NCAA practice sessions (March 24)

Men's NCAA Tournament teams go through the paces in advance of the Sweet 16.

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Wed., March 24, 2010

Butler's Shelvin Mack looks to pass during an NCAA college basketball practice, Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Butler plays Syracuse in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Butler head coach Brad Stevens watches his team during an NCAA college basketball practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Butler plays Syracuse in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Butler's Gordon Hayward shoots during an NCAA college basketball practice on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Butler plays Syracuse in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Cornell's Louis Dale, left, stretches with teammates during an NCAA college basketball practice in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Cornell plays Kentucky in an East Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Cornell forward Jon Jaques, center, shoots during an NCAA college basketball practice in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Cornell plays Kentucky in an East Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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West Virginia's Joe Mazzulla shoots the ball during an NCAA college basketball practice in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, March 24, 2010. West Virginia is to play Washington in an East Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Kansas State's Jacob Pullen pauses during NCAA college basketball tournament practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Kansas State plays Xavier in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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As Kansas State coach Frank Martin, left, watches, Denis Clemente passes the ball during NCAA college basketball practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Kansas State plays Xavier in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Kansas State's Jamar Samuels dunks the ball during an NCAA college basketball practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Kansas State is to play Xavier in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Kansas State's Jacob Pullen passes the ball as Martavious Irving defends during NCAA college basketball tournament practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Kansas State plays Xavier in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins, left, walks off the court with John Wall after an NCAA college basketball practice in Syracuse, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Kentucky plays Cornell in an East Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Kentucky coach John Calipari signs autographs after an NCAA college basketball practice in Syracuse, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Kentucky plays Cornell in an East Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Kentucky's John Wall shoots during an NCAA men's East Regional college basketball practice in Syracuse, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.

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Northern Iowa's Jake Koch pumps his fist to fans during a sendoff rally, Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Northern Iowa plays Michigan State in an NCAA Midwest Regional game on Friday in St. Louis.

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Northern Iowa's Adam Koch greets fans during a sendoff rally, Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Northern Iowa plays Michigan State in an NCAA Midwest Regional game on Friday in St. Louis.

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Syracuse's Arinze Onuaku sits on the bench during an NCAA college basketball practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Onuaku is not expected to play when Syracuse meets Butler in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday due to a knee injury.

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Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim smiles during an NCAA college basketball practice on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Syracuse plays Butler in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Syracuse's Andy Rautins shoots during an NCAA college basketball practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Syracuse plays Butler in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Syracuse players surround Matt Lyde-Cajuste as he shoots during an NCAA college basketball practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Syracuse plays Butler in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Syracuse's Wes Johnson dunks during an NCAA college basketball practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Syracuse is to play Butler in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar, center, gathers his players during practice for an NCAA men's East Regional college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Washington plays West Virginia on Thursday.

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Washington's Quincy Pondexter holds a ball during practice for an NCAA men's East Regional college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Washington plays West Virginia on Thursday.

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Washington's Isaiah Thomas takes a shot during practice for an NCAA men's East Regional college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Washington plays West Virginia on Thursday.

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Washington players, reflected on the court, warm up during practice for an NCAA men's East Regional college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Washington plays West Virginia on Thursday.

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Washington players practice for an NCAA men's East Regional college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Washington plays West Virginia on Thursday.

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Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar talks to players during practice for an NCAA men's East Regional college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Washington plays West Virginia on Thursday.

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Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar, center, gathers his players during practice for an NCAA men's East Regional college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Washington plays West Virginia on Thursday.

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West Virginia head coach Bobby Huggins looks on during NCAA college basketball practice in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, March 24, 2010. West Virginia plays Washington in an East Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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West Virginia's Darryl Bryant looks on during NCAA college basketball practice in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Bryant says he felt something �pop� in his right foot during practice Tuesday, march 23, 2010. West Virginia plays Washington in an East Regional semifinal game on Thursday.

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West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler shoots the ball during an NCAA college basketball practice in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, March 24, 2010. West Virginia plays Washington in an East Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Xavier's Jason Love dunks during an NCAA college basketball practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Xavier plays Kansas State in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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Xavier's Jordan Crawford reacts during an NCAA college basketball practice Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Xavier plays Kansas State in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday.

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