Kansas center Cole Aldrich delivers a put-back dunk between North Dakota State defenders Brett Winkelman, left, and Michael Tveidt during the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas' Markieff Morris, left, and North Dakota State's DeJuan Flowers battle for a loose ball Friday, March 20, 2009, in Minneapolis.

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North Dakota State's Brett Winkelman watches as Kansas' Cole Aldrich dunks as the Jayhawks take on the Bison Friday, March 20, 2009, in Minneapolis.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts as the Jayhawks take on North Dakota State Friday, March 20, 2009, in Minneapolis.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich delivers a dunk over North Dakota State defenders Dejaun Flowers, left, and Ben Woodside during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas forwards Mario Little, left, and Markieff Morris laugh on their way into the game after a timeout against North Dakota State during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor stretches with his teammates before the Jayhawks' first-round game against North Dakota State on Friday at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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North Dakota State forward Dejaun Flowers watches Kansas center Cole Aldrich deliver a thunderous dunk during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas forward Mario Little drives to the bucket against North Dakota State forward Dejaun Flowers during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins puts up a floater over North Dakota State center Lucas Moorman (40) and guard Mike Nelson during the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich rips a rebound away from North Dakota State guards Brett Winkelman, left, and Mike Nelson during the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar charges past North Dakota State center Lucas Moorman for a bucket during the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins defends North Dakota State guard Ben Woodside during the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self looks to grab the attention of his players during the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas forward Mario Little clenches the ball after a foul is called against North Dakota State during the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Brady Morningstar defends North Dakota State forward Brett Winkelman's shot during the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor cuts to the bucket between North Dakota State defenders Brett Winkelman (22) and Dejaun Flowers (0) during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris defends a three-point attempt by North Dakota State guard Josh Vaughan during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas fans, and Bloomington, Minn. residents, Rob and Erik Gusaas look to grab the attention of Cole Aldrich. Rob Gusaas says that he taught Aldrich how to water ski.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins shoots over North Dakota State defenders Dejaun Flowers, left, and Mike Nelson during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins puts up a three-pointer over North Dakota State guard Josh Vaughan during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas University senior Andrew Fyler, Lawrence, and other members of the KU band heckle North Dakota State players after a foul by the Bison during the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas University senior Kirsten Hoogstraten, Kansas City, Mo., waves goodbye to North Dakota State center Lucas Moorman after he fouled out in the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self claps his hands after a bucket by the Jayhawks during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Tyrel Reed tires to disrupt a three-point attempt by North Dakota State guard Josh Vaughan in front of a cheering section dominated by Bison fans during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor delivers a dunk against North Dakota State during the second half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor whips a pass around North Dakota State defenders Brett Winkelman (22) Mike Nelson (31) and Lucas Moorman during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins puts up a jumper over North Dakota State guard Mike Nelson during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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North Dakota State guard Ben Woodside makes his way off the court after a loss to the Jayhawks Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins puts up a jumper over North Dakota State guard Mike Nelson during the first half Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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