Gaskins, 8, from Lubbock, Texas, on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Russell Robinson shoots from long range during practice for the Final Four on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers listens to questions from the media after practice for the Final Four on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Larry Brown, left, chats with Chris Piper, who played on the 1988 National Championship Kansas team. Brown made his rounds with friends, formers co-workers and players during team practices for the Final Four on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

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North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, right, leads the Tar Heels through warmups before their practice Friday at the Alamodome.

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Young Kansas fans Lizzy Wasson, 5, and her sister, Evelyn, hoist a sign into the air as the Jayhawks take to the court for Final Four practice on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas. KU plays North Carolina on Saturday in the semi-final game.

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Members of the Kansas basketball team break into dance at mid court as they take over the court for Final Four practice on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush busts up at a reporter's question after practice for the Final Four on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush works on his jumper during practice for the Final Four on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas fans Larry Alkire and his wife take in the Jayhawk practice from the stands on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Former KU (and UCLA, and : ) coach Larry Brown is interviewed by media members on the sidelines during the Jayhawks' practice.

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Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts pulls up for a shot during practice Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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Kansas State forward Michael Beasley made an appearance to sign a few autographs Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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UCLA head coach Ben Howlund talks with his players during practice Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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UCLA center Kevin Love smiles at the applause of the crowd after sinking a full-court shot during practice Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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UCLA center Kevin Love hoists a full-court shot. Love and the Bruins entertained the crowd Friday in San Antonio.

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Kansas coach Bill Self is transported by golf cart through Alamodome corridors loaded with media members. The Jayhawks worked out Friday in preparation for today's national semifinal against North Carolina.

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North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough puts up a shot in practice Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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North Carolina coach Roy Williams, left, talks with assistant C.B. McGrath during the start of of the Tar Heels' public practice.

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Kansas fan Amanda Phillips, San Antonio, extends for a photograph of the Jayhawks' practice Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self, right, and assistant Joe Dooley test out the basketballs during practice Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush slaps hands with fans as the Jayhawks take the court for practice in this file photo. KU worked out at the Alamodome in San Antonio on the eve of the 2008 national semifinal game against North Carolina.

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UCLA guard Russell Westbrook pulls back for a dunk during practice Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich leads the Jayhawks out to practice Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Jayhawks huddle at center court before practice Friday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. KU meets North Carolina at 7:47 tonight in the Final Four of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Watch it on CBS, Sunflower Broadband channels 5, 13, 201.

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Danny Manning

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B.H. Born

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Wilt Chamberlain

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Memphis coach John Calipari talks with his team during a timeout in the second half of the South Regional final against Texas.

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UCLA coach Ben Howland speaks during a news conference in Los Angeles. Howland has led the Bruins to three straight Final Four appearances.

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UCLA'S Darren Collison (2) floors opponents with his shot-making ability.

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North Carolina's Ty Lawson (5) makes the Tar Heels go. Fast. Very fast.

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Memphis' Derrick Rose (23), a freshman, is considered the best of the four Final Four guards.

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Russell Robinson goes up and under for a shot against Villanova. Though he isn't a big scorer, Robinson is the conduit of Kansas University's offense.

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