Garden City Broacbusters fall short in Region VI semifinal
Pratt Beavers rallied from six down in the final 2 1 2 minutes to force overtime and win 89 88 at Salina Bicentennial Center, denying Garden City its first Region VI crown and a national berth after a late lob pass failed on the final play.
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Garden City ends season on last-second miss in semifinals
Garden City Beavers fall 89 88 to Pratt in Region VI Tournament semis after Torre Johnson’s 15-foot jumper rims out with 3.4 seconds left. Coach Swanson’s final play misfired as Avery Smith’s pass led to the bad inbound.
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Garden City
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Torre Johnson
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B.J. Walker
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B.J
Avery Smith
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Jared Young
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Wooldridge to return to KSU for next season
Kansas State coach Jim Wooldridge, 68-77 in five seasons, will return after a 17-12 season that included a 6-10 Big 12 record. He signed a two year extension despite missing the NCAA and NIT. Athletics director Tim Weiser said the program is progressing and needs more time. President Jon Wefald supported extending his tenure.
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Kansas seniors aim for graduation and NCAA glory
Lawrence AP report notes Aaron Miles Wayne Simien Keith Langford and Michael Lee will graduate in May with degrees in communications sociology and criminal justice respectively. The four star players have maintained academic success and clean conduct while leading Kansas to a 110-26 record three Big 12 titles and two Final Four visits as they pursue an NCAA title under coach Bill Self.
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Lee
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