Illini’s positionless clones confuse Michigan ahead of Final Four
Illinois players are described as 6 foot 6 to 6 foot 8 clones who guard Michigan's Glen Rice in the national semifinal prep. Coaches say they switch assignments, each with defined responsibilities, and welcome the confusion as a potential edge. Illinois, 31-4, eyes the Final Four as guard Marcus Liberty and Lou Henson discuss versatility.
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Henderson Pressures Duke as Final Four Bid Looms
Duke guards focus on semifinal against Seton Hall after Henderson leads 85 77 win over Georgetown. He tallied 21 points vs Minnesota and 23 vs Georgetown, shooting 57.4 percent in the tournament as Duke eyes its first NCAA title in four years.
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Wise Town Makes NCAA Run From Midwest Region
Seeded first in the Midwest after an at large selection the Wise Town team posted tournament wins over Manese State Ball State Louisville Syracuse by scores 77 71 72 60 83 49 and 99 96 to reach the Final Four with a 20 13 record. Key players Nick Anderson Kenny Battle Lowell Hamilton Kendall Gill Steven Bardo with substitutes Marcus Liberty Larry Smith Ervin Smalk anchored the run.
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NC State Clemson Arizona among seeds in men’s NCAA tourney
The article lists teams like North Carolina State Clemson Arizona and others as seeds in the NCAA tournament. It notes seedings in the East region and mentions at large invitations. It tallies players such as Robert Brickey Christian Laettner Phil Henderson Quin Snyder and key substitutes Alan Abdelnaby John Smith Greg Koubek with scoring averages and appearances.
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Michigan Surfs Into Semifinals Against Illinois
Michigan relies on star Glen Rice who has 125 points in four tournament games and coach Steve Fisher, whose calm, disciplined leadership has energized a team that has won 10 straight. Illinois dominates the Illini in recent meetings, while Michigan shoots at a NCAA season high pace and plans quick, efficient scoring to counteract Illinois.
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Michigan Wolverines reach NCAA at large after strong season
Michigan, seeded third in the region behind Oklahoma and North Carolina after earning an at large bid, beat Xavier 92-87, South Alabama 91-82, North Carolina 92-87, and Virginia 102-65. Key players include Glen Rice, Rumeal Robinson, Lou Vaught, and Jim Griffin with strong early 1990s college stats. Substitutes Sean Higgins, Mark Hughes, and Demetrius Calip also contribute.
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Book em Polo man's hobby has Illini covered
Polo resident Bob Glessner has built a three foot scrapbook of Illinois basketball clippings from 1975 to 1988 and started a new volume for 1988-89. Illinois players cherish the prep clips from high school recruits, and Glessner's project began after a 1983 visit to Champaign where coachs saw his work.
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Seton Hall Aims to Stay Calm Against Duke in Final Four
Seton Hall, 30 6, faces Duke in the Final Four after a rugged tournament run. Senior guard Gerald Greene asserts the Pirates will not be intimidated as coach P J Carlesimo stresses veteran poise and late game resilience. Duke relies on senior Danny Ferry to spark the offense while Seton Hall counters with Andrew Gaze stepping into the spotlight in his lone U S season.
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Pirates face West Regional hangover in NCAA odds
In a chaotic wire service style recount, the article notes the Pirates earning an at large bid after finishing behind Arizona and Indiana, with game scores referencing a 60-51 win over Southwest Missouri State, 87-73 over Evansville, and 78-65 over Nevada Las Vegas.
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