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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur delivers a dunk during the first half against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas forward Darnell Jackson looks for an outlet as he comes up with a loose ball during a scramble on the floor in the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
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. View photo »
Kansas guard Mario Chalmers soars in for a jam as Portland State defenders Andre Murray, 3, and Deonte Huff, 2, trail during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas center Cole Aldrich blocks a shot by Portland State center Scott Morrison during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas forward Darrell Arthur lunges in to defend against a three by Portland State forward Kyle Coston during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas tips off against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas Head Coach Bill Self leads his team from the sidelines against Portland State in the first half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas' Darrell Arthur (00) and Sherron Collins (4) double team Portland State's Deonte Huff in the first half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas' Mario Chalmers defends against Portland State's Jeremiah Dominguez in the first half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas' Darnell Jackson gets a hand in the face of Portland State's Scott Morrison in the first half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
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. View photo »
The Kansas bench rises to their feet signaling victory over Portland State in the finals minutes of play Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
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. View photo »
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. View photo »
Portland State head coach Ken Bone glances at the scoreboard in the final minutes of play Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas head coach Bill Self instructs his defense during the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas forward Darrell Arthur rips away a rebound from Portland State forward Kyle Coston during the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
The Rock Chalk Dancers perform during a timeout in the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas head coach Bill Self applauds the Jayhawks as they widen their lead during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas head coach Bill Self applauds the Jayhawks as they widen their lead during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas University students Brandon Blakely, from left, Dustin Allen and Josh Spradlin applaud the Jayhawks following their 85-61 victory Thursday over Portland State in Omaha, Nebraska. The Jayhawks will meet UNLV Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. View photo »
Portland State guard Jeremiah Dominguez pulls his shirt up over his eyes with minutes remaining in the second half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas' Darnell Jackson dunks over Portland State's Mickey Polis in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
KU’s Darrell Arthur (00) reaches in on Portland State’s Jeremiah Dominguez. The Jayhawks shut down Dominguez, the Vikings’ leading scorer, and cruised to an 85-61, opening-round win in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas' Sherron Collins pushes the ball up the court against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas' Russell Robinson (3) elevates for two against Portland State's Deonte Huff in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas' Darrell Arthur gets in the face of Portland State's Kyle Coston in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas' Cole Aldrich attempts a jumper against Portland State's Alex Tiefenthaler in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas Head Football Coach Mark Mangino attended the basketball game against Portland State with his wife, Mary Jane, on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas fans, from left, Raegan Norby, 6, Matthew Mulder, 9, and Darin Peterka, 14, reach for Kansas players as they leave the court after defeating Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas head coach Bill Self calls a play during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. View photo »
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. View photo »
Kansas' Russell Robinson ties up Portland State's Jeremiah Dominguez on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
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. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun is replaced by Matt Klinemann against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
Kansas' Brad Witherspoon, left, and Brennan Bechard did suit up against Portland State on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb. View photo »
KU’s Darnell Jackson, right, puts up a shot in the lane against Portland State’s Scott Morrison. View photo »