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Freshman Quintrell Thomas struts out into Allen Fieldhouse during "Late Night in the Phog." The event is an annual tradition that signals the start of the basketball season and practice. Friday night's celebration included the unveiling of the 2008 NCAA Championship banner.

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Jayhawk fans react to an inspirational video of KU basketball history during this year's "Late Night at the Phog."

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From lower left, Jeanette Collier and Holly Hulburt, both of Lawrence, and Willow Jack, a KU master's student from Idaho, gather canned goods at Allen Fieldhouse. Fans attending "Late Night" were asked to bring food donations to benefit local pantries.

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Kansas University basketball players Sherron Collins, left, Tyrone Appleton, back, Brady Morningstar, center, and Mario Little bust out some dance moves at Friday's Late Night in the Phog in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Freshman Tyshawn Taylor slams a dunk while warming up on Friday at Late Night in the Phog in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Tyrone Appleton, right and his Rock Chalk Dance partner finish up their skit at Late Night in the Phog.

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Kansas University basketball recruits, from left, Dominic Cheek, Elijah Johnson, Michael Snaer and Xavier Henry take in the action at the 2008 Late Night in the Phog in Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's LaChelda Jacobs soars to the bucket during a Late Night in the Phog scrimmage. Both KU basketball teams scrimmaged Friday in Allen Fieldhouse. Stories on pages 1C and 4C.

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Seniors Marija Zinic, left, and Ivana Catic perform a dance skit on Friday at Late Night in the Phog in Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU junior Sherron Collins moves the ball down court during a scrimmage Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog.

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KU men's head coach Bill Self addresses a packed Allen Fieldhouse on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog.

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Fans explode into applause while watching a Jayhawk highlight reel Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at Late Night in the Phog.

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The Jayhawk's 2008 National Championship banner is unveiled Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Cody Spencer, 16, left, and John Goodyear, 15, both of Altamont, show their excitement at Late Night in the Phog on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008.

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The Jayhawks women's basketball team performs a dance skit Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Senior Matt Kleinmann, right, performs a dance skit with the Rock Chalk Dancers on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Rock Chalk Spirit Squad performs Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU seniors Matt Kleinmann, left, and Brennan Bechard, right, perform a dance skit with Rock Chalk Dancers on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog.

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Rock Chalk Dancers watch a Jayhawk highlight reel Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Jayhawk's 2008 National Championship banner is unveiled Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Senior Katie Smith enters Allen Fieldhouse on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog.

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KU junior Sherron Collins enters Allen Fieldhouse on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 during Late Night in the Phog.

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