Jayhawks face Michigan after another NCAA run
Lawrence AP The No. 1 seed Kansas, resembling last year’s Final Four team, survived Western Kentucky and North Carolina to reach the Elite Eight. Coach Bill Self and guard Elijah Johnson note the need to play top opponents, as Kansas prepares for Michigan with Ben McLemore’s struggled shooting a concern. The Jayhawks rely on senior leadership and a deep roster to push toward a third straight regional final.
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Baker's Climb From Hutchinson Hero to Shockers Star
Ron Baker rose from a dramatic Scott City state final winner to a Wichita State guard starring in NCAA tournament play. In Salt Lake City he hit four 3-pointers and grabbed six rebounds helping the Shockers upset Gonzaga 76 70 in the third round. Baker endured a foot injury that kept him out 21 games but returned strong in the MVC tournament quarterfinals with 15 points.
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Shockers rally past Gonzaga to reach NCAA round of 16
Wichita State, the ninth seed, upset top seed Gonzaga to reach the round of 16 and set up a Thursday matchup with La Salle in Los Angeles. Cleanthony Early led the charge as coach Gregg Marshall stressed staying grounded amid underdog status.
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