Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives to the bucket against the Bradley defense in the second half.

Published on March 18, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers dives for an attempted steal against Bradley guard Will Franklin in the second half of play.

Published on March 18, 2006

Kansas guards Russell Robinson, front, and Mario Chalmers take questions from media members following their first round loss to Bradley Friday night.

Published on March 17, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers is smotherd by Bradley center Patrick O'Bryant while driving in the first half.

Published on March 17, 2006

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.

Published on March 17, 2006

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.

Published on March 17, 2006

Kansas guard Julian Wright looks for a loose ball with teammate Mario Chalmers, back, and Texas forward Mike Williams in the second half of play.

Published on March 15, 2006

Between Kansas University chancellor Robert Hemenway, left, and head coach Bill Self, Mario Chalmers raises the Big 12 Tournament MVP trophy.

Published on March 15, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers leaves Texas defender Daniel Gibson in the dust as he heads for the baseline in the second half.

Published on March 15, 2006

Kansas guards Jeff Hawkins, right, and Brandon Rush celebrate with director of basketball operations Ronnie Chalmers following their Big XII Championship victory over Texas.

Published on March 12, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers breaks up the court past Nebraska guard Jamel White in the second half of play.

Published on March 11, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers catches an earfull from head coach Bill Self in the middle of the second half.

Published on March 10, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives against Oklahoma State guard Torre Johnson Jr. in the first half of play.

Published on March 10, 2006

Teammates Russell Robinson, left, Julian Wright, Sasha Kaun, Mario Chalmers and Brandon Rush huddle for a quick team meeting with close to a minute left to play in Friday's game against Oklahoma State.

Published on March 10, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmer cheers after forcing an Oklahoma State turnover in the second half of play.

Published on March 10, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lays up a shot over Oklahoma State defenders JamesOn Curry and Mario Boggan in the first half.

Published on March 10, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers gets tangled up with Kansas State guard Lance Harris as he drives to the bucket in the first half of play.

Published on March 4, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers breaks around Colorado defender Richard Roby in the second half.

Published on March 1, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives past Colorado defender Marcus Hall in the second half.

Published on March 1, 2006

Freshmen forward Julian Wright, left, and guard Mario Chalmers, right, team up to defend Colorado forward Chris Copeland's shot during the second half. The Jayhawks beat the Buffaloes 75-54 Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 1, 2006

Freshmen guard Mario Chalmers slips past Colorado guard Richard Roby with the help of a C.J. Giles screen during the second half. The Jayhawks beat the Buffaloes 75-54 Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 1, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers tries to drive on Texas defender P.J. Tucker in the second half.

Published on February 25, 2006

Kansas guard Julian Wright, second from left, stares at at the score as the rest of the bench including, Brandon Rush, left, Sasha Kaun, Jeff Hawkins, and Mario Chalmers, right, sits dejected in the final moments of Saturday's loss to Texas at the Frank Erwin center in Austin.

Published on February 25, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers relaxes his head on a basketball as he stretches prior to tipoff against Texas Saturday night at the Frank Erwin Center.

Published on February 25, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers and Brandon Rush converse during a timeout Tuesday night against Baylor.

Published on February 21, 2006

Kansas guards Mario Chalmers and Jeff Hawkins laugh it up Tuesday night on the bench in the final minutes against Baylor. Hawkins was suspended for the game by coach Bill Self for leaving the scene of an accident that occurred over the weekend.

Published on February 21, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives around Baylor defender Curtis Jerrells in the first half.

Published on February 21, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives the lane between Missouri defenders Jimmy McKinney, back, and Thomas Gardner in the second half.

Published on February 19, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers looks to drive to the bucket as he is defended by Oklahoma State's JamesOn Curry in the second half of the Oklahoma State game.

Published on February 14, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers regains his footing as he pressures Oklahoma State guard Jamaal Brown in the first half.

Published on February 13, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers is defended by Oklahoma State's David Monds, left, and Terrel Harris in the first half.

Published on February 13, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lofts a second-half shot over Iowa State defender Ross Marsden Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on February 12, 2006

Mario Chalmers escorts Rusell Robinson away from the fracas with the ISU players in the second half.

Published on February 11, 2006

Mario Chalmers shoots a three pointer over ISU's Curtis Stinson in the first half.

