Nee Seeks Penn Insight Before NCAA First Round
Nebraska coach Danny Nee and players scramble to study Penn as the Cornhuskers prepare for the NCAA East Regional first round in Uniondale New York. Nebraska earned a 77 68 Big Eight tournament win over Oklahoma State to clinch its NCAA berth and a No 22 AP ranking after the title. Penn, the Ivy League champion, owns a 24 2 record entering the matchup.
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Penn battles Princeton as Huskers push late-season surge
Penn has won 15 straight after a 11-point loss to Temple and a 2-point defeat to Ohio State. Critics praise Matt Maloney and Jerome Allen as standout backcourt duo averaging over 28 points per game. Nebraska coach Nee notes Penn’s pressure defense and perimeter threat as crucial to stopping their explosive offense. Nebraska has won six of seven in the last two weeks, aiming to peak this weekend.
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Fisher laments image as Wolverines cling to success
Michigan coach Steve Fisher voiced disappointment that the program risks being seen as losers after consecutive NCAA finals losses. He stressed the team’s strong season, a late collapse, and near-marred Big Ten title hopes amid recent defeats to Wisconsin Purdue and Northwestern.
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Wolverines face tough turn around after criticism
Fisher acknowledges fan disappointment and hostile buzz around Michigan basketball. He notes Pepperdine's anticipation for the first round as Michigan (21-7) aims to rebound with a new attitude. Co captain Jason Bossard says the team will ditch trash talk and restore hard nosed play.
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California's Murray seeks due recognition in matchup with Kidd
Lamond Murray, Cal's all-time scoring leader with 711 points this season, contends he deserves more publicity despite third‑team All American status. He faces Wisconsin Green Bay’s renowned man‑to‑man defense led by Eric LeDuc as Jason Kidd draws focus, with Murray stressing his records speak for him.
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LaFrentz scores 34 in quarterfinal win
Raef LaFrentz tallied 34 points as Matt Mac’s defeated Rockwell City Lytton 79 58 in the quarterfinals. The 6 11 Kansas signee, battling mononucleosis, averages 38 points per game and helped seed fourth at state with about 2 500 attending the auditorium event. KU athletic director Bob Frederick traveled to Des Moines to watch the Jayhawks.
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Las Vegas probe finds no wrongdoing in ASU betting
State Gaming Control Board said its investigation into unusual betting on Arizona State's March 5 game against Washington found no evidence of wrongdoing. Board Chairman Bill Bible noted three men who placed about 250000 in bets were interviewed and no criminal charges will be filed. The probe examined wagering patterns, not the schools, and ASU and Washington were not targets.
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