Kansas University's Mario Chalmers studies the Southern Illinois media guide. The Jayhawks fielded questions from the media - many about SIU's vaunted defense - Wednesday in the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

Published on March 22, 2007

Brandon Rush works on his three-point shot during practice. Rush hit seven of eight three-point attempts last weekend.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas guard Sherron Collins, right, feeds a pass to Brady Morningstar (12) during a short-range passing drill. The Jayhawks practiced Wednesday in the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas assistants Danny Manning, top, and Tim Jankovich run a drill at Wednesday's practice. Jankovich will leave Kansas to become head coach at Illinois State next season, but players say his departure hasn't been a distraction. Manning will take Jankovich's place on the KU coaching staff.

Published on March 22, 2007

The Jayhawks shoot around during Wednesday's practice. HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., will be the site for tonight's West Regional semifinal between Kansas University and Southern Illinois.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas coach Bill Self, left, and guard Sherron Collins joke as they sign autographs. Several Jayhawks braved the autograph line after Wednesday's open practice.

Published on March 22, 2007

Brandon Rush and the rest of the Kansas Jayhawks arrive at the HP Pavillion on Wednesday for practice in anticipation for Thursday's game against the Souther Illinois Salukis.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas' Head Coach Bill Self is cornered by the media before practice on Wednesday at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, Ca.

Published on March 22, 2007

The Kansas Jayhawks warm up with a full-court jog on Wednesday at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, Calif.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas' Head Coach Bill Self paces mid-court during practice on Wednesday at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, Calif.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas' Head Coach Bill Self signs basketballs after practice on Wednesday at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, Calif.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers leans up against the locker room wall as he and other players sit for media interviews prior to Wednesday's practice at the HP Pavillion in San Jose.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas guard Sherron Collins laughs as he runs down the court during Wednesday's practice at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush laughs as he answers questions from media members in the Jayhawks' locker room prior to the start of Wednesday's practice at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas head coach Bill Self stops in the hallway for interviews with media members prior to the start of Wednesday's practice at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas guard Sherron Collins autographs the back of Kansas City, Mo. Jayhawk fan Emily Orndoff's shirt as the players exit the HP Pavilion court after Wednesday's practice.

Published on March 22, 2007

Southern Illinois' Tyrone Green slams during practice. The Salukis tuned up Wednesday for tonight's Sweet 16 showdown with Kansas University.

Published on March 22, 2007

Southern Illinois' Jamaal Tatum goes in for a layup during practice on Wednesday in preparation for Thursday's game against Kansas in San Jose, Ca.

Published on March 22, 2007

Southern Illinois' Matt Shaw works the paint on Wednesday during practice for the Kansas game slated for Thursday in San Jose, Ca. Shaw, who injured in ankle in the first round of the NCAA tournament last week, is expected to play against KU.

Published on March 22, 2007

The Southern Illinois Salukis warm up during practice on Wednesday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Ca.

Published on March 22, 2007

Southern Illinois head coach Chris Lowery addresses media members during a press conference Wednesday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.

Published on March 22, 2007

Southern Illinois forward Matt Shaw goes up for a shot over teammate and guard Christian Cornelius during Wednesday's practice at the HP Pavillion. Shaw practiced with the Salukis after suffering an ankle injury.

Published on March 22, 2007

Southern Illinois guard Jamaal Tatum pulls up for a jumper during Wednesday's practice at the HP Pavillion in San Jose.

Published on March 22, 2007