Indiana Faces Duke as 12th Seed in South Regional
Indiana, 22-11, faces top-seeded Duke (31-3) in a South Regional semifinal in Lexington. Coach Mike Davis, under pressure after taking over for Bob Knight, seeks a rallying win as Duke’s NBA-caliber backcourt tests Indiana’s defense. Kent State meets Pittsburgh in the other quarterfinal.
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Sooners rebound to ride 10 game win streak into West semifinal
Oklahoma coach Kelvin Sampson rebuilt a young Sooners squad into a strong defensive and rebounding team led by Aaron McGhee and Hollis Price. Transfers Ebi Ere Quannas White and Jason Detrick supplied scoring while Price and McGhee anchored the lineup after early losses. The 29-4 Sooners, with two holdovers and several JC transfers, advanced after key Big 12 title run and NCAA wins.
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UCLA Title Run Echoes Against Critics Before Missouri Clash
Lavin faces scrutiny as UCLA meets Missouri, with both coaches under pressure yet guiding young rosters to late season form. Lavin cites empathy for Snyder while noting his team’s focus on the NCAA tournament and avoiding external noise. Missouri’s Kareem Rush reflects on familial ties and past UCLA memories as the Tigers aim for another strong showing.
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Sampson’s father undergoes emergency brain surgery
Oklahoma basketball coach Kelvin Sampson faced a personal trial as his 72 year old father Ned Sampson underwent emergency brain surgery for a subdural hematoma after falling ill during the Sooners practice. Ned Sampson, who coached Kelvin in high school, was expected to make a full recovery.
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