Final Four musings amid March Madness insights
The writer analyzes the Final Four teams Duke UNLV Georgia Tech and Arkansas from distant view while noting freshmen point guards Hurley Anderson and Mayberry. Coach K and assorted coaches are mentioned along with regional quirks and questions about future matchups and perceived conferences.
Final Four semifinal previews for UNLV Georgia Tech and Duke Arkansas
Georgia Tech's Kenny Anderson Brian Oliver and Dennis Scott face UNLV's trio Anthony Augman and Johnson in a 3 on 3 style matchup hailed as lethal. Duke meets Arkansas in a 40 minute showdown as Krzyzewski notes their no name but hard driving defense and Hurley led offense.
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Auburn Advances to NCAA Final After Victory Over Louisiana Tech
Auburn defeats Louisiana Tech 81-69 to reach the NCAA championship game for the third straight year. Linda Godby and Carolyn Jones spark with inside-outside play while Auburn uses full-court press and zone defense to hold back a Techs rally. Stanford will face Auburn in Sunday's final after beating Virginia 75-66.
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OU women told to go sell cookies amid program cancellation
Tammy Rogers cites frustration as OU cancels the 16th season of the women s basketball program after receiving university funding requests. Gov Bellman downplays impact and invokes inequality while noting no women s baseball or wrestling. Duncan says funds were part of the program termination.
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Schillig Leads Iowa Tennis To Breakthrough Season
Iowa coach Micki Schillig, Cedar Rapids native and former pro, guides the Hawkeyes to a 13-2 start and 4-0 in the Big Ten, with top players from Georgia, Oregon, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, California and The Netherlands. Injuries last year slowed progress, but renewed health and a driven squad have Iowa eyeing national rankings.
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Andrea Calvert
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Catherine Wilson
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Tracey Peyton
California
Ruland alleges payoffs from Valvano
Former NBA center Jeff Ruland claims he received unspecified sums from Jim Valvano while Valvano coached at Iowa before moving to North Carolina State. Valvano denies the accusation through his attorney.
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Valvano payoffs rumor swirls in NCAA probe fallout
Kaminsky says Valvano inquiry found no Iowa wrongdoing while Bob Ruland admits taking money linked to recruitment and Iona. Ruland, a former All Star with Washington, skirted specifics and noted his NBA career was cut short by a knee injury in 1986-87 with the 76ers.
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