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Arizona forward Jordan Hill stretches for the basket under pressure from West Virginia center Jamie Smalligan during the second half of a first-round NCAA men's basketball tournament West Regional game Thursday, March 20, 2008, in Washington.

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UNLV Head Coach Lon Kruger sketches up a play against Kent State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Purdue guard E'Twaun Moore drives past Baylor guard LaceDarius Dunn during second half action in a first round NCAA West Regional basketball game, Thursday March 20, 2008 in Washington. Purdue defeated Baylor 90-79.AP Photo/Susan Walsh

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UNLV's Curtis Terry (31) and Matt Shaw (34) trap Kent State's Chris Singletary on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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UNLV's Wink Adams (1) scoops in a layup against Kent State's Rodriquez Sherman (32) on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Southern California guard O.J. Mayo (32) watches as Kansas State forward Bill Walker (12) lets out a yell after Walker was fouled late in the second half of Kansas State's 80-67 win during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament Midwest Regional in Omaha, Neb., Thursday, March 20, 2008.

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UNLV Head Coach Lon Kruger argues an officials call against his team on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas Assistant Coaches Joe Dooley, left, and Kurtis Townsend takes notes and chat with Athletics Director Lew Perkins during the UNLV-Kent State game on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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UNLV forward Matt Shaw breaks to the bucket around Kent State forward Haminn Quaintance during the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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UNLV guard Rene Rougeau pulls up for a jumper before Kent State forward Mike Scott during the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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UNLV guard Curtis Terry breaks to the bucket underneath Kent State guard Al Fisher during the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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UCLA's Kevin Love attempts a basket as Carl Lucas defends during the first half of a first-round game at the NCAA men's basketball tournament West Regional on Thursday, March 20, 2008, in Anaheim, Calif.

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Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody, left, hangs from the rim after dunking the ball as George Mason forward Folarin Campbell looks on in the second half of Notre Dame's 68-50 victory in a first-round NCAA East Regional basketball game in Denver on Thursday, March 20, 2008.

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Oral Roberts guard Adam Liberty, back left, goes up for a shot over Pittsburgh guard Ronald Ramon, back right, as forward Sam Young (23) goes up to defend during the second half of Pittsburgh's 82-63 victory in a first-round NCAA men's basketball tournament South Regional game in Denver on Thursday, March 20, 2008.

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UNLV coach Lon Kruger yells at his defense during the second half against Kent State. The Rebels rolled to a 71-58 first-round victory Thursday in Omaha, Neb.

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Cornell's Louis Dale, left, moves around the block for a layup against Stanford's Robin Lopez during the second half of a first-round game at the NCAA men's basketball tournament South Regional on Thursday, March 20, 2008, in Anaheim, Calif.

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KU's Darnell Jackson, right, puts up a shot in the lane against Portland State's Scott Morrison.

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Wisconsin guard Jason Bohannon (12) and Cal State Fullerton guard Frank Robinson battle for a ball during the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Thursday, March 20, 2008. Robinson picked up his fifth foul on the play and was out of the game.

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Kansas' Brad Witherspoon, left, and Brennan Bechard did suit up against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Winthrop forward Taj McCullough, right, comes in to cover Washington State forward Robbie Cowgill as he pulls down a rebound in the second half of a first-round NCAA East Regional basketball game in Denver on Thursday, March 20, 2008. Washington State defeated Winthrop 71-40.

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Kentucky's Joe Crawford shoots as Marquette's Dwight Burke defends during the first half of a first-round game of the NCAA men's basketball tournament South Regional on Thursday, March 20, 2008, in Anaheim, Calif.

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Kansas' Sasha Kaun is replaced by Matt Klinemann against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Texas A&M's Josh Carter dunks against Brigham Young during the second half of a first-round game at the NCAA men's basketball tournament West Regional on Thursday, March 20, 2008, in Anaheim, Calif. Carter finished with 26 points as Texas A&M won 67-62.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush exits the court passing by a throng of fans after defeating Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Duke guard Gerald Henderson shoots past Belmont's Matthew Dotson (30) and Justin Hare (24) and scores giving Duke a 71-70 victory in a first round NCAA West Regional basketball game, Thursday March 20, 2008, in Washington.

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Kansas against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Russell Robinson ties up Portland State's Jeremiah Dominguez on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Russell Robinson (3) fights through a give and go as Brandon Rush defends against Portland State's Brian Curtis (12) as his teammate Deonte Huff looks to get open in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Xavier forward Derrick Brown (5) battles with Georgia's Albert Jackson during first half action of the first round of a NCAA men's west regional basketball game Thursday March 20, 2008 in Washington.

