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 center Sasha Kaun eyes the bucket as he is defended by UNLV forward Joe Darger during the first half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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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 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' Russell Robinson saves the ball from out-of-bounds in the first half against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush elevates along the baseline for a shot in the first half against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur battles against UNLV's Scott Hoffman for a loose ball on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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UNLV's Wink Adams drives the lane against Kansas' Brandon Rush 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' Darnell Jackson and UNLV's Rene Rougeau battle for possession of the ball 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 Sasha Kaun gets in the way of UNLV's Curtis Terry along the baseline 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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Mellophone players in the Kansas Basketball Band, from left, Shelton Heilman, a Lawrence freshman, and Logan Heer, an Olathe senior, cheers after a Kansas dunk against UNLV 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' 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' Brandon Rush has the ball knocked loose by 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' Darnell Jackson drains a long range jumper 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 Sherron Collins hangs out his tongue at the UNLV defense after driving i a bucket during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun breaks between UNLV defenders Rene» Rougeau, left, and Matt Shaw for a loose ball during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur tries to free himself for a loose ball during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur hits a jumper as his teammates hustle in for a rebound against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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UNLV forward Joe Darger covers his head in frustration after fouling out of the game during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins looks for an outlet pass as he is covered by UNLV defenders Kendall Wallace, center, and Rene Rougeau during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson pounds his chest as the bench celebrates a bucket late in the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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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 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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Kansas' Russell Robinson (3) lays in a basket against UNLV. Robinson had 13 points in the Jayhawks' 75-56 victory over the Runnin' Rebels in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' BIll Self calls out an offensive play against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins (4) scoops in a basket against UNLV. Collins and the Jayhawks' solid guard play carried KU to a 75-56 victory over the Runnin' Rebels in the NCAA Tournament's second round in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins scoops in a basket against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self tries to grab the attention of his defense during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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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 guard Brandon Rush stuffs a shot by UNLV guard Wink Adams during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Rush was called for his fifth foul on the play.

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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' Brandon Rush defends UNLV's Corey Bailey on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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UNLV's Head Coach Lon Kruger directs his team from the sidelines against Kansas on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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Members of the Kansas band perform during a time-out break against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush (25) and Darnell Jackson (32) go up for the same rebound 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 Russell Robinson tosses his towel into a crowd of young Jayhawk fans after the win Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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UNLV senior guard Curtis Terry hugs his teammate and fellow guard Rene Rougeau after checking out of his last game as a Rebel Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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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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The Jayhawk fan section waves the wheat after UNLV forward Joe Darger fouled out during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson puts up a three-pointer over UNLV guard Rene Rougeau during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush elevates for a three-pointer over UNLV guard Curtis Terry during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins sets his eyes on defense after delivering a bucket during the second half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson and UNLV guard Rene Rougeau wait for a young floor cleaner to dry up a slick spot during the first half Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Kansas fans celebrate in the second half against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb.

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UNLV's Lon Kruger argues a call against his team 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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