Kansas University center Cole Aldrich, seated at right, talks with a large group of media members about what he believes is a higher level of competition in the Big 12 Conference this year. At left is Sherron Collins, who also participated in Thursday’s Big 12 Media Day in Kansas City, Mo.

Published on October 22, 2009

Kansas head coach Bill Self answers questions during Big 12 men's media day Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at the Sprint Center.

Published on October 22, 2009

Kansas junior center Cole Aldrich answers a reporter's question Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 during Big XII media day at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

Published on October 22, 2009

Kansas senior guard Sherron Collins listens to a reporter's question Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 during Big XII media day at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

Published on October 22, 2009

Kansas head coach Bill Self responds to questions Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 during Big XII media day at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

Published on October 22, 2009