Kansas center Cole Aldrich soars to the bucket for a windmill dunk before a crowd of Jayhawk fans. KU held a short, public workout Wednesday, the eve of today's NCAA Tournament opener against Portland State.

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KU coach BIll Self looks out at the start of a short public practice at the Qwest Center.

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Jayhawks, from left, Brady Morningstar, Brad Witherspoon and Sherron Collins yuk it up in the KU locker room.

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Portland State guard Jeremiah Dominguez pulls up for a jumper during practice at the Qwest Center. Dominguez is the Vikings' leading scorer at 14.3 points per game.

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Portland State coach Ken Bone answers questions during a news conference at the Qwest Center.

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Jayhawk fans crowd against the railing to collect autographs from Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self following the team practice at the Qwest Center. The Jayhawks held a 32-minute practice Wednesday in Omaha, Neb., in preparation for today's NCAA Tournament opener at 11:25 a.m. against Portland State.

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The Jayhawks come together as a team to start off their practice Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed flies in for a dunk Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers flashes a smile as he pulls up for a jumper Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Omaha resident, and Kansas fan, Dan Hult smiles at his grandson, Casey Hult, 3, as the two watch the Jayhawks practice Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur makes his way past a television photographer upon entering the Qwest Center Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush, left, takes questions from media members along with his teammates in the locker room Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers, center, jokes with his father Ronnie Chalmers as the team checks in Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Jayhawk fans awaiting the team's arrival at practice go wild as the 'Hawks begin to take the court Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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A panoramic view shows the court at the Qwest Center as the Jayhawks practice Wednesday in Omaha, Neb. KU will meet Portland State at 11:25 a.m. today in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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