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Michigan State forward Raymar Morgan dunks the ball for a basket against Temple in the second half of Michigan State's 72-61 victory in a first-round NCAA South Regional basketball game in Denver, on Thursday, March 20, 2008.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self calls a play during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas Head Football Coach Mark Mangino attended the basketball game against Portland State with his wife, Mary Jane, on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas fans, from left, Raegan Norby, 6, Matthew Mulder, 9, and Darin Peterka, 14, reach for Kansas players as they leave the court after defeating Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Cole Aldrich attempts a jumper against Portland State's Alex Tiefenthaler in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Russell Robinson (3) elevates for two against Portland State's Deonte Huff in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins pushes the ball up the court against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur gets in the face of Portland State's Kyle Coston in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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KU's Darrell Arthur (00) reaches in on Portland State's Jeremiah Dominguez. The Jayhawks shut down Dominguez, the Vikings' leading scorer, and cruised to an 85-61, opening-round win in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson dunks over Portland State's Mickey Polis in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas University students Brandon Blakely, from left, Dustin Allen and Josh Spradlin applaud the Jayhawks following their 85-61 victory Thursday over Portland State in Omaha, Nebraska. The Jayhawks will meet UNLV Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Portland State guard Jeremiah Dominguez pulls his shirt up over his eyes with minutes remaining in the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self applauds the Jayhawks as they widen their lead during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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The Rock Chalk Dancers perform during a timeout in the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self instructs his defense during the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur rips away a rebound from Portland State forward Kyle Coston during the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush puts up a three-pointer over Portland State guard Deonte Huff during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Portland State head coach Ken Bone glances at the scoreboard in the final minutes of play Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas defenders Darnell Jackson, left, and Brandon Rush crash the boards for a rebound during the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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The Kansas bench rises to their feet signaling victory over Portland State in the finals minutes of play Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush pulls up for a jumper against Portland State's Kyle Coston in the first half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson gets a hand in the face of Portland State's Scott Morrison in the first half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur (00) and Sherron Collins (4) double team Portland State's Deonte Huff in the first half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers defends against Portland State's Jeremiah Dominguez in the first half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self leads his team from the sidelines against Portland State in the first half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas tips off against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur lunges in to defend against a three by Portland State forward Kyle Coston during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich blocks a shot by Portland State center Scott Morrison during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers soars in for a jam as Portland State defenders Andre Murray, 3, and Deonte Huff, 2, trail during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush gets a put back bucket over Portland State forward Kyle Coston during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson looks for an outlet as he comes up with a loose ball during a scramble on the floor in the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur delivers a dunk during the first half against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush warms up before taking on Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

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Texas's D.J. Augustin (14) wraps a pass around Oklahoma State's Marcus Dove in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals.

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Tennessee's Chris Lofton (5) and Tyler Smith celebrate a goal in their SEC tournament victory over South Carolina.

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UCLA's Kevin love dunks against Cal during a Pac-10 tournament quarterfinal game.

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Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough shoots between a pair of Florida State defenders in the Tar Heels' ACC tournament opener.

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North Carolina coach Roy Williams visits with the Tar Heels during their 82-70 victory over Florida State in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament.

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Kansas State forward Bill Walker prepares to dunk during Wednesday's practice for the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball tournament in Omaha, Neb. Kansas State plays Southern California in the opening round at 6:10 tonight.

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A panoramic view shows the court at the Qwest Center as the Jayhawks practice Wednesday in Omaha, Neb. KU will meet Portland State at 11:25 a.m. today in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush, left, takes questions from media members along with his teammates in the locker room Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Portland State guard Jeremiah Dominguez pulls up for a jumper during practice at the Qwest Center. Dominguez is the Vikings' leading scorer at 14.3 points per game.

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Omaha resident, and Kansas fan, Dan Hult smiles at his grandson, Casey Hult, 3, as the two watch the Jayhawks practice Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Jayhawk fans awaiting the team's arrival at practice go wild as the 'Hawks begin to take the court Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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KU coach BIll Self looks out at the start of a short public practice at the Qwest Center.

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The Jayhawks come together as a team to start off their practice Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers flashes a smile as he pulls up for a jumper Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur makes his way past a television photographer upon entering the Qwest Center Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Jayhawks, from left, Brady Morningstar, Brad Witherspoon and Sherron Collins yuk it up in the KU locker room.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, center, jokes with his father Ronnie Chalmers as the team checks in Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Portland State coach Ken Bone answers questions during a news conference at the Qwest Center.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich soars to the bucket for a windmill dunk before a crowd of Jayhawk fans. KU held a short, public workout Wednesday, the eve of today's NCAA Tournament opener against Portland State.

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Jayhawk fans crowd against the railing to collect autographs from Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self following the team practice at the Qwest Center. The Jayhawks held a 32-minute practice Wednesday in Omaha, Neb., in preparation for today's NCAA Tournament opener at 11:25 a.m. against Portland State.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed flies in for a dunk Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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