Kansas University's Mario Chalmers lets fly with a free-throw try in this file photo against Nebraska. Chalmers is one of the Jayhawks' best free-throw shooters, at 73.3 percent, well above KU's 69.2 percent as a team.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives against Texas guard A.J. Abrams during the second half. Chalmers had 13 points and five assists against the Longhorns on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers, center, and Jeremy Case walk off the court after their loss at Texas.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, center, is mobbed by Texas defenders Connor Atchley, left, Damion James, top, and Justin Mason on an attempted layup. The Longhorns beat the Jayhawks, 72-69, Monday in Austin, Texas.

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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.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers and Baylor's Henry Dugat race for possession of the ball on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers leaps for a hard pass, which flew into the stands against Missouri on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Mario Chalmers (15) hangs before triggering against Missouri's Keon Lawrence. Lawrence led the Tigers with 25 points; Chalmers had 15 for KU.

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KU sophomore Mario Chalmers (15) shoots between CU's Jermyl Jackson-Wilson, left, and Richard Roby, right, Saturday, Feb. 2, 200 during the Jayhawks' 72-59 victory in Boulder. Chalmers had eight points in the game.

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KU sophomore Mario Chalmers, right, consults with head coach Bill Self on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 during the first half against CU in Boulder. The Jayhawks struggled with the Buffaloes in the first half, but outscored them 42-29 in the second half.

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KU senior Sasha Kaun, left, and sophomore Mario Chalmers, right, pressure CU junior Jermyl Jackson-Wilson on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 during the Jayhawks' 72-59 victory in Boulder.

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KU senior Darnell Jackson, left, rebounds junior Mario Chalmers' missed dunk Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 and tries to lay it back in while Chalmers hangs from the rim during the Jayhawks' game against CU in Boulder.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers (15) puts up a bucket over Kansas State center Darren Kent. Chalmers led the Jayhawks with 19 points.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers puts down a dunk in front of the Wildcat defense during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 at Bramlage Colliseum.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lowers his head as the Jayhawks leave the court following their 84-75 loss to Kansas State Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 at Bramlage Colliseum.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers (15) loses his balance while defending Kansas State guard Blake Young.

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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.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self has a quick chat with guard Mario Chalmers during the second half Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers puts down a dunk during the second half.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives against Iowa State guard Bryan Petersen during the second half Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lofts a shot and draws a foul from Missouri guard Stefhon Hannah during the second half Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers breaks around Oklahoma forward Taylor Griffin during the first half Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse. Back is Oklahoma guard Cade Davis.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lays in a bucket past Oklahoma guard David Godbold, right, during the second half Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers hounds Oklahoma guard Omar Leary during the first half Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Russell Robinson, left, and Mario Chalmers attempt to tie up Nebraska's Aleks Maric. Maric led the Huskers with 19 points against the Jayhawks.

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Kansas University's Mario Chalmers, center, sits on the bench between Tyrel Reed, left, and Jeremy Case, right, as the Jayhawks play Loyola. Chalmers rested during the Jayhawks' victory Tuesday but expects to play Saturday at Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers huddles with Brandon Rush, left, Sasha Kaun and Rodrick Stewart during a timeout in the first half Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at the Silvio O. Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers signals his teammates as he eyes Boston College guard Tyrese Rice during the second half Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at the Silvio O. Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers looks to hook a shot underneath Boston College guard Shamari Spears during the first half Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at the Silvio O. Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

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Kansas coach Bill Self, left, gets after his players during a first-half timeout as Mario Chalmers strolls past.

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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.

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Yale guard Nick Holmes, left, can only watch as Mario Chalmers picks his pocket. Chalmers leads the Big 12 in steals heading into tonight's Big 12 Conference opener at Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, left, ducks underneath Miami of Ohio forward Dwight McCombs in the second half of KU's 78-54 victory. Chalmers had 10 points in the Jayhawks' win Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers soars in for a bucket against Miami of Ohio during the first half Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas University forward Darrell Arthur (00) goes up for an alley-oop from guard Mario Chalmers against DePaul. The lob play has been a staple of the Jayhawks' attack this season.

