Kansas guard Brandon Rush laughs with Iowa State guard Wesley Johnson as the two line up for free throws during the second half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Published on February 27, 2008

Kansas forward Darnell Jackson (32) momentarily loses track of a rebound as Kansas guard Brandon Rush wrestles for position with Iowa State forward Cory Johnson. KU outrebounded the Cyclones, 43-30.

Published on February 27, 2008

Kansas forward Darnell Jackson reaches to defend against the pass from Oklahoma State guard Obi Muonelo during the second half Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Brandon Rush is center.

Published on February 24, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush cuts through Oklahoma State defenders Tyler Hatch, left, and Terrel Harris for a bucket and a foul during the second half Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Published on February 24, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush puts up a jumper over Colorado forward Marcus King-Stockton during the first half Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on February 16, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush breaks for the bucket past Colorado guard Cory Higgens during the first half Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse. Back is Kansas forward Darnell Jackson.

Published on February 16, 2008

Texas guard A.J. Abrams slips a shot past Kansas guard Brandon Rush (25). Abrams had 14 points against the Jayhawks.

Published on February 11, 2008

A dazed-looking group of Jayhawks, from left, Darrell Arthur, Mario Chalmers, Sasha Kaun, Brandon Rush and Russell Robinson, stand through a timeout in the second half.

Published on February 11, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush looks to slow up Texas guard Justin Mason, right, on his way to the bucket. Mason had nine points and Rush 10 on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin..

Published on February 11, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush and Baylor's Aaron Bruce hustle for a loose ball in the first half on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on February 9, 2008

Jayhawks, from left, Brandon Rush, Darrell Arthur and Darnell Jackson head to the bench. The three combined for 38 points and 21 rebounds against the Tigers.

Published on February 4, 2008

Kansas University's Brandon Rush goes for a reverse against Missouri. Rush had a team-high 19 points in the Jayhawks' 90-71 victory Monday in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on February 4, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush hits a baseline jumper against Missouri in the first half on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on February 4, 2008

KU junior Brandon Rush (25) leaps over CU's Dwight Thorne II for a long dunk Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 during the Jayhawks' 72-59 victory in Boulder. Rush had 15 points.

Published on February 2, 2008

KU junior Brandon Rush shoots a three pointer Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 while warming up before the Jayhawks' game against the University of Colorado in Boulder. The game tip off is 2:30 p.m. (CST).

Published on February 2, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush misses an attempted steal against Kansas State guard Clent Stewart during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 at Bramlage Colliseum.

Published on January 30, 2008

Kansas forward Darrell Arthur muscles away a rebound from Nebraska guard Sek Henry as teammate Brandon Rush, right, comes to assist during the second half Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 26, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush (25) tries to regain his composure after being fouled on the way to the bucket by Iowa State guard Rahshon Clark, left, in the second half. Rush finished with 11 points and six assists in the Jayhawks' 83-59 victory Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 23, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush puts up a shot over Iowa State forward Wesley Johnson during the second half Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 23, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush looks for an outlet as he is covered by Iowa State center Jiri Hubalek during the second half Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 23, 2008

Kansas guard Mario Chalmers signals possession to the Jayhawks during the second half Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse. Left is Kansas guard Brandon Rush and Iowa State forward Wesley Johnson.

Published on January 23, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush elevates for a jumper before Missouri forward Matt Lawrence and the Mizzou student section during the second half Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.

Published on January 20, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush (25) signals Jayhawk ball before an enraged Missouri student section. The Jayhawks moved up to No. 2 in both major polls released Monday on the strength of their 76-70 victory Saturday in Columbia, Mo.

Published on January 19, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush gets a leg up on the Missouri defense as he comes down with a rebound during the second half Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.

Published on January 19, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush shoots around before taking on Missouri on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.

Published on January 19, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush pulls up from three before Oklahoma guard Austin Johnson during the first half Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 14, 2008

Kansas forward Darnell Jackson looks to pick up the loose ball from Oklahoma guard Tony Crocker as teammate Brandon Rush traps right during the first half Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 14, 2008

Jayhawks Darrell Arthur, left, and Brandon Rush share a light moment on the bench late.

Published on January 12, 2008

KU's Brandon Rush, right, gets in the face of Nebraska's Ade Dagunduro. Dagunduro was held scoreless in 20 minutes, while Rush had a team-high 19 points against the Huskers.

Published on January 12, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush nails a three against Nebraska in the first half on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.

Published on January 12, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush lays in two against Loyola in the first half on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 8, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush knocks the ball loose from Loyola's Brian Rudolph in the first half on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 8, 2008

Loyola's Gerald Brown looks for an open teammate under pressure from Kansas' Brandon Rush and Russell Robinson in the first half on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 8, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush pushes the ball up court against Loyola in the second half on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 8, 2008

KU guard Brandon Rush warms up before taking on Loyola (Md.) in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 8, 2008

Kansas forward Darnell Jackson, left, and guard Brandon Rush laugh together during a timeout against Florida Atlantic. The Jayhawks will finish their nonconference slate tonight against Loyola (Md.).

