Junior guard Mario Chalmers goes up for a shot against North Carolina's Wayne Ellington during the second half of the game. Chalmers finished with 11 points on 5-of-10 shooting. He also recorded three steals and three assists in the game.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers goes up for a shot against North Carolina's Wayne Ellington during the second half of the game. Chalmers finished with 11 points on 5-of-10 shooting. He also recorded three steals and three assists in the game.

The KU cheer team celebrates after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina in the first round of the Final Four in San Antonio. Kansas advances to the championship game where they will face Memphis.

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The KU cheer team celebrates after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina in the first round of the Final Four in San Antonio. Kansas advances to the championship game where they will face Memphis.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams yells to contest a foul call made by a game official. Williams was the Kansas coach before going to North Carolina.

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North Carolina coach Roy Williams yells to contest a foul call made by a game official. Williams was the Kansas coach before going to North Carolina.

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur shows his appreciation to the Kansas fans after the Hawks defeated the Tar Heels. Arthur and the Hawks face off against Memphis Monday night.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur shows his appreciation to the Kansas fans after the Hawks defeated the Tar Heels. Arthur and the Hawks face off against Memphis Monday night.

The Kansas Jayhawks get together at half court during the Kansas chant following the victory over North Carolina.

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The Kansas Jayhawks get together at half court during the Kansas chant following the victory over North Carolina.

Members of the KU cheer team celebrate Kansas' victory after the game.

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Members of the KU cheer team celebrate Kansas' victory after the game.

Members of the KU band cheer during the final minutes of the game. Kansas led the whole game, but North Carolina came within four points of tying the game with 11:15 to go in the game.

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Members of the KU band cheer during the final minutes of the game. Kansas led the whole game, but North Carolina came within four points of tying the game with 11:15 to go in the game.

Junior center Matt Kleinmann and Kansas coach Bill Self thank the crowd after the game. Self led the Hawks to the title game in his first Final Four appearance.

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Junior center Matt Kleinmann and Kansas coach Bill Self thank the crowd after the game. Self led the Hawks to the title game in his first Final Four appearance.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams hugs senior guard Jeremy Case after the game. As a red-shirt senior, Case is the only player Williams recruited to Kansas before leaving in 2003 still playing for the Hawks.

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North Carolina coach Roy Williams hugs senior guard Jeremy Case after the game. As a red-shirt senior, Case is the only player Williams recruited to Kansas before leaving in 2003 still playing for the Hawks.

Senior guard Russell Robinson gets stopped on a drive to the basket by North Carolina guard Ty Lawson during the second half. Robinson finished with seven points and four assists for the game.

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Senior guard Russell Robinson gets stopped on a drive to the basket by North Carolina guard Ty Lawson during the second half. Robinson finished with seven points and four assists for the game.

Senior forward Darnell Jackson fights North Carolina forward Deon Thompson for a rebound. Jackson scored 12 points and grabbed four boards in the game. Kansas as a team outrebounded North Carolina 42-33.

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Senior forward Darnell Jackson fights North Carolina forward Deon Thompson for a rebound. Jackson scored 12 points and grabbed four boards in the game. Kansas as a team outrebounded North Carolina 42-33.

Freshman center Cole Aldrich takes the ball strong to the hoop against North Carolina's Danny Green and Tyler Hansbrough during the first half. Aldrich stepped up for the Hawks, scoring eight points, grabbing seven boards and blocking four shots. “He may have won the game for us tonight as much as anybody,” Kansas coach Bill Self said of Aldrich after the game.

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Freshman center Cole Aldrich takes the ball strong to the hoop against North Carolina's Danny Green and Tyler Hansbrough during the first half. Aldrich stepped up for the Hawks, scoring eight points, grabbing seven boards and blocking four shots. “He may have won the game for us tonight as much as anybody,” Kansas coach Bill Self said of Aldrich after the game.

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins dishes the ball on a drive to the basket during the second half. Collins finished with 11 points and four assists in 30 minutes. Kansas recorded 17 assists for the game compared to just seven for North Carolina.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins dishes the ball on a drive to the basket during the second half. Collins finished with 11 points and four assists in 30 minutes. Kansas recorded 17 assists for the game compared to just seven for North Carolina.

Kansas fans celebrate during the first half of the game, with a projection showing junior forward Matt Kleinmann, junior guard Brandon Rush and freshman guard Tyrel Reed in the background.

