The Jayhawks watch as freshman guard Julian Wright goes up for a windmill dunk toward the end of the 'Hawks' practice Thursday at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

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Kansas guard Jeff Hawkins slaps the outstretched hands of fans as he and Matt Kleinmann make their way off the court following the Jayhawks' practice Thursday afternoon at the Palace in Auburn Hills.

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Bradley big man Patrick O'Bryant lays up a finger roll as he and his teammates practice Thursday evening at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

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Jayhawk fan Alex Muir, 14, of Commerce, Michigan, left, awaits autographs from the players along with other fans as Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, makes his way down the row Thursday afternoon at the Palace in Auburn Hills.

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Kansas head basketball coach observes his Jayhawks during Thursday's practice at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush puts up a shot during Thursday's practice at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

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Bradley big man Patrick O'Bryant has a laugh during Bradley's workout at the Palace of Auburn Hills Thursday evening.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers leans in as he listens to teammate Sasha Kaun answer questions Thursday afternoon during a press conference prior to the Jayhawks' practice at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self laughs as he answers questions during a press conference prior to the Jayhawks' practice Thursday at the Palace in Auburn Hills.

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Bradley head basketball coach Jim Les takes questions from media members during a press conference prior to the Braves' practice Thursday at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

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The Jayhawks run through a weave during the beginning of practice Thursday afternoon at the Palace in Auburn Hills.

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A sweaty Julian Wright watches as his teammates put up shots as the Jayhawks practice Thursday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Wright and his freshman teammates will get their first taste of NCAA tournament play tomorrow evening against Bradley.

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