Langford's status uncertain for Kansas Bucknell opener
Kansas swingman Keith Langford, the Jayhawks' second-leading scorer at 14.7 ppg, misses Big 12 tourney with a left ankle sprain. He also spent two days in the hospital with the flu, worked out but was held from practice, and coach Bill Self said readiness for Friday's NCAA game against Bucknell remains unclear.
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ACC reprimands Hewitt for officiating criticisms
The ACC reprimanded Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt for criticizing officiating in the ACC tournament final. Hewitt said a late foul against Jarrett Jack altered the 69-64 loss to Duke, with Redick sinking two free throws for a 67-64 lead.
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College basketball tournament schedule bolds many matchups
A list of first round games across cities including Cleveland Alabama vs Wis Milwaukee and Boston College vs Pennsylvania with tip times from 11:25 a.m. to 8:55 p.m. noting KGAN as primary broadcaster and approximate second games in a session. It also lists Wake Forest Chattanooga West Virginia Creighton Indianapolis Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Cincinnati Iowa Texas Nevada Illinois Fairleigh Dickinson Boise Pacific Pittsburgh Washington Montana Arizona Utah State LSU Ala Birmingham Oklahoma Niagara Utah Texas El Paso Gonzaga Winthrop Texas Tech UCLA with locations in Cleveland Boston Wake Forest Tucson Boise and more.
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Stepping up to Dance
Cincinnati Bearcats, making their 14th straight NCAA appearance, face the Iowa Hawkeyes in an opening-round NCAA game at the RCA Dome. Star Jason Maxiell notes the challenge of a different year and team, while Iowa’s Jeff Horner emphasizes Cincinnati’s experience.
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Hawks embrace momentum in NCAA bid push
Iowa faced a four day stretch to secure an NCAA berth after a rocky season. Coach Steve Alford praised the players for refusing to quit and winning three straight to stay in the hunt, despite slim odds after a Feb 23 loss.
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Pearl's Eagle stint foreshadowed coach Bruce Pearl's March Madness path
Bruce Pearl recalled his one game as BC's mascot Eddie the Eagle during the 1981 NCAA tournament. The Milwaukee Panthers coach, then a walk-on, hid behind a feathered persona to disrupt Ball State in an opening round at Boston College.
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