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KU's Marcus Morris flies in for a dunk in the second half against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Quintrell Thomas battles Albany's Brian Connelly, left, and Scotty McRae in the second half against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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From left, KU's Travis Releford, Cole Aldrich and Conner Teahan celebrate teammate Marcus Morris' dunk in the second half against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Cole Aldrich puts in two of his team-high 20 points against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Morris twins Markieff (left) and Marcus talk during a break in the action against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Tyrel Reed pulls up for a three in the second half against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU head coach Bill Self instructs his Jayhawks in the second half against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU guard Travis Releford drives through the lane in the second half against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU guard Tyrel Reed is fouled as he goes to the bucket for a layup in the second half against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Albany's Billy Allen fouls KU guard Sherron Collins the lane in the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2008 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Marcus Morris (22) and Tyrel Reed hound Albany's Tim Ambrose during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008.

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KU's Marcus Morris hits a jumper over Albany defenders on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU center Markieff Morris battles for a loose ball against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Albany guard Tim Ambrose gets a hand in KU center Markieff Morris' face as Morris drives to the hoop on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU guard Tyrel Reed scrambles for the ball against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU center Cole Aldrich goes up to dunk against Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Sherron Collins looks to pass against Albany in Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008

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KU's Quintrell Thomas goes up for a dunk during warmups before taking on Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 in Allen Fieldhosue.

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KU's Cole Aldrich warms up before taking on Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Markieff Morris dunks during warmups before taking on Albany Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head football coach Mark Mangino speaks during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at the Camelback Inn in Scotsdale, Arizona.

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Kansas coach Mark Mangino answers a question alongside quarterback Todd Reesing, left, and safety Darrell Stuckey during a press conference Tuesday at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing responds to a question during a press conference Tuesday at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Kansas cheerleader Allison Mezger cheers with Baby Jay while a B-1B bomber flies over Kansas Memorial Stadium in this 2002 file photo.

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Missouri QB Chase Daniel scrambles as he is pursued by Northwestern’s Brian Peters.

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Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self applauds his team against Temple on Dec. 20 in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks play host to Albany at 8 tonight.

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Kansas University quarterback Todd Reesing throws against Texas in this Nov. 15 file photo at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University women’s basketball player LaChelda Jacobs holds newborn Annie Serafine, daughter of Bradley and Mandy Serafine, of Lawrence, Monday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. as the rest of the team looks on. The basketball team made its annual visit to the hospital, bringing gifts to patients, including in the Family Birthing Center.

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