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Kansas' Russell Robinson and Mario Chalmers yack it up with official Karl Hess on Tuesday in Atlanta, Ga.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers elevates over Georgia Tech' Jeremis Smith (34) and Alade Aminu for a rebound and dunk on Tuesday in Atlanta, Ga.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lays up a bucket in front of Ohio guard Bubba Walther following a steal in the second half Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers takes off up court after a steal in the second half. Chalmers had a glossy stat line Saturday: 17 points, 5 assists, 4 steals in 25 minutes.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives around DePaul center Matija Poscic during the first half Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers charges up court after stripping the ball from DePaul guard Cliff Clinkscales during the first half Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers shoots around prior to the start of Saturday's game against Depaul at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers, right, wraps a pass around EWU's Brandon Moore. Chalmers had eight assists and six steals against the Eagles.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers hits a three against Eastern Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas coach Bill Self, right, jokes with Mario Chalmers in the Jayhawks' rout of EWU.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers soars to the bucket past Souther California defender Dwight Lewis during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, center, huddles his teammates Darnell Jackson, left, Rodric Stewart, Darrell Arthur and Russell Robinson as the game tightens during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers looks to intercept a pass from Southern California guard O.J. Mayo during the second half Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Kansas University guard Mario Chalmers looks to strip the ball from Southern California guard O.J. Mayo on Dec. 2. Chalmers leads the Big 12 with 44 steals this season.

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Jayhawks, from left, Darnell Jackson, Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers celebrate a second-half three-pointer by guard Conner Teahan.

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KU's Mario Chalmers, right, pressures Florida Atlantic guard Enrique Rodriguez. The Jayhawks forced 19 turnovers from FAU.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers pumps his arms at the end of overtime against Arizona on Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks prevailed, 76-72, in overtime a day after the KU football team ended its regular season 11-1.

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KU's Mario Chalmers (15) double pumps and is fouled as he hits two against Arizona's Jerryd Bayless. Chalmers contributed 14 points and seven assists against UA.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers goes up for an intended but not completed dunk against Northern Arizona guard Josh Wilson during the second half Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers grabs a bucket and a foul from Northern Arizona forward Nick Larson during the first half Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers puts up a three over Northern Arizona guard Matt Johnson during the first half Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives the lane for a bucket over Washburn forward Darnell Kimble during the first half Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers hits one of his six three pointers for the night against UMKC on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers held off UMKC's Jakub Jurczak on his drive to the basket on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers comes up short on a dunk, one of two that he missed during the game against UMKC on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers drives baseline against UMKC's Reggie Hamilton on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers warms up before the taking the court against UMKC on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers threads the needle to Darrell Arthur against Louisiana Monroe's on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers pulls back for a bucket and a foul from Fort Hays State forward Rob Igbawua in the first half Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur, right, and guard Mario Chalmers have a laugh on the bench in the second half. Arthur had a game-high 20 points in the Jayhawks' 93-56 exhibition rout Tuesday of Fort Hays State in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers tosses a pass to teammate Russell Robinson from the floor as he is covered by Fort Hays State forward Matt Herrman in the second half Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Hounded by Fort Hays State's Corbin Kuntzsch, top, Kansas guard Mario Chalmers calls a timeout during the Jayhawks' 93-56 exhibition victory. Chalmers had 14 points but five turnovers in the Jayhawks' rout Tuesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, right, dives to poke the ball loose from Pittsburg State guard Keith Windom. The ball-hawking Jayhawks forced 25 turnovers in a 94-59 exhibition rout Thursday in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas defenders Darrell Arthur, left, and Mario Chalmers smother Pittsburg State guard Keith Windom during the first half Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drives the baseline against Pittsburg State guard Carlos Taylor during the first half Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Mario Chalmers, left, and Brandon Rush shoot three pointers Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 during the KU men's basketball media day at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Mario Chalmers, left, and Brandon Rush arrive in style on the red carpet for Late Night in the Phog on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas junior Mario Chalmers runs through the tunnel out of the "Phog" into Late Night in the Phog on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas junior guard Mario Chalmers, left, dribbles around former Jayhawk Michael Lee during a scrimmage at the Bill Self Basketball Camp. Current and ex-Jayhawks scrimmaged Wednesday at Horejsi Center.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers looks for a steal against Colorado guard Xavier Silas during the first half Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers (15) gets up to put a hand on a shot by Colorado guard Richard Roby (23) during the first half of the Jayhawks' 69-45 victory. Chalmers led the Jayhawks with 13 points, while Roby - the Buffs' leading scorer on the season - was held to two points Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers puts down a dunk following a steal during the first half Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, left, edges around Iowa State center Jiri Hubalek for a pass. Chalmers finished with 15 points and two assists.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers strips the ball from Kansas State forward Bill Walker during the first half Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse. Back is Kansas forward Darnell Jackson.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers dishes the ball to a teammate under heavy pressure by Kansas State's Jacob Pullen (0) and Bill Walker on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers blows past Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen during the first half Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers (15) and Rodrick Stewart celebrate during Saturday's first time out against Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, center, draws a disproportionate amount of Texas Tech defenders on a first-half circus move. Chalmers missed, but KU's Darrell Arthur, right, followed with a slam in the Jayhawks' 109-51 Senior Night victory on Monday in Allen Fieldhouse. IN photos across the top, seniors, from left, Sasha Kaun, Darnell Jackson, Jeremy Case, Russell Robinson and Rodrick Stewart deliver traditional senior speeches after the blowout.

