The Jayhawks and Boilermakers practiced on Wednesday at Sprint Center in preparation for Thursday’s Sweet Sixteen matchup.

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The Jayhawks celebrate a half-court shot by teammate Devonte' Graham during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) shoots a selfie with some Jayhawk fans awaiting autographs following the Jayhawks' practice on Wednesday at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Devonte' Graham talks about playing against big opponents during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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The Kansas basketball band perform with banners on their instruments during the Jayhawks' practice.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) goes through his legs to toss a pass off the backboard to injured Kansas center Udoka Azubuike to finish the practice at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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The Purdue Boilermakers come together at half court after a practice on Wednesday prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) puts up a three pointer during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Landen Lucas (33) turns for a shot during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self, right, and assistant Kurtis Townsend chat at half court during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) signs autographs for young Jayhawk fans during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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A sizable crowd attended the Jayhawks' open practice on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Purdue head coach Matt Painter watches over his practice on Wednesday at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas forward Dwight Coleby (22) delivers a dunk during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan (50) swoops to the bucket during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Purdue center Isaac Haas (44) hooks in a shot during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Purdue forward Vince Edwards (12) pulls up for a shot during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan (50) pulls up for a shot during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Young basketball fans pack it in for autographs during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Basketball fans pack themselves against the railing as they wait for the Jayhawks to take the court during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Basketball fans pack themselves against the railing as they wait for the Jayhawks to take the court during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas guard Devonte' Graham (4) is followed by Kansas forward Landen Lucas (33) as the Jayhawks enter Sprint Center during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game.

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Kansas forward Landen Lucas (33) turns for a shot during a day of practices and press conferences prior to Thursday's game at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.