Mario Chalmers 2006-07

Kansas University's Mario Chalmers, second from left, is double-teamed by UCLA's Josh Shipp, left, and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute. Chalmers scored just two points in KU's 68-55 loss to UCLA on Saturday in San Jose, Calif.

Published on March 26, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers intercepts a pass intended for UCLA's Josh Shipp on Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Ca.

Published on March 24, 2007

UCLA smothers Kansas' Mario Chalmers as he attempts a jumper in the paint on Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Ca.

Published on March 24, 2007

UCLA's Josh Shipp blocks the shot of Mario Chalmers on Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Ca.

Published on March 24, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers looks to drive around UCLA forward Alfred Aboya during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Bruins at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.

Published on March 24, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers hits the deck after running into traffic in the first half. Back is forward Darnell Jackson.

Published on March 24, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers looks to dish the ball as he is defended by UCLA forward Alfred Aboya during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Bruins at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.

Published on March 24, 2007

Kansas forward Darrell Arthur pressures UCLA guard Josh Shipp during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Bruins at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Right are Kansas defenders Mario Chalmers, front, Julian Wright.

Published on March 24, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers celebrates a run against UCLA in the first half on Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Ca.

Published on March 24, 2007

Kansas guards Mario Chalmers and Russell Robinson, right, battle for a rebound with Southern Illinois forward Matt Shaw during the first half of Thursday's game against the Salukis at the HP Pavillion in San Jose. Far left is Kansas forward Julian Wright.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lunges to defend against Southern Illinois guard Bryan Mullins in the second half of play.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers slips as he defends Southern Illinois guard Bryan Mullins during the second half of Thursday's game against the Salukis at the HP Pavillion in San Jose.

Published on March 22, 2007

Kansas head coach Bill Self rips into center Sasha Kaun for his defensive play during the first half of Thursday's game against the Salukis at the HP Pavillion in San Jose. Left of center is guard Mario Chalmers and right is guard Rodrick Stewart.

Published on March 22, 2007

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

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 UNIVERSITY SOPHOMORE GUARD MARIO CHALMERS chases down a loose ball during a game earlier this season at Texas Tech. Chalmers and his teammates are just two victories away from seeing their dream of a trip to the Final Four come to fruition.

Published on March 21, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers cuts around Kentucky guard Joe Crawford during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

Published on March 18, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers slaps the hands of his teammates as Friday night's first-round blowout against Niagara comes to a close.

Published on March 16, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers hits a jumper against Niagara's Tyrone Lewis in the first half.

Published on March 16, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers is left all alone and slams during a fast break against Niagara in the second half.

Published on March 16, 2007

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.

Published on March 16, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers soars in to defend against a three-pointer by Texas guard A.J. Abrams during overtime of Sunday's championship game of the Big XII Tournament against the Longhorns at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

Published on March 11, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers comes away with a steal from Kansas State guard Lance Harris during the second half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

Published on March 10, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lofts a floater over Oklahoma defenders Longar Longar, front, and Taylor Griffin during the second half of Friday's quarterfinal game of the Big XII Tournament against the Sooners at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

Published on March 9, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers pushes the ball up the court against Texas on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 3, 2007

After nailing a three pointer, Kansas' Mario Chalmers returns to defense still holding his release against Texas on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 3, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers raises a piece of the net in the air after beating Texas on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks clinched the Big 12 Championship with the victory.

Published on March 3, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers defends against Texas guard A.J. Abrams during the first half of Saturday's game against the Longhorns at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 3, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers is fouled on the shot by Oklahoma guard David Godbold during the second half of Monday night's game at Lloyd Noble center in Norman.

Published on February 26, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lays up a shot over Oklahoma forward Nate Carter during the first half of Monday night's game at Lloyd Noble center in Norman.

Published on February 26, 2007

Kansas center Sasha Kaun looks to smother a pass from Oklahoma guard Michael Neal as he and guards Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins defend against the Sooners during the first half of Monday night's game at Lloyd Noble center in Norman.

Published on February 26, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers gives thanks to his teammates as they leave the court at halftime with a 41-15 lead over Iowa State on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on February 24, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers lays one in against Iowa State on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on February 24, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers claps as the Jayhawks begin to widen their lead in the second half of Monday night's game against the Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum.

