Tar Heels reach Final Four in East Regional final
North Carolina defeated Connecticut 75-64 to advance to the Final Four for the 14th time, tying UCLA for most appearances. Coach Bill Guthridge, 60, becomes the winningest rookie in history and UNC matches the 1993 season victory total with a 34-3 record. They will face Utah in San Antonio after Arizona’s exit in the West final.
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Tar Heels Eliminate Huskies to Reach Final Four
North Carolina defeated Connecticut 66 to 58 in a NCAA tournament regional semifinal before a 23,235 crowd near Chapel Hill. Jamison led UNC with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while El-Amin and Hamilton paced UConn with 24 and 15.
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Richard Hamilton
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Vince Carter
Makhtar Ndiaye
Utes Stun Wildcats 76 51 In NCAA Showdown
Utah, trailing earlier, sparked a decisive 12 2 second half run to crush Arizona 76 51. Miller and Doleac led Utah with double digit points and rebounds as Arizona failed to heat up from long range.
Miller shines as Utes topple Wildcats in Final Four bid
Andre Miller willed Utah past Arizona 76 51 for a first Final Four since 1969. He posted a triple double with 18 points 14 rebounds and 13 assists while teammates Doleac Mottola and Jensen stifled Bibby and Simon in Utahs 66 2 defense. Bibby struggled 3 of 15 as Miller thrived under full court pressure and a rare triangle and two scheme.
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