NCAA balances bracket cost to fans despite low venues
CBS adviser Mike Aresco defends the NCAA policy of balancing the men's basketball tournament bracket over local sellouts. He notes ratings remain strong, with an 18.9 rating on CBS, while three sites posted weak attendance and about 22,500 tickets remained unsold.
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Pitino scorns political talk as Bunning feud heats up
Kentucky coach Rick Pitino says he would consider 100 noble professions if he left basketball but politics is not one of them. He blames U S Rep Jim Bunning for pressuring his stance after a rally on the UK campus. Pitino says Bunning insulted him with a fax and political jabs.
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Green Seeks to Fill Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville
Jerry Green, new Tennessee coach, aims to replicate Oregon's Mac Court turnaround by filling the 24,535 seat Thompson-Boling Arena. He plans to involve students to boost attendance and remove the arena curtains that hide upper decks. Green has a coaching history at North Carolina Asheville Kansas and Oregon and vows not to be mediocre.
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Duncan Tops NBA Draft Prospects From NCAA Scouting
Evaluations from scouts place Tim Duncan at number one after standout postseason rebounding and solid all around play. Keith Van Horn and Ron Mercer are viewed as top five picks with Mercer as the clear second option. Raef LaFrentz faces questions after a weaker tournament, Brevin Knight emerges as premier guard but size may limit him. Jacque Vaughn drew concern for late game decisions in Kansas loss.
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