Published on January 8, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush takes it to the bucket past Boston College forwad Tyler Roche at the Silvio O. Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Published on January 5, 2008

The Jayhawks' Brandon Rush goes up and over BC's Biko Paris (5) for one of his five rebounds. Rush also contributed 12 points.

Published on January 5, 2008

Kansas guards Brandon Rush and Sherron Collins bust out laughing while watching fellow guard Rodrick Stewart stumble after a tomahawk dunk in the second half of a game Nov. 15, 2007, at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 31, 2007

Kansas' Brandon Rush drives against Yale's Eric Flato on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 29, 2007

Kansas' Brandon Rush buries his face in teammate Mario Chalmers' shirt as the two exchange laughs while the second string players man the court against Yale on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 29, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush fires up a three during the first half Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 22, 2007

Kansas' Brandon Rush attempts a driving left-handed layup against Georgia Tech on Tuesday in Atlanta, Ga. Rush finished with 11 points.

Published on December 18, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush charges up the court past Ohio guard Michael Allen in the first half Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Published on December 15, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush (25) breaks around Ohio guard Allen Hester. Rush returned to the starting lineup and had 13 points in 25 minutes.

Published on December 15, 2007

Kansas' Brandon Rush soars for an easy dunk against Eastern Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 5, 2007

KU's Brandon Rush, right, tugs the ball away from Eastern Washington's Brandon Moore. Rush finished with nine points, 10 rebounds and a steal in 22 minutes.

Published on December 5, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush looks for a steal against Southern California guard Daniel Hackett during the first half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Kansas forward Darnell Jackson is left.

Published on December 2, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush elevates for a bucket against USC. Rush is not expected to return to the starting lineup tonight.

Published on December 2, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush, right, looks to take Florida Atlantic guard Sanchez Hughley off the dribble. Rush had 17 points in 19 minutes against FAU.

Published on November 28, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush pulls up from three-point land during the second half Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 28, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush puts up a bucket over Florida Atlantic forward Carlos Monroe in the first half.

Published on November 28, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush elevates for a jumper over Florida Atlantic guard Xavier Perkins in the first half.

Published on November 28, 2007

Kansas' Brandon Rush (25) drives the lane against Arizona's Chase Budinger.

Published on November 25, 2007

KU's Brandon Rush, left, lunges to block a shot by Washburn guard James Williams. Rush had one of KU's nine blocks.

Published on November 15, 2007

Kansas' Brandon Rush heads to the basket against Washburn. Rush logged 12 minutes in Thursday's victory and expects to play "maybe 15 minutes" Wednesday against Northern Arizona.

Published on November 15, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush defends Washburn's Nate Daniels in the first half. Rush made his season debut Thursday.

Published on November 15, 2007

Jayhawks, from left, Brandon Rush, Darrell Arthur and Jeremy Case laugh as they walk off the court at halftime. Arthur banked in a 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer to give KU at 50-35 lead.

Published on November 10, 2007

Junior Brandon Rush warms up Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 during pregame before facing Louisiana Monroe at Allen Fieldhouse. Rush, still taking it easy on his injured knee, did not play in the game.

Published on November 10, 2007

Kansas junior Brandon Rush is surrounded by reporters, cameramen and photographers at media day. The Jayhawks gathered on the court and conducted interviews Friday in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 13, 2007

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Published on October 13, 2007

Junior Brandon Rush, center, lounges on sophomore guard Brady Morningstar, left, and freshman Cole Aldrich, right, Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 before teams pictures during the KU men's basketball media day.

Published on October 13, 2007

Kansas University guard Brandon Rush listens to a question. Rush held a news conference Thursday in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on July 20, 2007

Recovering from ACL surgery, Kansas guard Brandon Rush watches Wednesday's scrimmage from behind the Red bench at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on June 14, 2007

KU coach Bill self introduces injured guard Brandon Rush to campers. The Bill Self camp began Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on June 11, 2007

Kansas guard Brandon Rush pulls up for a jumper before the Wildcat defense during the second half Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 1, 2008

The Allen Fieldhouse crowd erupts after a three-pointer by Brandon Rush, center, during the second half Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse. Left is Kansas guard Russell Robinson.

Published on March 1, 2008

Kansas State's Michael Beasley (30) congratulated Kansas' Brandon Rush at the conclusion of Saturday's game at Allen Fieldhouse. KU beat the Wildcats, 88-74.

Published on March 1, 2008

Kansas' Russell Robinson (3) steals the ball from Texas Tech's John Roberson on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 3, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush puts up a shot over Texas Tech guard Martin Zeno in the first half Monday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 3, 2008

Kansas' Mario Chalmers tosses Brandon Rush's shoe to the sidelines in the second half against Texas Tech on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse. Rush played without the shoe for two offensive possessions.

Published on March 3, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

Placards line the perimeter of the Riverwalk during the River Rally before the game against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

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

Published on April 7, 2008

Placards line the perimeter of the Riverwalk during the River Rally before the game against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Published on April 7, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush scoops a shot for two against North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

Published on April 5, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush drains a three against North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

Published on April 5, 2008

Kansas center Sasha Kaun (24) flies off the bench to celebrate with teammate Brandon Rush (25) during a timeout in the first half.

