Marbury Traded to Nets in Eight-Player Deal Before Deadline
Star guard Stephon Marbury moves to the New Jersey Nets in a three team eight player swap before the trading deadline. Other moves include Tim Thomas and Scott Williams to Milwaukee for Tyrone Hill and Jerald Honeycutt, Vitaly Potapenko to Boston for Andrew DeClercq and a No. 1 pick, and Sam Mack to Houston for Rodrick Rhodes.
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Duke Faces Regional Hurdles as They Edge Toward St. Petersburg
Duke players acknowledge only a few wins remain before the regional finals and a possible St. Petersburg showdown with Miami or Cincinnati, the team that handed them their sole loss at Continental Arena. Elton Brand stresses internal focus, while Langdon recalls past overconfidence and the close loss to Kentucky.
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North Carolina Falls in Round One Despite Carter Jamison Departures
Weber State stunned North Carolina as Cota posted 20 points and 10 assists while Carolina missed Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison who left for the NBA. Brendan Haywood failed to grab a board in 24 minutes as Weber State prepared for Florida in the next round.
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March Madness Bracket Bravado Meets Duke’s Title Quest
A lively bracket chatter piece argues Duke as the favorite amid March Madness chaos. It notes UConn and Cincinnati as potential upset threats, with Duke predicted to fall by the second round to College of Charleston or in the semifinals to Kentucky.
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