Published on February 11, 2006

Mario Chalmers drives past Nebraska's Charles Richardson in the first half.

Published on February 9, 2006

Mario Chalmers drives against NU's Charles Richardson in the second half.

Published on February 8, 2006

Mario Chalmers gets mugged by NU's Aleks Maric in the second half.

Published on February 8, 2006

Sasha Kaun and Mario Chalmers tie up B.J. Walker in the second half.

Published on February 8, 2006

From left, Brandon Rush, Mario Chalmers and Russell Robinson warm up before the Nebraska game.

Published on February 8, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers comes down with a board as a host of Jayhawks and Sooners battle for position under the bucket in the second half of play.

Published on February 5, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers picks off a steal from Oklahoma's David Godbold, left, and Terrell Everett in the second half of the Oklahoma game.

Published on February 5, 2006

Mario Chalmers drives against Martin Zeno in the first half of the KU-Texas Tech game Monday evening.

Published on January 30, 2006

Mario Chalmers, Jeff Hawkins and Brandon Rush joke around at the end of the Texas Tech game.

Published on January 30, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers is fouled on the way to the bucket by Iowa State defender Rahshon Clark after a second half steal.

Published on January 28, 2006

Kansas freshman Mario Chalmers (15) reacts to a foul call as KU's Darnell Jackson (32) helps an Aggie off the floor.

Published on January 26, 2006

Kansas' Mario Chalmers, right, drives on A&M's Eddie Smith in the second half.

Published on January 25, 2006

Mario Chalmers chases down a lose ball during the first half against Texas A&M.

Published on January 25, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers looks up at the scoreboard in front of teammate Jeff Hawkins late in the second half.

Published on January 17, 2006

Freshmen guard Mario Chalmers tries to catch up with K-State guard Mario Taybron during the first half. T

Published on January 14, 2006

Freshman guard Mario Chalmers reacts to a foul call late in the second half. Chalmers had a career-high 20 points in the loss to K-State.

Published on January 14, 2006

Freshmen guard Mario Chalmers warms up before Saturday afternoon's tilt against K-State.

Published on January 14, 2006

Fired-up Jayhawks Christian Moody (34), Brandon Rush, center, and Mario Chalmers react to a second-half bucket by Chalmers in the Jayhawks' 75-63 victory over Colorado. The three combined for 46 points in the Jayhawks' victory Wednesday in Boulder, Colo.

Published on January 12, 2006

Kansas freshman Mario Chalmers, right, dishes the ball to a teammate in the first half. Chalmers had 11 points and six assists in the Jayhawks' 75-63 victory Wednesday over Colorado in Boulder, Colo.

Published on January 11, 2006

Mario Chalmers and Julian Wright celebrate in the second half against Kentucky.

Published on January 7, 2006

Sophomore forward Sasha Kaun and freshmen guard Mario Chalmers team up to block Kentucky's Rekalin Sims during the second half.

Published on January 7, 2006

Freshmen guard Mario Chalmers gets tangled up with Kentucky guard Rajon Rondo during the second half. The Jayhawks beat the Wildcats 73-46 Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 7, 2006

KU's Mario Chalmers drives a fastbreak after a steal against Kentucky's Ramel Bradley in the first half.

Published on January 7, 2006

KU's Mario Chalmers (15) goes up for an offensive board in the first half against Yale forward Travis Pinick. The Jayhawks outrebounded Yale, 43-27.

Published on January 4, 2006

Kansas University's Mario Chalmers, right, swipes a possession from Yale guard Nick Holmes in front of the KU bench, one of Kansas' 13 steals against the Bulldogs.

Published on January 4, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers threads the lane around New Orleans defender Jacob Manning in the first half of Thursday night's game.

Published on December 29, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers has his shot swatted away by New Orleans forward Shawn Malloy in the second half of play.

Published on December 29, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers chases down a loose ball with Northern Colorado's Darren Jefferies during the first half.

Published on December 22, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, right, pushes around Pepperdine's Gregg Barlow during the second half.

Published on December 20, 2005

Kansas center Sasha Kaun, right, tries to calm down freshman guard Mario Chalmers in the first half.

Published on December 20, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers leads the charge up the court during the first half of Monday night's game against Pepperdine.

Published on December 19, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers pulls up for a shot over Pepperdine's Jarrad Henry and Gregg Barlow during the second half of play.

