Kansas forward Julian Wright throws down an exclamation point on Rhode Island center Darrell Harris during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur puts up a shot over Rhode Island defenders Will Daniels, left, and Frank Monge during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Rhode Island forward Will Daniels goes airborne as he collides with Kansas guard Jeremy Case during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Rhode Island forward Kahiem Seawright hikes up a leg as he and Kansas forward Darrell Arthur battle for a rebound in the first half of Saturday night's game at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins looks to deflect a pass from Rhode Island guard Parfait Bitee during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins pulls up for a three-pointer over Rhode Island guard Jimmy Baron during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson fights for a rebound with Rhode Island center Darrell Harris during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun lunges in to defend against a shot from Rhode Island forward Will Daniels during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson comes in to defend against Rhode Island guard Jimmy Baron as he looks to pass to forward Kahiem Seawright during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson sits on the bench wrapped up in a towell after leaving the game with the flu. Robinson played just nine minutes.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush looks to block a shot by Rhode Island forward Will Daniels during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush throws down a dunk during the first half of the December 30, 2006, game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Rhode Island guard Jimmy Baron attempts to hold back Kansas guard Brandon Rush as he glides in to the bucket during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self watches along side assistant Tim Jankovich as Rhode Island closes in on the Jayhawks lead during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart dishes a pass across the middle as he is tailed by Rhode Island center Darrell Harris during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright is all smiles as he heads to the bench during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse. Wright scored a career high 23 points against Rhode Island.

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The south end student section looks to disrupt a free throw by Rhode Island forward Kahiem Seawright during the second half.

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