Final Four teams greet crowded talent pool in New Orleans
Kentucky, Kansas, and Ohio State arrive with star-laden rosters led by Calipari, Self, and Matta. Louisville coach Pitino and his group, lacking AP honors this season, focus on development and cohesion as they face elite foes in the one-game NCAA tournament format.
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Robinson earns unanimous AP All-America honor
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson, a junior who endured personal tragedy as a sophomore, was a unanimous first team AP All-America selection after leading the Jayhawks to the Final Four. He averaged 17.9 points and 11.8 rebounds, joining Jared Sullinger Anthony Davis Draymond Green and Doug McDermott on the first team.
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Rivers to enter NBA draft early after standout Duke freshman year
Austin Rivers, son of Doc Rivers, will leave Duke after one season to declare for the NBA draft and hire an agent. He led the Blue Devils with 15.5 points per game and earned ACC rookie of the year honors, becoming only the third Duke freshman to lead the team in scoring. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski supported his decision and looks forward to his continued development.
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