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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.

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Kansas University's Mario Chalmers (15) leads the celebration as time runs out on the Jayhawks' 75-68 overtime victory over Memphis. Chalmers hit a three-pointer to tie it with 2.1 seconds left in regulation, and the Jayhawks went on to win their first national title in 20 years.

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The Kansas Jayhawks go wild with jubilation on the court following their national championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins celebrate after beating Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers elevates for the three-pointer that put the game into overtime. Chalmers connected with 2.1 seconds left to tie it at 63, and the Jayhawks went on to win, 75-68 in overtime, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers meets with fans after the Jayhawks defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers drives against Memphis' Joey Dorsey on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Memphis guard Derrick Rose, left, cuts around Kansas’ Mario Chalmers in this April 7, 2008, file photo at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Memphis was forced on Thursday to vacate all of its victories from the 2007-08 season, where it lost to KU in the national championship. Memphis used an ineligible player, believed to be Rose.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers hoists a piece of the net on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers hoists his claim to the net following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Photographers jostle for safety as Kansas' Mario Chalmers and Memphis' Antonio Anderson fly out of bounds on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers drains a three against Memphis' Antonio Anderson on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas guards Mario Chalmers, left, and Brandon Rush hustle for a loose ball with Memphis defenders Derrick Rose, left, and Joey Dorsey during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers screams with jubilation after draining a three against North Carolina in the first half of the 2008 Final Four game.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers lays in an easy two against North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self hugs Sherron Collins as Ronnie Chalmers hugs his son, Mario, at the conclusion of the game against North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Sasha Kaun and Mario Chalmers frustrate North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough in Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers, left, Darrell Arthur and Russell Robinson battle for a loose ball with North Carolina's Deon Thompson, right.

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Kansas defenders Darrell Arthur, left, Cole Aldrich, back, and Mario Chalmers (15) collapse on North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough. KU beat the Tar Heels, 84-66, in a national semifinal game Saturday in San Antonio.

