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UCLA's Kevin Love (42) goes up against Western Kentucky's D.J. Magley, right, in the second half of an NCAA men's basketball tournament West Regional semifinal against Western Kentucky, Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Phoenix. UCLA defeated Western Kentucky 88-78.

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Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino, left, gives instructions to Derrick Caracter, right, during the second half of their basketball game, Sunday March 2, 2008 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. In the background is Louisville's Jerry Smith.

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North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, right, shoots over Washington State's Aron Baynes during an NCAA East Regional basketball semifinal Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Charlotte, N.C.

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Xavier's Josh Duncan (1) dunks against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball tournament West Regional semifinal, Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Phoenix. Xavier won 79-75.

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Fan waited unsuccessfully for autographs from Kansas players after practice on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur throws down a windmill dunk during the Jayhawks' open practice at Detroit's Ford Field. KU held a short, public workout Thursday in preparation for tonight's meeting with Villanova.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self watches the Jayhawks practice in preparation for Villanova in the third round of the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

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Scott Downing, from Marion, Michigan, was one of hundreds of people who flocked inside Ford Field to watch the Kansas men practice on Thursday, March 27, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self watches over practice from mid court on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur practices his jump shot during practice on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

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Kansas fans from Lawrence, from left, David Reynolds, Carrol Smith and her husband, Gary, cheer as the Jayhawks take to the court for practice on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. KU plays Villanova on Friday in the third round of the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament.

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Rodrick Stewart, just one of Kansas' tattooed players, shows some of his body art in the Ford Field locker room.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson's relaxes in the locker room before practice on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

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KU's Brady Morningstar proudly displays a photo of Sherron Collins' soon-to-be-1-year-old son, Sherr'mari, on his cell phone. Morningstar and Collins are roommates and fast friends, and Morningstar claims a special fondness for Sherr'mari.

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Hordes of media flooded the Kansas locker room before the Jayhawks practice on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Jayhawks will take on Villanova on Friday in the third round of the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament.

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Villanova's men's basketball team huddles after practice on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Wildcats will take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday in the third round of the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament in Detroit.

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Kansas Athletic Director Lew Perkins, left, chats with Villanova coach Jay Wright.

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Villanova's Antonio Pena warms up during practice.

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Members of the Villanova Men's Basketball Team gather before practice for the third round of the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

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Davidson's Stephen Curry exits an empty and cavernous Ford Field, which holds 72,818 people. The converted football field will be the site of tonight's NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal games.

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Davidson's Stephen Curry shoots around during practice for the third round of the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

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Kansas University's Sasha Kaun, left, shoots over Villanova's Marcus Austin. Kaun scored 11 points in the Jayhawks' last game against Villanova - an 83-62 'Nova rout on Jan. 22, 2005, in Philadelphia.

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Jayhawk catcher Brittany Hile, right, forces out a Missouri State opponent at home plate Wednesday, March 26, 2008 during the Jayhawks' home softball game.

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Junior Valerie George lets loose a pitch Wednesday, March 26, 2008 during the Jayhawks' home softball game against Missouri State.

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The Missouri State dugout celebrates Carrie Roberson's run Wednesday, March 26, 2008 during the Jayhawks' home softball game.

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Missouri State's Carrie Roberson, right, slides in safely at home plate Wednesday, March 26, 2008 as KU freshman catcher Brittany Hile defends the plate during the Jayhawks' home game.

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KU's softball team welcomes Liz Kocon at home plate after her home run against Missouri State. KU swept a doubleheader Wednesday at Arrocha Ballpark.

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KU Sophomore pitcher Thomas Marcin unleashes a pitch against Chicago State. KU beat CSU and Benedictine College on Wednesday at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Villanova's Casiem Drummond (5) gets help from teammate Shane Clark (22) and trainer Jeff Pierce. Drummond, Villanova's tallest player at 6-foot-10, broke his ankle against Siena and will not play Friday against Kansas.

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