KU freshman Cole Aldrich (45) hits a basket down low against Eastern Washington's Kellen Williams. Aldrich finished with six points and seven rebounds in 15 minutes.

Published on December 5, 2007

Kansas' Darnell Jackson slams against Eastern Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Brandon Rush, right, tugs the ball away from Eastern Washington's Brandon Moore. Rush finished with nine points, 10 rebounds and a steal in 22 minutes.

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Kansas coach Bill Self, right, jokes with Mario Chalmers in the Jayhawks' rout of EWU.

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Kansas' Tyrel Reed goes airborne and dishes to a teammate against Eastern Washington.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson offers up some advice to Darrell Arthur as Arthur lines up for a free throw against Eastern Washington.

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Kansas University's Darrell Arthur (00) hangs on the rim after powering home a dunk against Eastern Washington. Arthur had 15 points in the Jayhawks' 85-47 blowout at Allen Fieldhouse in this file photo.

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KU's Conner Teahan hits a reverse layup in the second half. Teahan had five points in just two minutes against Eastern Washington.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson works the paint against Eastern Washington's Trey Gross on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Basketball wasn't the only thing on the minds of KU fans inside Allen Fieldhouse, as this sign - a nod to Kansas' Orange Bowl bid - attests.

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Darnell Jackson, left, and Bill Self shake hands after a victory against Eastern Washington. About a year ago, Jackson told Self he was thinking about moving home to be with his family. "The hand that's been dealt to that family ... you'd say no family can endure that much," Self said.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush soars for an easy dunk against Eastern Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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After picking the pocket of Eastern Washington's Trey Gross, KU's Russell Robinson (3) runs a fast break. KU had 15 steals in an 85-47 victory Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers hits a three against Eastern Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Sasha Kaun battles for a possession against Eastern Washington's Kellen Williams. Kaun played just 12 minutes and had seven points.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur and Eastern Washington's Brandon Moore sky for a rebound on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers, right, wraps a pass around EWU's Brandon Moore. Chalmers had eight assists and six steals against the Eagles.

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Cindy Self, right, cheers from the stands as Kansas defeats Eastern Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse. Cindy's husband, Bill Self, is the Head Coach for the KU Men's Basketball team.

Published on December 6, 2007