Fresehman third baseman Tony Thompson looks behind first base for the overthrown ball by the Benedictine College catcher. Thompson advanced to second on the play, and was 2-2 at bat with two runs through the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday night at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Fresehman third baseman Tony Thompson looks behind first base for the overthrown ball by the Benedictine College catcher. Thompson advanced to second on the play, and was 2-2 at bat with two runs through the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday night at Hoglund Ballpark.

Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute of Politics, settles back into his office Monday at the Dole Insitiute of Politics after taking a leave of absence to head former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson’s exploratory presidential campagin. Lacy said he was glad to be back and missed the interaction with students the most.

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Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute of Politics, settles back into his office Monday at the Dole Insitiute of Politics after taking a leave of absence to head former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson’s exploratory presidential campagin. Lacy said he was glad to be back and missed the interaction with students the most.
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Kansas coach Bill Self yells to his team during the first half of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball final against Davidson, Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Detroit.

Kansas coach Bill Self yells to his team during the first half of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball final against Davidson, Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Detroit.

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams reacts during the first half of the NCAA East Regional final basketball game against Louisville Saturday, March 29, 2008, in Charlotte, N.C.

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams reacts during the first half of the NCAA East Regional final basketball game against Louisville Saturday, March 29, 2008, in Charlotte, N.C.
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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins drifts in for a shot during Sunday's game against Davidson. Collins connected on 1-of-8 shots from the floor in 28 minutes.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins drifts in for a shot during Sunday's game against Davidson. Collins connected on 1-of-8 shots from the floor in 28 minutes.

The Kansas players celebrate as Davidson's Jason Richards gets helped off the court. Richards' last-minute game-winning shot sailed wide left, ending Davidson's run in the tournament.

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The Kansas players celebrate as Davidson's Jason Richards gets helped off the court. Richards' last-minute game-winning shot sailed wide left, ending Davidson's run in the tournament.

Davidson guard Stephen Curry answers questions in locker room following the team's loss to Kansas in the Elite Eight. Curry was named most valuable player in the Midwest region of the tournament. He said after the game he will not be leaving Davidson after this year for the NBA.

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Davidson guard Stephen Curry answers questions in locker room following the team's loss to Kansas in the Elite Eight. Curry was named most valuable player in the Midwest region of the tournament. He said after the game he will not be leaving Davidson after this year for the NBA.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers kicks a pass out as Davidson's Andrew Lovedale contests his drive to the basket. Chalmers recorded two assists and two steals, and turned the ball over just once.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers kicks a pass out as Davidson's Andrew Lovedale contests his drive to the basket. Chalmers recorded two assists and two steals, and turned the ball over just once.

Davidson coach Bob McKillop talks with his players during the first half of the game. McKillop led the 10th-seeded Wildcats to the Elite Eight and came within one three-point shot of the Final Four.

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Davidson coach Bob McKillop talks with his players during the first half of the game. McKillop led the 10th-seeded Wildcats to the Elite Eight and came within one three-point shot of the Final Four.

The Kansas bench yoars in celebration after senior center Sasha Kaun pulled down a rebound and scored a bucket-and-one during the second half. Kansas improved to 35-3 on the season with the victory.

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The Kansas bench yoars in celebration after senior center Sasha Kaun pulled down a rebound and scored a bucket-and-one during the second half. Kansas improved to 35-3 on the season with the victory.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers goes up for a reverse during the first half of the game. He missed the shot, but that was the only one he missed for the half. Chalmers scored 11 of the Hawks 30 first half points.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers goes up for a reverse during the first half of the game. He missed the shot, but that was the only one he missed for the half. Chalmers scored 11 of the Hawks 30 first half points.

Davidson guard Stephen Curry tries to save a loose ball from going out of bounds during the game. Curry said after the game that he was "definitely" coming back to Davidson and not entering the NBA draft.

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Davidson guard Stephen Curry tries to save a loose ball from going out of bounds during the game. Curry said after the game that he was

Senior center Sasha Kaun fights Davidson's Mark Paulhus Gosselin for a rebound. Kaun and the Hawks outrebounded the Wildcats 38-30 for the game. Kaun grabbed three of the 10 Kansas offensive rebounds.

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Senior center Sasha Kaun fights Davidson's Mark Paulhus Gosselin for a rebound. Kaun and the Hawks outrebounded the Wildcats 38-30 for the game. Kaun grabbed three of the 10 Kansas offensive rebounds.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers, red-shirt sophomore Brady Morningstar and sophomore guard Sherron Collins celebrate after the game.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers, red-shirt sophomore Brady Morningstar and sophomore guard Sherron Collins celebrate after the game.

Davidson guard Jason Richards holds his head in his hands in the Davidson locker room following the loss to Kansas in the Elite Eight. Richards made 3-of-9 from the field, including 0-for-4 from three. One of the missed three-pointers was the game-winning shot attempt, which sailed left.

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Davidson guard Jason Richards holds his head in his hands in the Davidson locker room following the loss to Kansas in the Elite Eight. Richards made 3-of-9 from the field, including 0-for-4 from three. One of the missed three-pointers was the game-winning shot attempt, which sailed left.

The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate their Midwest regional championship after defeating Davidson 59-57 Sunday at Ford Field in Detroit. Kanas was the final No. 1 seed to advance to the Final Four, making this the first year all four top-seeded teams advanced to the Final Four. North Carolina, Memphis and UCLA will join in San Antonio to play for the championship.

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The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate their Midwest regional championship after defeating Davidson 59-57 Sunday at Ford Field in Detroit. Kanas was the final No. 1 seed to advance to the Final Four, making this the first year all four top-seeded teams advanced to the Final Four. North Carolina, Memphis and UCLA will join in San Antonio to play for the championship.

Senior guard Jeremy Case and the rest of the Kansas bench watch as the Wildcats dribble the ball up the floor down two with less than 20 seconds to go in the game. The largest lead any team had in the game was six points.

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Senior guard Jeremy Case and the rest of the Kansas bench watch as the Wildcats dribble the ball up the floor down two with less than 20 seconds to go in the game. The largest lead any team had in the game was six points.

Senior center Sasha Kaun hugs senior forward Darnell Jackson after Kansas defeated Davidson 59-57. Kaun was named the most valuable player of the regional championship game. He scored 13 points on 6-of-6 shooting and grabbed 6 rebounds in the game.

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Senior center Sasha Kaun hugs senior forward Darnell Jackson after Kansas defeated Davidson 59-57. Kaun was named the most valuable player of the regional championship game. He scored 13 points on 6-of-6 shooting and grabbed 6 rebounds in the game.