Published on February 19, 2007

Kansas players Mario Chalmers, left, Darrell Arthur, Darnell Jackson and Rodrick Stewart, bottom right, battle for a loose ball with Kansas State's David Hoskins and Akeem Wright, right, during the first half of Monday night's game against the Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum.

Published on February 19, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers breaks around Kansas State guard Akeem Wright during the second half of Monday night's game against the Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum.

Published on February 19, 2007

Kansas defenders Mario Chalmers, center, and Darnell Jackson soar in to defend against a shot by Kansas State guard Akeem Wright during the first half of Monday night's game against the Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum.

Published on February 19, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers waits to pick off a loose ball after it was batted from Nebraska guard Ryan Anderson by Kansas forward Darrell Arthur in the second half.

Published on February 17, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers moves a pass around Nebraska guard Marcus Perry during the first half of Saturday's game against the Cornhuskers at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on February 17, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers splits Nebraska defenders Aleks Maric, left, and Mark Smith for a bucket during the first half of Saturday's game against the Cornhuskers at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on February 17, 2007

Kansas guard Sherron Collins soars in to defend against a shot by Missouri guard Keon Lawrence along with Kansas guard Mario Chalmers in the first half of play.

Published on February 10, 2007

Kansas guards Mario Chalmers, left, and Sherron Collins slap hands during a break from action in the second half of the Saturday, February 10, 2007, game against the Tigers at Mizzou Arena.

Published on February 10, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers wrestles for a loose ball with Kansas State forward Serge Afeli in the second half of play.

Published on February 7, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers shoots, and is fouled by Kansas State's Blake Young, on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on February 7, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers (15) and Julian Wright (30) battle for a loose ball against Texas A&M's Bryan Davis.

Published on February 3, 2007

Kansas' Julian Wright (30) scrambles for the ball against Texas A&M's Acie Law IV in the first half as Mario Chalmers looks on on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse

Published on February 3, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers keep posession under pressure from Texas A&M' Bryan Davis (34) on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse

Published on February 3, 2007

Kansas' Mario Chalmers flattens Texas A&M's Dominique Kirk on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. No foul was called on the play.

Published on February 3, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers launches up a three over Baylor guard Aaron Bruce during the first half of Wednesday's game against the Bears at the Ferrell Center in Waco.

Published on January 24, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers calls his teammates over for a huddle with center Sasha Kaun, center, and guard Brandon Rush during the second half of Wednesday's game against the Bears at the Ferrell Center in Waco.

Published on January 24, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers chases down a loose ball after stripping it from Texas Tech guard Charlie Burgess during the first half of Saturday's game against the Red Raiders in Lubbock.

Published on January 20, 2007

Kansas' Julian Wright high fives teammate Mario Chalmers in the first half. Iowa State forward Wesley Johnson is left.

Published on January 13, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers leans in for a shot against Iowa State center Jiri Hubalek during the second half of Saturday's game against the Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum.

Published on January 13, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers beats Oklahoma State defenders Terrel Harris and David Monds to the bucket for a layup during the second half of Wednesday night's game against the Cowboys at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 10, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives to the bucket around South Carolina forward Dominique Archer, back, as forward Brandon Wallace and Kansas forward Julian Wright watch during the second half of Sunday's game against the Gamecocks at the Colonial Center in Columbia, South Carolina.

Published on January 7, 2007

Kansas forward Darnell Jackson encourages teammate Mario Chalmers before Chalmers went to the line after an intentional foul was called against South Carolina in the first half for hacking Chalmers on the drive.

Published on January 7, 2007

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers pressures Detroit guard Jon Goode during the second half of Thursday night's game against the Titans at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 28, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers fires up a three-pointer over Detroit guard Zach Everingham during the first half of Thursday night's game against the Titans at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 28, 2006

Erin Wilson, 10, left, waits as Kansas guard Mario Chalmers signs the back of her jersey at the Bill Self Basketball Holiday Clinic. The event drew hundreds of youngsters to Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday.

Published on December 28, 2006

Kansas' Mario Chalmers drives past a Boston College Eagle for two in the paint on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. Chalmers led Kansas with 22 points.

