Butler Bulldogs eye final title as Final Four looms
Butler guard Grant Leiendecker speaks from Hinkle Fieldhouse as the Bulldogs prepare for a possible national championship run. The 6-5 junior reflects on the Italy trip and the unlikely Final Four push after beating Kansas State to reach the Final Four, aiming to beat Michigan State and potentially Duke or West Virginia.
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Iowa Coaches Face AAU Recruiting Realities
Iowa basketball figures, led by coach Fran McCaffery, must navigate AAU coaches in recruiting. Coleman stresses trust with families and the role of summer coaches. Plan to hire a top assistant, possibly Mitch Buonaguro, and finish staff by next week.
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Baylor's freshmen push Baylor to Final Four in home state
Baylor's 27 9 women beat top seeds Tennessee and Duke to reach the Final Four in San Antonio led by Brittney Griner. The 6 8 freshman anchors a five freshman lineup as they prepare to face Connecticut, aiming to extend an unprecedented season with home state semifinal play.
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Lavin Leads St. Johns Pursuit of Keady Help
Steve Lavin named St. John’s coach and seeks to recruit former Purdue coach Gene Keady as an advisor. Lavin inherits a 17 16 NIT squad with five starters and near-misses that could reach the NCAA tournament.
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