Wildcats topple North Texas as Kansas State seals win
Kansas State used pressure defense to overwhelm North Texas 78 60, with Pullen and Clemente pacing the Wildcats. North Texas led by 28 points with 28 points from the Mean Green’s top scorer and strong first-half rebounding but could not sustain the comeback against a relentless, poised K State squad led by coach Martin.
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Jayhawks survive rugged NCAA opener against Lehigh
Kansas, top seed, survived an early Lehigh challenge as the Mountain Hawks traded early blows in Bank Center before KU pulled away to win by a comfortable margin. The game started with Lehigh pressuring the favored Jayhawks, forcing turnovers and missing shots, but Kansas answered with a 15-0 run that stretched into 21-2, then held on despite Lehigh's late pushes in a 8-12 run.
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Georgia Tech players give up phones before NCAA tourney
Georgia Tech plans another self imposed cellphone ban before the NCAA tournament. Players say the ban fostered team closeness and better on court communication, noting Derrick Favors grew more vocal in the ACC tournament. DOM D’Andre Bell and Iman Shumpert describe improved trust, sleep, and discussions at the dinner table.
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NCAA and universities face grade debate in athletics
The discussion centers on the NCAA push to raise academic standards for student athletes amid questions about readiness and graduation. Quotes highlight Sherron Collins and concerns that many players rely on college sports for opportunity while education quality and graduation timelines vary.
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