Colorful Final Four field promises guard battles in Charlotte
Duke, Arizona, Arkansas, and Florida headline a vibrant Final Four mix. Arizona and Florida bring sharp guard play and a mix of international talent, while Arkansas under Nolan Richardson offers entertainment and skill. Duke adds veteran guard leadership as they push for a title.
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MU's Stewart will be back for another Missouri season
Norm Stewart says he will coach on after Missouri’s 20 point loss to Arizona in the West Regional final. He dismisses retirement talk, cites scholarships and study halls to manage, and notes the administration wants him to continue. He cites a poor shooting year and frustrating ending as temporary concerns.
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Siena Falls to Villanova in NIT Semi Final at Madison Square Garden
Villanova held a game lead most of the night and beat Siena 66 58 in the NIT semifinals. Kerry Kittles scored 21 points for Villanova as Alvin Williams added 15 and Doremus Bennerman led Siena with 23. A near capacity 16 978 crowd attended, the largest NIT game in New York since 1981, and the final will pit Vanderbilt against Villanova.
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Villanova edges Siena in Nit box score thriller
Villanova 66 Siena 58 in a Monday nit game. Key players include Kittles 21 points and Williams 17 for Villanova while Bennerman scores 17 for Siena. Rebounds favor Villanova 48 to 37 as fouls total 20 for Villanova and 24 for Siena. Attendance 16,978.
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