Kansas' Mario Chalmers drains a three against Memphis' Antonio Anderson on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas Head Football Coach Mark Mangino awaits the beginning of the KU-Memphis game on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush warms up against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas defenders Darrell Arthur, left, and Brandon Rush double-team Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts in the 2008 NCAA Championship game. On Thursday Arthur and Rush declared for the 2008 NBA draft.

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Kansas guards Mario Chalmers, left, and Brandon Rush hustle for a loose ball with Memphis defenders Derrick Rose, left, and Joey Dorsey during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Jayhawk fans celebrate at the Alamodome.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush floats a shot over the Memphis defense for a bucket and a foul during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur (00) celebrates a dunk. At left is Memphis guard Doneal Mack.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins hooks a pass around Memphis forward Robert Dozier during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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KU guard Sherron Collins tangles with Memphis' Derrick Rose, left, for a loose ball. Antonio Anderson is at right.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur delivers a dunk over Memphis forward Joey Dorsey during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush is undercut by Memphis guard Antonio Anderson en route to the bucket during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush attempts to steal the ball from Memphis' Chris Douglas-Roberts on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self argues a call against his team on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Streamers rain down on the Alamodome after Kansas defeated Memphis.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur double team Memphis' Chris Douglas-Roberts on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur dunks on Memphis' Joey Dorsey on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Russell Robinson jumps over Memphis' Joey Dorsey on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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North Carolina Coach Roy Williams sports a Kansas sticker as KU plays against Memphis in the national title game.

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Kansas Band Member Andrew Flyer screams during a song as KU plays against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas tips off against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas coach Bill Self pumps the net after the clipping ceremony. Self and the Jayhawks won the national title in his fifth year at KU.

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The Kansas Jayhawks go wild with jubilation following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas coach Bill Self raises his fists to the KU fans in the Alamodome.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self celebrates after cutting down the net after beating Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Memphis Coach John Calipari buries his head as the game slips away.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson and Brandon Rush defend against Memphis Chris Douglas-Roberts on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers hoists a piece of the net on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins hoists the trophy on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur and Matt Kleinmann celebrate on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas celebrates on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins celebrate after beating Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self leaves the court to the applause of Kansas fans after defeating Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Sasha Kaun defends Memphis' Derrick Rose on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson defends Memphis' Chris Douglas Roberts on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas players watch highlights of the game against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins drives baseline against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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The Kansas Jayhawks hoist the NCAA Championship trophy following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Cindy Self puts her hands together in prayer during the Jayhawks celebration following their National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas fans go crazy following Mario Chalmers' three-pointer which pushed the game into overtime late in the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers and Brandon Rush salute each other in overtime Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self slaps hands with fans as he makes his way from the court with his arm around his son Tyler Self following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun, right, hugs teammate Matt Kleinmann following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Jayhawks hoist the NCAA Championship trophy following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers elevates for the three-pointer that put the game into overtime. Chalmers connected with 2.1 seconds left to tie it at 63, and the Jayhawks went on to win, 75-68 in overtime, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun reaches for an inbounded ball during the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas fans celebrate during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self whips the net during the clipping ceremony following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas fans go crazy during the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush swoops in to defend against a drive by Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts during the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush and Jeremy Case hug nearby Danny Manning on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas celebrates their national title against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Memphis guard Derrick Rose, left, cuts around Kansas’ Mario Chalmers in this April 7, 2008, file photo at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Memphis was forced on Thursday to vacate all of its victories from the 2007-08 season, where it lost to KU in the national championship. Memphis used an ineligible player, believed to be Rose.

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Kansas defenders Sasha Kaun, back, and Sherron Collins hound Memphis guard Antonio Anderson on his way to the bucket during the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas celebrates their national title against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self is congratulated on his national title victory against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas celebrates their national title on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers hoists his claim to the net following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas cheerleaders embrace following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Jayhawks go wild with jubilation on the court following their national championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun gets a hug from Lauren Self following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur goes up for the tip in overtime against Memphis forward Robert Dozier during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas defenders Darrell Arthur, left, and Brandon Rush reach in to defend against a shot by Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts during overtime Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas players watch a highlight reel of the NCAA tournament following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Memphis guard Derrick Rose fades for a jumper over the Kansas defense during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Jayhawks come together in a huddle prior to tipoff Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas University's Mario Chalmers (15) leads the celebration as time runs out on the Jayhawks' 75-68 overtime victory over Memphis. Chalmers hit a three-pointer to tie it with 2.1 seconds left in regulation, and the Jayhawks went on to win their first national title in 20 years.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush extends to defend against a drive by Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self tries to calm down the Jayhawks as they begin to slip in the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson wants a traveling call from a game official as he defends Memphis guard Derrick Rose during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas assistant coach Danny Manning clips his share of the net following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas fans line the stands after KU defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Jeremy Case and Sherron Collins embrace after defeating Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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2002 Kansas Alumn Carlos A. Obando, from Houston, Texas., thrusts a placard into the air after the Jayhawks defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Streamers fall on the court after Kansas defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins watches as Memphis' Derrick Rose fall to the ground on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers meets with fans after the Jayhawks defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Former Kansas player Julian Wright hugs passersby after Kansas defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson flies in a gets a hand in the face of Memphis' Derrick Rose on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Young Jayhawk fan Austin Sanders, 11, looks to capture the excitement in the Alamodome with a photograph prior to tipoff of the national championship against Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Basketball Band goes wild after the Jayhawks defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush connects over Memphis' Derrick Rose on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Photographers jostle for safety as Kansas' Mario Chalmers and Memphis' Antonio Anderson fly out of bounds on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins has the ball smacked away by Memphis' Derrick Rose and and Antonio Anderson on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur get in the face of Memphis' Chris Douglas-Roberts on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers drives against Memphis' Joey Dorsey on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers elevates for a three-pointer in the remaining seconds of regulation Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Chalmers swished the three to send the game into overtime.

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