NCAA Tourney: KU vs Niagara
Kansas fan Reid Leonard, 14, from Overland Park, snaps a photo of the Michael Jordan statue outside the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Leonard traveled with his family to the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in the Windy City. View photo »
A swarm of basketball fans filter into the United Center for Kansas' first-round game against Niagara Friday night in Chicago. View photo »
The Jayhawks warm up prior to the start of Friday night's first-round game of the NCAA Tournament against Niagara at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas' Brandon Rush ties up Niagara's Stanley Hodge in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas forward Darrell Arthur defends against Niagara guard Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
The Kansas basketball band pumps up the crowd during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas guard Sherron Collins floats in for a bucket over Niagara defenders Charron Fisher and Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun defends against the shot by Niagara guard Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas' Sharron Collins drives against Niagara's Stanley Hodge in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Sharron Collins hits a jumper in the lane against Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Sherron Collins smashes into Niagara's Charron Fisher (24) as he hands the ball off to teammate Lorenzo Miles in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Sharron Collins is fouled by Niagara's Charron Fisher in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun beats Niagara' J.R. Duffey to the tip-off in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Niagara's Head Coach Joe Mihalich buries his head in his hands in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Brandon Rush struggles for the ball against Niagara's Tyrone Lewis in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas forward Julian Wright looks to grab a rebound over Niagara guard Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas guard Brandon Rush chases down a loose ball as Niagara guard Tyrone Lewis hits the deck during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas University freshman Logan Heer, from Olathe, busts out in jubilation in the second half of the KU-Niagara game. Heer, a member of the KU Basketball Band, will return to the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday for the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. View photo »
Kansas forward Darrell Arthur blocks a layup by Niagara guard Tyrone Lewis during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas guard Mario Chalmers is fouled by Niagara forward J.R. Duffey during the second half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas freshman Logan Weer, Olathe, center goes wild next to sophomore Emma Willis, Oskaloosa, as the Jayhawks dismantle Niagara during the second half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas guard Sherron Collins looks to edge his way around a pick set by Niagara center Benson Egemonye as he guards Stanley Hodge during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
2006 Kansas University graduates Tamara Dugard, left, Cary, North Carolina, and Melanie Guse, Sioux Falls, South Dakota cheer on the 'Hawks during the second half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas forward Julian Wright throws down a dunk as Niagara guard Charron Fisher watches during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun extends to defend Niagara guard Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas fan Nick Baer, from Atlanta, hoists a placard showing his pick to win the NCAA Men's Basketball Championships. View photo »
Kansas Head Coach Bill Self directs the Jayhawks during a timeout against Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Julian Wright runs into against Niagara's Charron Fisher in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Julian Wright splits the Niagara defenders Charron Fisher (24) and J.R. Duffey in the first half. View photo »
Kansas University sophomore Tyler Metzger, Oskaloosa, top and freshman Logan Heer, Olathe, wait in anticipation for the Jayhawks to clear 100 point during Friday night's first-round game against Niagara at the United Center in Chicago. The Jayhawks dismantled the Purple Eagles 107-67 to advance to the second round. View photo »
Niagara guard Charron Fisher holds his head in his hands during he waning moments of the Jayhawks' 107-67 win over the Purple Eagles. View photo »
Kansas' Darrell Arthur soars in for a slam against Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Mario Chalmers is left all alone and slams during a fast break against Niagara in the second half. View photo »
Kansas' Julian Wright out-rebounds Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Mario Chalmers hits a jumper against Niagara's Tyrone Lewis in the first half. View photo »
Kansas guard Mario Chalmers slaps the hands of his teammates as Friday night's first-round blowout against Niagara comes to a close. View photo »
Kansas' fast tempo caused Niagara's Tyrone Lewis and Kansas' Darrell Arthur to catch a breather in the first half. View photo »
Kansas cheerleaders entertain the crowd as the Jayhawks take on Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
A handful of Jayhawks, including Kansas' Brad Witherspoon, poured the points on Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Sherron Collins, left, and Darrell Arthur celebrate a blowout victory over Niagara in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Julian Wright slaps hands with fans as he enters the United Center in Chicago, Ill. to take on Niagara. View photo »
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- Derek Fine : TE, Buffalo Bills
- Charles Gordon : CB, Minnesota Vikings
- Justin Hartwig : OL, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Marcus Henry : WR, New York Jets
- Adrian Jones : OL, Kansas City Chiefs
- David McMillan : LB, Cleveland Browns
- Moran Norris : FB, San Francisco 49ers
- Brandon Rideau : WR, Chicago Bears
- Mark Simmons : WR, Houston Texans
- Aqib Talib : CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- All-time list of 'Hawks in the NFL
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- Mario Chalmers : G, Miami Heat
- Nick Collison : C-F, Seattle Sonics
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- Darnell Jackson : F, Cleveland Caveliers
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- Paul Pierce : G-F, Boston Celtics
- Scot Pollard : C-F, Boston Celtics
- Brandon Rush : G, Indiana Pacers
- Billy Thomas : G, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Jacque Vaughn : G, San Antonio Spurs Julian Wright : F, New Orleans Hornets
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