Published on April 5, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush floats past North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough in a national semifinal Saturday.

Published on April 5, 2008

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.

Published on April 7, 2008

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.

Published on April 8, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush elevates for a close range jumper against Villanova's Shane Clark in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 28, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

Published on March 28, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush lets out a roar as he soars in to defend against Villanova guard Dwayne Anderson during the second half Thursday, March 28, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Published on March 28, 2008

Outstretched hands greet Kansas guard Brandon Rush following the Jayhawks victory over Villanova Thursday, March 28, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Published on March 28, 2008

Kansas' Sasha Kaun and Brandon Rush knock the ball loose from Villanova's Dante Cunningham in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 28, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

Published on March 28, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush gets off a shot against Villanova's Dante Cunningham in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 28, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

Published on March 28, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush slams home an alley-oop against Villanova in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 28, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

Published on March 28, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush flies in for a floater over Villanova defenders Antonio Pena and Dwayne Anderson during the first half Thursday, March 28, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Published on March 28, 2008

UNLV's Wink Adams drives the lane against Kansas' Brandon Rush in the first half on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

Published on March 22, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush elevates for a three-pointer over UNLV guard Curtis Terry during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Published on March 22, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush (25) and Darnell Jackson (32) go up for the same rebound against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

Published on March 22, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush defends UNLV's Corey Bailey on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

Published on March 22, 2008

Kansas guards Brandon Rush, top right, and Mario Chalmers extend for a rebound over UNLV defenders Kendall Wallace, 5, and Corey Bailey during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Published on March 22, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush stuffs a shot by UNLV guard Wink Adams during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Rush was called for his fifth foul on the play.

Published on March 22, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush has the ball knocked loose by UNLV's Wink Adams in the first half on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

Published on March 22, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush elevates along the baseline for a shot in the first half against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

Published on March 22, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush exits the court passing by a throng of fans after defeating Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

Published on March 20, 2008

Kansas' Russell Robinson (3) fights through a give and go as Brandon Rush defends against Portland State's Brian Curtis (12) as his teammate Deonte Huff looks to get open in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

Published on March 20, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush puts up a three-pointer over Portland State guard Deonte Huff during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Published on March 20, 2008

Kansas defenders Darnell Jackson, left, and Brandon Rush crash the boards for a rebound during the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Published on March 20, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush pulls up for a jumper against Portland State's Kyle Coston in the first half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

Published on March 20, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush gets a put back bucket over Portland State forward Kyle Coston during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Published on March 20, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush extends to defend against a shot by Texas guard Justin Mason during the second half Saturday, March 16, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Published on March 16, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush, right, goes up for a shot over UT's Connor Atchley. Rush was second on the team with 19 points, including six three-pointers.

Published on March 16, 2008

Kansas University's Sasha Kaun, left, and Brandon Rush trap Texas guard Justin Mason during the 2008 Big 12 championship game. The Jayhawks won three games in three days to claim the tournament title.

Published on March 16, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush catches one across the nose from Texas A&M forward Joseph Jones during the second half of the Jayhawks' 77-71 victory. Rush shrugged off the swipe to score a game-high 28 points in the Big 12 semifinal on Saturday at Sprint Center.

Published on March 15, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush (25) elevates for a shot over Nebraska guard Sek Henry. Rush hit just three of 10 attempts for nine points.

Published on March 14, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush drives the baseline against Nebraska guard Jay-R Strowbridge during the second half Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Published on March 14, 2008

Kansas guard Brandon Rush heads to the bucket over Texas A&M guard Donald Sloan during the second half Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Reed Arena in College Station.

Published on March 8, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush works on his jumper during practice for the Final Four on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

Published on April 5, 2008

Kansas Head Coach Bill Self and his starters sit in on a team press conference on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Published on April 6, 2008

Kansas forward Darnell Jackson, left, peers down the table as he and his teammates sit for questions during an afternoon of interviews. The Jayhawks met the press Sunday, eve of tonight's NCAA national title game against Memphis at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Published on April 6, 2008

A Fort Worth, Texas, school district billboard is shown Friday in San Diego. The Texas district also has plans to send recruiters to San Diego next month to dangle $3,000 signing bonuses to help recruit teachers who have been laid off.

Published on April 19, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush greets fans during a parade for the National Champion Jayhawks on Sunday, April 13, 2008 in downtown Lawrence, Kan.

Published on April 13, 2008

Kansas coach Bill Self, second from left, sits with his starters, from left, Darrell Arthur, Mario Chalmers, Darnell Jackson, Russell Robinson and Brandon Rush. Sunday, the Jayhawks attended a news conference, gave interviews in the locker room and held a short practice in preparation for today's title match with Memphis.

Published on March 30, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush responds to questions from the press during a breakout session on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

Published on March 29, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush, left, responds to a question from the media during an afternoon press conference in preparation for Davidson on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

Published on March 29, 2008

Members of the Kansas Men's Basketball Team, including Brandon Rush, grab their luggage outside the team hotel in Dearborn, Michigan on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Published on March 26, 2008