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Kansas fans celebrate during the first half of the game, with a projection showing junior forward Matt Kleinmann, junior guard Brandon Rush and freshman guard Tyrel Reed in the background.

Senior forward Darnell Jackson fights North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough for a loose ball during the first half of the game.

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Senior forward Darnell Jackson fights North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough for a loose ball during the first half of the game.

Freshman center Cole Aldrich grabs down a board over sophomore guard Sherron Collins during the first half. Aldrich finished with eight points, seven rebounds and four blocks.

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Freshman center Cole Aldrich grabs down a board over sophomore guard Sherron Collins during the first half. Aldrich finished with eight points, seven rebounds and four blocks.

A Kansas fan takes a picture while the crowd celebrates behind her with about two minutes left in the second half.

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A Kansas fan takes a picture while the crowd celebrates behind her with about two minutes left in the second half.

Shane Williams, Overland Park sophomore and a drummer in the KU band, pops a cigar in his mouth in post-game celebration with other band members.

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Shane Williams, Overland Park sophomore and a drummer in the KU band, pops a cigar in his mouth in post-game celebration with other band members.

Students cheer from the upper deck of the Alamodome. There were 43,718 people in attendance.

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Students cheer from the upper deck of the Alamodome. There were 43,718 people in attendance.

Senior guard Rodrick Stewart gives post-game interviews in the Kansas locker room with his leg propped up. Stewart injured his right knee during practice Friday, which left him unable to play in the Final Four. "It was hard to just be there watching my team," Stewart said.

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Senior guard Rodrick Stewart gives post-game interviews in the Kansas locker room with his leg propped up. Stewart injured his right knee during practice Friday, which left him unable to play in the Final Four.

North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough answers questions in the locker room after his team's loss to Kansas. Hansbrough was six for 13, with 17 total points.

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North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough answers questions in the locker room after his team's loss to Kansas. Hansbrough was six for 13, with 17 total points.

Senior guard Russell Robinson draws a foul while trying to drive through the Tar Heel defense during the first half. Kansas outscored North Carolina 44-27 in the first half.

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Senior guard Russell Robinson draws a foul while trying to drive through the Tar Heel defense during the first half. Kansas outscored North Carolina 44-27 in the first half.

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins takes the ball to the basket during the first half. Kansas jumped out to an early lead in the game and at one point led by 28, 40-12. The Tar Heels came within four in the second half, but the Hawks held them off for the victory.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins takes the ball to the basket during the first half. Kansas jumped out to an early lead in the game and at one point led by 28, 40-12. The Tar Heels came within four in the second half, but the Hawks held them off for the victory.

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins collides with North Carolina's Alex Stepheson during a drive to the hoop in the second half. Officials whistled Collins for a charge on the play. Collins turned the ball over seven times in the game, and the Hawks turned the ball over 19 times as a team.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins collides with North Carolina's Alex Stepheson during a drive to the hoop in the second half. Officials whistled Collins for a charge on the play. Collins turned the ball over seven times in the game, and the Hawks turned the ball over 19 times as a team.

Junior guard Brandon Rush ducks under the arm of North Carolina forward Deon Thompson for an easy two during the second half. Rush led Kansas with 25 points on 11-of-17 shooting.

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Junior guard Brandon Rush ducks under the arm of North Carolina forward Deon Thompson for an easy two during the second half. Rush led Kansas with 25 points on 11-of-17 shooting.

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins rises up to hit a three-pointer during the second half. Collins' three put the Hawks back up eight after the Heels had cut the lead to just five, with 5:25 to go in the game.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins rises up to hit a three-pointer during the second half. Collins' three put the Hawks back up eight after the Heels had cut the lead to just five, with 5:25 to go in the game.

Junior guard Brandon Rush ducks in for a reverse layup during the second half. Rush scored 25 points in the game and missed six shots, going 11-for-17, despite shooting just 2-of-7 from behind the arc.

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Junior guard Brandon Rush ducks in for a reverse layup during the second half. Rush scored 25 points in the game and missed six shots, going 11-for-17, despite shooting just 2-of-7 from behind the arc.

Kansas coach Bill Self hugs sophomore guard Sherron Collins during the final minutes of the game. Kansas advanced to the title game with Saturday's victory.

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Kansas coach Bill Self hugs sophomore guard Sherron Collins during the final minutes of the game. Kansas advanced to the title game with Saturday's victory.
Kansas vs. North Carolina

Photo gallery of Kansas' Final Four game against North Carolina, Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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