Published on December 19, 2005

KU assistant coach Ronnie Chalmers and his son Mario shop for Christmas presents for the Salvation Army on Thursday.

Published on December 16, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers puts up a free throw during the second half of Saturday's game at Kemper Arena.

Published on December 11, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers pulls up for a shot over California guard Richard Midgley. Chalmers was 0-for-3 with six turnovers against the Bears.

Published on December 11, 2005

Mario Chalmers reacts to getting a turnover against Chet Stachitas in the second half.

Published on December 7, 2005

KU's Mario Chalmers (15) takes off with a steal from WIU's Sean Blalock in the second half. The Leathernecks had 22 turnovers in their loss to Kansas.

Published on December 4, 2005

Kansas' Mario Chalmers, left, contests a possession with WIU's Sean Blalock.

Published on December 4, 2005

Mario Chalmers cries out after colliding with the goalpost after flying off the court on a technical foul.

Published on December 1, 2005

Mario Chalmers flies off the court after getting hammered by Nevada's Chad Bell who was called for a technical foul.

Published on December 1, 2005

Mario Chalmers, center, brings the ball up the court.

Published on December 1, 2005

Kansas University student assistant Moulaye Niang and basketball players, left, Mario Chalmers, Brandon Rush, and Russell Robinson brave the waves on Kaanapali Beach Thursday afternoon in Maui.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers pulls up for a jumper from the arc in the first half of Wednesday's game against Chaminade.

Published on November 23, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers pressures Chaminade guard Corey Campbell during the first half of play.

Published on November 23, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers applies pressure to Arkansas forward Darian Townes during the first half of the Maui Invitational Tuesday at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui.

Published on November 23, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers pulls up for a jumper over Arkansas defender Eric Ferguson during the second half.

Published on November 22, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers applies pressure to Arkansas forward Darian Townes during the first half of the Maui Invitational Tuesday at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui.

Published on November 22, 2005

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers hangs in the air and is hounded by Arizona defenders Mohamed Tangara, left, and Kirk Walters in this photo from the last meeting between the Jayhawks and Wildcats, a 61-49 Arizona victory in Maui in 2005.

Published on November 22, 2005

Dejected Jayhawks Matt Kleinmann, left, Christian Moody, center, and Mario Chalmers leave the Lahaina Civic Center court after their 61-49 loss to Arizona. KU fell to the ninth-ranked Wildcats on Monday in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Published on November 22, 2005

Kansas freshman Mario Chalmers, right, drives on Idaho State's Ryan Baumgartner. Chalmers had 15 points - including 7-for-7 shooting from the free-throw line - with four steals in his collegiate debut.

Published on November 19, 2005

Kansas freshman guard Mario Chalmers and senior guard Jeff Hawkins talk strategy during a break in action.

Published on November 18, 2005

Bill Self jokes with Mario Chalmers as he leaves the court in the second half.

Published on November 14, 2005

Kansas freshman guard Mario Chalmers, left, works his way around a pick as he chases after Fort Hays State's Tyrone Shephard. Chalmers had 10 points against the Tigers.

Published on November 10, 2005

Kansas freshman Mario Chalmers moves to the bucket between Fort Hays State defenders Colin Olberding, left, and Denolus Howard in the second half.

Published on November 9, 2005

Kansas University's newcomers will get their first taste of Jayhawk action against Fort Hays State. Rodrick Stewart, second from right, won't play in accordance with NCAA transfer rules, but the KU freshmen, from left, Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright, Micah Downs and Brandon Rush will play in KU's exhibition opener tonight at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 9, 2005

From left, Mario Chalmers, Jeremy Case and Jeff Hawkins sing the KU alma mater Friday at Late Night in the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 15, 2005

Freshman Mario Chalmers drives past Christian Moody at Late Night in the Phog.

Published on October 15, 2005

Freshman Mario Chalmers drives between Rodrick Stewart and Christian Moody during a scrimmage Friday at Late Night in the Phog.

Published on October 15, 2005

Kansas freshman guard Mario Chalmers.

Published on October 14, 2005

The Chalmers family, from left, freshman guard Mario, mother Almarie and new Kansas University director of basketball operations Ronnie, is a new addition to Jayhawk athletics. The family recently relocated to Lawrence from Anchorage, Alaska.

Published on August 21, 2005