Published on December 23, 2006

Kansas' Mario Chalmers challenges Boston College's Sean Marshall on a three-point attempt on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 23, 2006

Kansas' Mario Chalmers (15) elevates and hits a three over Winston-Salem State's Darius Floyd (23) in the second half.

Published on December 19, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers reacts in disbelief after being called for a foul during the second half of Saturday's game against the Rockets at Kemper Arena. Toledo guard Justin Ingram is right.

Published on December 9, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers celebrates after taking a charge during the first half of Monday night's game against the Trojans at Allen Fieldhouse

Published on December 4, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers puts up a floater during the second half of Monday night's game against the Trojans at Allen Fieldhouse

Published on December 4, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers swings back after taking a charge from Southern California guard Daniel Hackett during the first half of Monday night's game against the Trojans at Allen Fieldhouse

Published on December 4, 2006

Kansas' Mario Chalmers attempts a three over DePaul's Wilson Chandler during the final seconds of KU's loss on Saturday.

Published on December 2, 2006

Kansas' Mario Chalmers stretches before tipoff against DePaul on Saturday in Chicago, Ill.

Published on December 2, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives against Florida guard Corey Brewer during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Gators at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

Published on November 26, 2006

Kansas guards Russell Robinson left, and Mario Chalmers congratulate each other after finishing off Florida in overtime 82-80 in Las Vegas.

Published on November 26, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers pokes away a steal from Ball State guard Peyton Stovall during the first half of Friday night's game against the Cardinals at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

Published on November 24, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers strips the ball from Tennessee State guard LaDarious Weaver during the first half of Tuesday night's game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 21, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers glides in for a bucket against Tennessee State guard Reiley Ervin during the first half of Tuesday night's game against the Tigers at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 21, 2006

Kansas' Mario Chalmers leaves the Towson Tigers far behind as he scores an easy two on Sunday at Memorial Stadium.

Published on November 19, 2006

Kansas' Mario Chalmers scores one of a trio of three-pointers on Sunday against Towson.

Published on November 19, 2006

Poster-sized faces of Kansas' Julian Wright, left, and Mario Chalmers dance above the crowd at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 19, 2006

Kansas' Mario Chalmers defends Oral Roberts' Ken Tutt.

Published on November 16, 2006

Kansas' Sherron Collins (4) Mario Chalmers (15) and Darrell Arthur (00) exit the court after losing to unranked Oral Roberts, 78-71, on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 15, 2006

Kansas' Mario Chalmers dunks over Oral Roberts' Caleb Green. The play was one of Kansas' few highlights from Wednesday's loss.

Published on November 15, 2006

Julian Wright (30) and Mario Chalmers grace the regional Sports Illustrated cover featuring Kansas University. S.I. has Kansas, Florida and North Carolina 1-2-3 this year.

Published on November 15, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers flips extends for a shot behind the back over Northern Arizona forward Kyle Landry during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Lumberjacks at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 11, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers glides to the bucket past Northern Arizona defender Ryan McCurdy during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Lumberjacks at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 11, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers warms up prior to the start of the Jayhawks' game against the Lumberjacks at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 11, 2006

Injured Kansas guard Mario Chalmers watches from the bench Tuesday night.

Published on November 8, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers throws down a dunk after a feed from Sherron Collins during the second half of Thursday night's exhibition game against the Ichabods at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 2, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers collides with Washburn guard Andrew Meile while going for a steal during the first half of Thursday night's exhibition game against the Ichabods at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 2, 2006

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers slides across the floor for a loose ball with Washburn forward Dylan Channel during the first half of Thursday night's exhibition game against the Ichabods at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 2, 2006

After an impressive freshman year, Mario Chalmers (15) shared the Jayhawks' most improved player award with Julian Wright.

Published on November 1, 2006

Sophomore guard Mario Chalmers will team with junior Russell Robinson in the Jayhawks' starting backcourt again this season. Chalmers was second on the team in scoring last season and was named Most Outstanding Player of the Big 12 tournament in Dallas.

Published on October 18, 2006

Kansas' Sherron Collins, left, attempts to block the shot of Mario Chalmers. The scrimmage was part of the Late Night in the Phog festivities Friday in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 15, 2006