UNC star Black defies odds to lead Tar Heels to NCAA finals
The UNC guard Black, once injured in a car crash, returns in time to help North Carolina reach the NCAA final. He plays a key defensive and leadership role, amid MVP chatter and team stars Worthy and Perkins. Black emphasizes steady play over flash.
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Houston frosh show grit in press run past Boston College
Houston guard Gettys and bench known as The Cavalry forced Boston College into turnover trouble and a relentless press. The Cougars overcame a slow start, trading baskets, as Rob Williams led BC with 25 points while Larry Micheaux and Clyde Drexler dominated inside. Texans trailed 46-43 at halftime but surged in the second half to close within four in the late stretch.
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Wilkins Drives Georgia In NIT Semi Final At Madison Square Garden
Dominique Wilkins of Georgia, one of the nation’s top scorers, eyes a pro offer as Purdue faces Bradley and Oklahoma in the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Wilkins has boosted his stock with strong late-season showings and a reported $400,000-a-year offer from the Detroit Pistons.
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UNC aims to win one for Coach Smith in Final Four bid
UNC Tar Heels, led by Dean Smith, advance to the Final Four with a 70-60 win over Villanova in the East Regional final. Jimmy Black says the team will win the national title for Smith, who has mentored players from Brooklyn and the Bronx and values academics alongside basketball. The squad now faces Houston in the semifinals and Georgetown-Louisville survivor in the title game, with players stressing trust in their coach and system.
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