No. 8 seed Jayhawks face DePaul in NCAA first round
Kansas coach Roy Williams says he is confused and surprised by KU being awarded a No. 8 seed in the 2000 NCAA Tournament. The Jayhawks (23-9) will meet No. 9 seed DePaul in Winston-Salem, with Duke-Lamar the potential next opponent. Williams argues KU's tough schedule and high RPI suggest a higher seed.
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Kansas DePaul clash for seed with no prize at stake
The NCAA Selection Committee assigns No 8 and No 9 seeds to Kansas and DePaul, sending the teams to Tobacco Road for a first prize date with Duke and a second prize end to a disappointing season. The loser will avoid a dreaded matchup against the Blue Devils.
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Devils in their own backyard in Duke victory
In a playoff context the Duke Blue Devils look to dispose of the No 16 seeded Lamar Donuts. The familiar praise centers on home court advantage and expected domination as coverage continues on KU page.
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Cyclones Crowned Big 12 Champions Behind Fizer’s 22
Marcus Fizer led Iowa State with 22 points as the Cyclones routed Oklahoma 70 to 58 to claim the Big 12 title. The win capped a school record 29th victory and their first regular season conference championship in 55 years, sealing their rise in the NCAA tournament spotlight.
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Wooldridge Named Kansas State Basketball Coach
Kansas State intends to hire Chicago Bulls assistant Jim Wooldridge as head coach on a five year contract around 400000 per year. Athletics director Max Urick confirmed high confidence in Wooldridge despite lingering contract details and Asbury's resignation after a 84 60 loss to Kansas. Wooldridge praised by insiders for recruiting drive and strong credentials from Louisiana Tech Southwest Texas State and Central Missouri State.
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KU Women Draw Vanderbilt for NCAA Opener
Kansas University women, 20-9, received an eighth seed in the Midwest Region and will face Vanderbilt in the first round. The Jayhawks have a history of tough games in Ruston against Louisiana Tech, with a 0-10 all-time mark there, including two NCAA losses in the 1980 and 1988 tournaments. Kansas coaches and players recalled Ruston memories as they prepared for the opener.
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