Reasons for cage mania at Saturday Final Four
The NCAA Final Four semis on CBS promise strong ratings led by the Duke versus Indiana matchup. Basketball fascinates by theatre and proximity, with up close players from diverse backgrounds, time pressure, and dramatic outcomes that mix heroism tragedy luck and rhythm akin to jazz.
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Reds bring new faces as Cedar Rapids open season
The Cedar Rapids Reds add prospects Willie Greene Steve Gibralter Tommy Raffo and Joe DeBerry to a familiar core as they prepare to open the Midwest League season Thursday at Memorial Stadium against the Peoria Chiefs Greene is a 20 year old third baseman and former Pirates first round pick Gibralter 19 is a South Atlantic League All Star Raffo 24 led the SAL in homers last season and DeBerry 21 earned a spring training invite after a solid season at Billings Koelling Riggs and Gordon return to anchor the infield and outfield with Raffo slated as the designated hitter.
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Final Four Showdown Duke Faces Indiana in Minneapolis
Duke, at 32 2, seeks a sixth Final Four in seven years led by Laettner and Davis as they face Indiana 27 6 in Minneapolis. Knight and Krzyzewski, long rivals with similar styles, hope to add another title as the tournament reaches the semifinals.
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Laettner’s hero villain label fuels Duke legend
Duke star Christian Laettner divides opinion as hero for guiding Duke to its fifth straight Final Four and as a villain for rough play. He defends his edge, noting a mix of good and bad perceptions, and recalls pivotal shots and scrutiny from fans and media.
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Orr named president of National Association of Basketball Coaches
Iowa State coach Johnny Orr will become president of the 4200 member NABC while remaining at Iowa State. He succeeds Herb Kenny and will serve a one year term, coordinating committees and lobbying the NCAA to restore a third full-time assistant.
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Oklahoma State to not renew Seay contract for wrestling program
Oklahoma State informs wrestling coach Joe Seay that his contract will not be renewed amid an NCAA investigation into the program. Olympic champion John Smith, helping coaching duties during Seay’s suspension, may be offered the head job as Smith weighs returning to coaching after considering his retirement from competition.
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