Marquette Coach Al McGuire Heads to Atlanta Final Four
Al McGuire, famed and controversial Marquette coach, nears retirement after this season as the Warriors reach the NCAA finals chase. Bernard Toone shines in Midwest finals, while McGuire jokes about suites and parking as he looks toward Atlanta and a possible national title.
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Tar Heels Adjust Four Corners in Regional Victory
UNC beat Kentucky to reach the NCAA final against Nevada Las Vegas using a restarted four corners delay offense. Guard John Kuester signaled the change, torching the defense for baskets and drawing free throws while Phil Ford heals his elbow.
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Hunt Seeks Name Change for NCAA to North Carolina Athletic Association
Gov Jim Hunt proposes renaming the NCAA to North Carolina Athletic Association citing North Carolina dominance in college basketball. He notes two teams in national finals during his two months as governor and deflects full credit.
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Deacon Quickness Comes Too Late vs Marquette in NCAAs
Wake Forest faltered in the second half, losing 82 to 68 as Marquette surged with 64 percent shooting. Skip Brown, in his final college game, scored 10 points amid a four-foul finale, while Jerry Schellenberg earned All-Midwest recognition and Butch Lee led Marquette with outstanding play.
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