Walker shapes a coaching ascent at West Plains
Familiar coach Aaron Walker has built a name from junior college circuits to a top national position, guiding West Plains Grizzlies to a No 1 poll and a tough schedule against Missouri powerhouses while stressing community pride and personal gratitude for Kansas roots and mentors.
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Durant leads Thunder rout of Wizards in win debut for Perkins
Kevin Durant scored 32 as Oklahoma City rolled past Washington 116-89. First game for Kendrick Perkins since deadline trade, totaling six points and nine rebounds in 20 minutes. Westbrook added 18 points, 12 assists, and the Thunder shot 48.8 percent while starting 19 straight free throws. Oklahoma City improved to 4-0 in five games with Perkins and owns a strong record against sub .500 teams.
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NCAA title contenders shape up with Ohio State and Kansas lead
Ohio State holds deep talent led by Jared Sullinger with Jon Diebler’s elite 3-point shooting. Kansas mirrors Buckeyes in talent, fronted by Marcus and Markieff Morris, but both face late-season lapses. Duke, Pitt gather momentum as top contenders with Duke hampered by Kyrie Irving’s status and Pitt needing help for Gibbs in crunch time.
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Colorado left out of NCAA tourney after party disappointment
Longmont Colorado AP reports Buffaloes fans watched in disbelief as Colorado failed to land an NCAA tournament bid despite a 21 18 record and key wins over Kansas State Texas and Missouri. Tad Boyle described the moment as shock with players crestfallen, while coach Bill Self of Kansas questioned the omission.
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Lady Busters struggle after long layoff in weekend games
Neosho star Lady Busters suffer four losses as Marshall drives in four RBI and three doubles. The team had not played in 11 days after weather canceled two games against Frank Phillips and Colby. Coach Moquett blamed rust but noted better hitting comes with more live pitching. Next: a Saturday trip to McCook Nebraska for a 1 p.m. start.
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K State Women Named To NCAA Dance As 8 Seed
K State women earned an eight seed in the NCAA tournament after strong season totals from Brittany Chambers and Jalana Childs. The Wildcats head to face Purdue with Rayburn Mingo leading a talented lineup and relief at selection. It marks the program’s 12th NCAA bid and ninth in 10 years since 2009.
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Royals look to lefties to bolster young bullpen
Surprise Arizona report notes manager Ned Yost declined to reveal much about Robert Fish, a left-hander the Royals claimed on waivers from the Yankees. Fish has a mid-90s fastball but has been erratic in the minors, while Kansas City weighs two left-handed bullpen options among unproven players.
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