Najera Leads Sooners In Tucson NCAA Opener
Oklahoma star Eduardo Najera, acclaimed as one of Mexico's top players, seeks strong Hispanic fan support as the third-seeded Sooners face Winthrop in the West regional opener at McKale Center. Najera, a 6-8 senior forward, headlines a team known for its speed and tenacity.
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College basketball bracket chaos and upsets teased
The text outlines anticipated NCAA tournament outcomes with teams like Duke, Temple, Oregon, Indiana, Illinois, Oklahoma, Stanford, Ohio State, Tulsa, Cincinnati, Michigan State and others. It presents first and second round upsets, Sweet 16 matchups, and regional implications, noting controversy over seedings and a dramatic path to Indianapolis.
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Neutral sites ahead for NCAA women in pivotal talks
Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale argues for a neutral site NCAA women’s tournament, noting the difference in hosting first and second round games versus potential matchups away from home. ISU and Texas coaches also weigh in, stressing crowd support and competitive balance while acknowledging financial and attendance realities.
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Hinrich to lead Kansas into postseason
KU faces DePaul in the NCAA tournament as Hinrich asserts leadership after a season of freshman adaptation. Boschee provides scoring and guard play while London and Collison work through injuries. Kansas prepares for a potential Duke test with a 0-0 mindset and a focus on minimizing mistakes.
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Notre Dame Beats Michigan In NIT Opener
Notre Dame defeats Michigan 75 to 65 in the NIT first round behind Troy Murphy's 32 points. The Irish advance to host Xavier in the second round as they avenge Vanderbilt's first round loss by emphasizing precision at the foul line and late-game composure.
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Richardson and DePaul's Richardson clash looms for KU
Richardson, a rebounding star at DePaul, faces scrutiny as Kansas prepares for a tough matchup. He averages 18.9 points and 10.8 rebounds per game in college, while shooting 43.5 percent overall and 37.8 percent from three. KU coach Roy Williams notes Richardson’s elite rebounding and demands tight defense to limit second chances and penetration.
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