Kansas Facing Illini in Midwest Regional Semi Final
Kansas prepares for a major NCAA Midwest Regional semi final against top-seeded Illinois at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Kirk Hinrich, recovering from a bruised thigh, vows to play through pain as KU seeks an upset with guard matchups featuring Frank Williams and Cory Bradford.
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Illinois No. 1 seed faces pressure in NCAA pursuit
Illinois earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Midwest Regional after winning the Big Ten regular season, yet lost in the conference tournament semifinal. Guard Sean Harrington said the team chose to be the hunter, not hunted, as they prepare to face Kansas, while coach Bill Self handles the spotlight and expectations.
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Texas Tech to hire Knight as new head coach
Texas Tech planned to hire Bob Knight today at United Spirit Arena. Chancellor John Montford told regents the move would proceed, with Regent James Sowell praising Knight as one of the winningest coaches. Knight would become the Red Raiders’ 12th head coach, replacing James.
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USC Beats Kentucky 80-76 to Reach East Regional Final
Southern California, the sixth seed, held off Kentucky 80-76 as David Bluthenthal sank five straight free throws in the final 32 seconds after USC built a 21-point first-half lead. The Trojans advance to face Duke for a spot in the Final Four.
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