Gonzaga basketball practice in Denver

The Gonzaga men's basketball team practice Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Bulldogs play St. John's Thursday night in the first round the NCAA Tournament.

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Wed., March 16, 2011

BYU's Jimmer Fredette warms up with the Cougars during practice on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

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Gonzaga's Demetri Goodson launches a half court shot at the end of practice, March 16, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Everyone on the team had a chance to try a shot and only Mathis Monninghoff was able to make it.

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Gonzaga players have hit their stride as they take the court, March 16, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

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Gonzaaga's Sam Dower throws down during practice, March 16, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

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Gonzaga head coach, Mark Few launches a half court shot at the end of the Bulldog's practice, March 16, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Everyone on the team had a chance to take a shot and only Mathis Monninghoff made the basket. Assistant coach, Ray Giacoletti watches at right.

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St . John's coach, Steve Lavin, left, visits with TV broadcaster Bill Raftery after the Red Storm's practice session on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

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Gonzaga's Sam Dower finds a quiet spot to conduct a phone interview with a Minneapolis radio station before team practice, March 16, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

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Gonzaga's Robert Sacre finishes an interview for a local Denver Radio station before practice, March 16, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

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Gonzaga's Demetri Goodson and Marquise Carter get their groove on before practice in the locker room, March 16, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

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