Chonnor Ludolph, 7, from LeRoy, Kan., reaches as high as he can towards a life-size photo of former Kansas standout and current Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (12). Ludolph and his parents flew from Kansas for Sunday's game against Kentucky in the second round of the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament in Chicago.

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Kansas University students from Macau, China, Cannes Chan, left, a sophomore, and Willem Chan, a graduate student, were on hand for Sunday's game against Kentucky in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas fans make their way to the United Center as young bucket drummers Antonio Harrington, 13, left, and his brother Cortez Harrington, 14, Chicago, hammer away for tips Sunday afternoon.

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Kansas University sophomore Cannes Chan, Macau, China, stands for a picture next to a life-size cutout of Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, a former Jayhawk standout Sunday at the United Center.

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The Kansas Jayhawks and Kentucky Wildcats stretch and warm up prior to tipoff Sunday afternoon at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas fan Amy Waldron, a 2004 KU alumnus, cheers as the Jayhawks take the floor against Kentucky on Sunday in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas fans from Wichita, Haley Gerleman, left, 14, and her sister, Avery, 13, snap photos of the Jayhawks warming up against Kentucky on Sunday in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins plows into Kentucky guard Jodie Meeks during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago. Kansas forward Darnell Jackson is left.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun fights his way through the Kentucky defense to the bucket during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright collides with Kentucky big man Randolph Morris during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright slaps the hands of Brady Morningstar and other teammates after leaving Sunday's game.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright slaps the hands of fans as he exits the United Center floor following Sunday's 88-76 second-round win over Kentucky in Chicago. The Jayhawks will advance to the Sweet Sixteen to play Southern Illinois on Thursday in San Jose.

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Kansas fan Mary Jo Martincich, from Shawnee, Ks., hoists a placard forecasting Kansas' next stop in the NCAA Tournament at the end of the game against Kentucky on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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From left, Kansas' Sherron Collins, Assistant Coach Curtis Townsend, Darnell Jackson, Rodrick Stewart and Brady Morningstar coasted to a victory against Kentucky on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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The Jayhawk faithful go wild as Kansas begins to widen the spread against Kentucky during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson ducks under Kentucky forward Randolph Morris as he heads to the bucket during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self slaps the hands of fans as he exits the United Center floor after the Jayhawks defeated Kentucky 88-76 Sunday to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur battles Kentucky forward Randolph Morris for an offensive rebound during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Former Kansas standout and current Chicago Bulls point guard Kirk Hinrich provides his thoughts on the KU-UK game on Sunday from press row at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins flies past Kentucky's Joe Crawford on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins keep the ball from Kentucky's Ramel Bradley on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson, left, and Darrell Arthur double team Kentucky's Randolph Morris in the second half on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas alumni, from left, Barbara Waldron, Overland Park, Amy Waldron, Chicago, and Morgan Mattison, Chicago, celebrate in the second half as the Jayhawks build their lead against Kentucky on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Julian Wright (30) and Brandon Rush put the squeeze on Kentucky's Sheray Thomas, center, on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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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.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins cuts through the Kentucky defense to the bucket during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins lunges to the bucket above Kentucky guard Jodie Meeks during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago. Left is Kansas forward Darnell Jackson and right is Kentucky forward Sheray Thomas.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun turns around for a bucket against Kentucky big man Randolph Morris during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush looks to whip a pass around Kentucky defenders Sheray Thomas, center, and Randolph Morris during the second half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright takes off past Kentucky guard Ramel Bradley as he heads to the bucket during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright looks to defend against a shot by Kentucky forward Bobby Perry during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas' Julian Wright looks for an open teammate against Kentucky's Randolph Morris on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kansas' Julian Wright attempts a reverse against Kentucky's Bobby Perry in the second half on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kentucky Head Coach Tubby Smith directs his team from the sidelines on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Kentucky's Ramon Harris, left, and Sheray Thomas watched the last few minutes of their team's loss to Kansas on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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The Kansas locker room was full of spirit after they defeated Kentucky, 88-76 on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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Basketball legend Michael Jordan attended Sunday's Kansas-Kentucky game at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Jordan sat in a glassed-in suite on the second level concourse.

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A bright-eyed Darnell Jackson watches the final moments of Sunday's game from the bench with forward Darrell Arthur, left.

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Kansas' Sasha Kaun, left, and Julian Wright double-team Kentucky's Randolph Morris on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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About 40 faithful fans wait outside Allen Fieldhouse to welcome the Jayhawks home, but the team's plane arrived in Topeka later than expected. About 11 p.m. Sunday, the Kucza family of Lawrence, from left, daughter Sarah, parents Pam and Joel, and sons Noah, Jacob and Mark said they were prepared to wait until the team arrived.

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Chris Maute, left, and Jeremy Jacobs enjoy their sweet seats in a box at United Center.

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Kirk Hinrich, center, introduces his fiancee, Jill Fisher, to retired KU broadcaster Max Falkenstien.

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Kansas University graduates Megan Wilson, left, and Stephanie Coenen cheer on the Jayhawks at JB Stout's Sports Bar and Grill. They watched KU advance Sunday in the NCAA Tournament by beating Kentucky 88-76.

Kansas University senior Ashley Weninger rejoices while watching the Jayhawks on TV at JB Stout's Sports Bar and Grill Sunday during the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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