Indiana Syracuse A Step Away From Greatness
NEW ORLEANS AP One step from a national title Indiana and Syracuse meet in the NCAA final. Indiana, 29 4, seeks its fifth title under Bob Knight as Steve Alford leads a prolific offense. Syracuse, 31 6, aims for its first championship behind Rony Seikaly and Derrick Coleman. Both teams earned semifinal wins to reach the finale, with Indiana toppling UNLV 97 93 and Syracuse defeating Providence 77 63. Seikaly topped Syracuse with 25 points as Boeheim stressed defense to slow Indiana.
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Howard Triche
Syracuse
Bob Knight
Nevada
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Providence
Alford
Rony Seikaly
Derrick Coleman
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Seikaly
Jim Boeheim
Athens
Greece
Boeheim
Hoosiers
UNLV
Bookies Go Back To Work After UNLV Exit From NCAAs
In Las Vegas bookmakers and staff faced a mixed result after UNLV’s 97 93 semifinal loss to Indiana ended their bid for the final. Despite reduced live betting, shops reported heavy wagers on the Indiana Syracuse final while public attention remained high for UNLV.
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Don Williams
UNLV
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Sonny Reizner
Castaways
Syracuse
Rebels
Jimmy Vaccaro
Bally
Las Vegas Strip
Mel Exber
Exber
Knight Turns On Charm for NCAA Title Night
Indiana coach Bobby Knight showcased a phlegmatic, candid persona ahead of the NCAA final against Syracuse. He joked about his reputation, recalled mentors Clair Bee Pete Newell and Hank Iba, and explained his defense of his volatile method while stressing the value of effort, adaptation, and getting the most from his players. He highlighted Steve Alford and Dean Garrett, and reflected on the psychology of coaching.
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Col. Earl “Red” Blaik
West Point
Knight
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Dawkins
Col. Blaik
Pete
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Purdue
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Michigan
Clair Bee
Pete Newell
Hank Iba
Bee
Upstate
New York
Bob Knight
Frustration led Kansas AD Monte Johnson to resign
Monte Johnson disclosed he quit after four years as University of Kansas athletic director citing frustration from the workload. He said he informed Chancellor Gene Budig last November and plans to live in Lawrence while pursuing private ventures and arranging a replacement within 45 to 60 days.
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Monte Johnson
University of Kansas
Johnson
Kansas
Gene Budig
Budig
Lawrence
Cyclones Golf Team eyeing strong season and Tomahawk Hills meet
Osawatomie High School golf coach Kimes notes behind schedule yet optimistic as varsity spots remain open among 12 players. Veterans Bob Gollier and Charlie Winsky expected to lead, with a large group competing for four more spots. The team aims for regional success and hosts upcoming meets in April and May.
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Tomahawk Hills
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Cyclones
OHS
Brent Getty
Kenneth Boyer
John Gollier
Kimea
Cyclone
Russ Testorff
Osawatomie High School
Ottawa High
Coleman Leaves K State for NBA Draft
Kansas State forward Norris Coleman announces he will forego his senior year and enter the 1990 NBA draft after meeting with coach Lon Kruger at Ahearn Field House. Coleman has been an all-Big Eight selection for the past two seasons.
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Coleman
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Kruger
Ahearn Field House
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Brad Duggan
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