The Jayhawk student section displays an enlarged and modified version of artist John Steuart Curry's "Tragic Prelude" painting, which features abolitionist John Brown holding a rifle, and in this case the 2008 National Championship trophy.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins smiles after drilling a three-pointer against Missouri during the first half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins celebrates a Jayhawk run in the first half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich extends to defend a shot by Missouri forward Laurence Bowers during the second half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich puts up a shot during warmups before tipoff against Missouri Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas defenders Mario Little, left, and Tyrel Reed look to trap Missouri guard Marcus Denmon during the second half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Former Kansas guard Kirk Hinrich has his jersey retired during a halftime ceremony against Missouri on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins floats past Missouri forward Keith Ramsey for a bucket during the first half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Mario Little signals a Missouri turnover heading back the Jayhawks' way as Missouri forward Leo Lyons watches in the second half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Mario Little pokes the ball away from Missouri forward Laurence Bowers during the second half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar sends a pass the wing against the Missouri defense during the second half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich lays in a bucket over Missouri forward Matt Lawrence and Kansas forward Quintrell Thomas during the second half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas teammates Sherron Collins, front, and Cole Aldrich are all smiles leaving the court following the Jayhawks' win over Missouri Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Missouri guard Marcus Denmon hoists a three-pointer over Kansas guard Sherron Collins during the second half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar charges up the court after a steal against Missouri during the first half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar fist bumps athletic director Lew Perkins and John Lungstrum, left, chief judge of the U.S. District Court of Kansas during player introductions Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas University students Ferrell Richardson, Kansas City, Mo. junior, and Linsie Fell, Aurora, Colorado senior, suggest an economic stimulus plan of their own as they sit next to a cutout of President Barack Obama Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Holding his daughter Kenzie, former Kansas great Kirk Hinrich enters the Fieldhouse to cheers Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor puts up a three-pointer over Missouri guard Zaire Taylor to end the first half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor shoots over Missouri forward Kim English during the first half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich stuffs a shot by Missouri guard J.T. Tiller during the first half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Markieff Morris muscles Missouri guard Zaire Taylor for a rebound during the first half Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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