Wisconsin reaches Final Four with Dekker clutch 3s
Wisconsin upset Arizona 85 78 to advance to the Final Four behind Sam Dekker who scored 27 points including two late arcing 3s. Frank Kaminsky added 27 as the Badgers shot 67 percent from long range in the second half and pulled away in Los Angeles.
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Texas fires coach Barnes after 17 years
Rick Barnes is released after 17 seasons as Texas basketball coach following another early NCAA Tournament exit. The decision came after meetings with athletic director Steve Patterson. Barnes finished 604-314 in 28 seasons, with Texas’ last No. 1 ranking in 2009-10 and a 2003 Final Four appearance.
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Shooting struggles in Houston NCAA Regional blamed on football stadium setup
AP notes the South Regional at NRG Stadium differs from other venues and disrupts depth perception for shooters. Utah’s Brekkett Chapman and Duke players describe the difficult, spacious environment impacting performance and mindset.
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