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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

08 Apr 2008

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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 2008

Page

9

Jayhawks Win Final Four Thriller for First Title

Kansas defeated Memphis 75 68 in an NCAA final thriller at the Alamodome. Mario Chalmers tied the game with 2.1 seconds left in regulation, then Kansas dominated overtime to claim Bill Self first national championship. The title heals a grieving state and honors players facing personal losses and tragedy.

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Kansas basketball recollections and NCAA memories

Michael Rosenberg notes Mario Chalmers’ late three forced overtime in a game decided earlier, while Roy Williams cheered for Kansas after a loss. Scott Fowler recalls Kansas’s 1997 title and 20 years later another improbably earned crown. Dick Jerardi and Tim Dahlberg praise KU’s veteran core and composure when stakes were highest.

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Memphis Eyes Derrick Rose Final College Game Debate

In a pivotal college basketball night, questions swirled about Derrick Rose ending his college career, noting his reluctance to shoot. The matchup pitted top teams as Memphis led Kansas, with tears and missed chances defining the tense finish. Analysts compared Rose to Carmelo Anthony amid the high stakes contest.

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Kansas Wins Thriller as Derrick Rose Exits to NBA

The game delivered star power from both sides in a charged Alamodome setting. Memphis struggled at the free throw line while Kansas cooled from three early, then surged in the last seven minutes to seal a season finale victory as Derrick Rose moves on to the NBA.

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