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Kansas defenders Cole Aldrich, back, and Mario Chalmers collapse on North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers screams with jubilation after draining a three against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas coach Bill Self hugs Mario Chalmers after defeating a stubborn Davidson.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers jumps during an in-bounds play against Davidson on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers skies for a layup against Davidson on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas celebrates their victory over Davidson on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas celebrates their victory over Davidson on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins hugs teammate Mario Chalmers after defeating Davidson on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers hits a falling jumper against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers looks for an open teammate in the air while guarded by Davidson's Andrew Lovedale on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers (15) and Sherron Collins rush to defend Davidson's Jason Richards, who missed the potentially game winning shot, on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers lunges towards Davidson's Stephen Curry in the second half on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas' Mario Chamers (15) and Sherron Collins celebrate seconds after defeating Davidson on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas University's Mario Chalmers, right, and Sherron Collins celebrate seconds after defeating Davidson, 59-57, on Sunday in Detroit.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers throws his fists in the air after the Jayhawks clinched a Final Four berth with a victory over Davidson in the Midwest Regional Final on Sunday in Detroit.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich hugs Sherron Collins as Mario Chalmers (15) hoists his fists as the buzzer sounds, signaling the Jayhawks' 59-57 victory over Davidson. Aldrich and Chalmers will face each other tonight in an NBA exhibition game at the Sprint Center.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich hugs Sherron Collins as Mario Chalmers hoists his fists as the buzzer sounds signaling the Jayhaws victory over Davidson Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit.

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Kansas University's Mario Chalmers, center, greets his mother, Almarie, left, and sister Roneka outside the team hotel. The Jayhawks arrived in Dearborn, Mich., Wednesday and will play Villanova on Friday in Detroit.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers is congratulated by teammates Darnell Jackson and Sasha Kaun after defeating Villanova in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 28, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers and Villanova's Swayne Anderson elevate for a rebound in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 28, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers puts up a three over Villanova guard Corey Stokes during the first half Thursday, March 28, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers pulls up for a shot during pregame Thursday, March 28, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, left, beats UNLV guard Wink Adams to a loose ball.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers looks to break around UNLV guard Curtis Terry during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers takes a seat after leading the Jayhawks against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers is caught in a pick while guarding UNLV's Wink Adams on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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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.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers attempts a driving dunk, and is fouled on the play by UNLV's Rene Rougeau on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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Thad Allender/Journal-World Photo.and the team trainer gather around Mario Chalmers who hit the floor hard late in the game against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers drives to the hoop for two late in the game against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb. Chalmers hit the floor hard after the shot, but appeared unhurt on the play.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers dunks against 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.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers loses control as he collides with UNLV guard Mareceo Rutledge during the first half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers heads to the bucket past UNLV guard Wink Adams after a steal during the first half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers was all smiles as he warmed up against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lunges out to defend against a shot by UNLV guard Wink Adams during the first half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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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.

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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.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers throws up a No. 1 as he prepares to cut the net. Chalmers scored a career-high 30 points against Texas on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers talks a little trash to Texas' D.J. Augustin. The Jayhawks' next opponents, the Portland State Vikings, figure to be less daunting than the Longhorns.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers tosses out an outlet pass as he is defended by Texas A&M forward Chinemelu Elonu.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers raises his fist as the Jayhawks leave the court victorious over the Aggies Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers takes a pass on the wing during warmups Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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The Kansas starters huddle during a timeout as Nebraska mounts their lead during the first half Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers hits the floor after he is ran over by Texas A&M guard Dominique Kirk during the first half Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Reed Arena in College Station. Kirk was called for a charge on the play.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers lofts a shot over Texas A&M forward Joseph Jones during the first half Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Reed Arena in College Station.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers takes Texas A&M forward Josh Carter off the dribble for a bucket during the first half Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Reed Arena in College Station.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers listens to questions from the media after practice for the Final Four on Friday, April, 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

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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.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers looks out into a room filled with reporters during a press conference with his teammates Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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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.

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Mario Chalmers salutes the 25,000 fans that came to show their Jayhawk spirit Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers slaps hands with fans atop a convertible during a parade for the National Champion Jayhawks on Sunday, April 13, 2008 in downtown Lawrence, Kan.

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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.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers records an interview with teammate Russell Robinson, right, with a digital video recorder as Rodrick Stewart, center, looks on. Chalmers memorialized the moment in the Ford Field locker room Saturday.

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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.

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Kansas University's Mario Chalmers, center, greets his mother, Almarie, left, and sister Roneka outside the team hotel. The Jayhawks arrived in Dearborn, Mich., Wednesday and will play Villanova on Friday in Detroit.

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