Tar Heels reach Final Four behind Guthridge coaching milestone
North Carolina, led by 60-year-old rookie coach Guthridge, defeats Connecticut to reach the Final Four, tying the school record with 34 wins and making Guthridge the winningest rookie coach at 34-3. The Tar Heels, top East seed, advance to face Utah in San Antonio after Arizona’s early exit.
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Huskies fall to Tar Heels in NCAA regional final
North Carolina edged Connecticut 63 to 59 to reach the Final Four as Jamison posted 20 points and 11 rebounds and Carter added 12. El-Amin scored 23 and Freeman 10 for UConn while Cota had eight points and nine assists. The Tar Heels fought through crowd noise and late pressure to seal the win.
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Utes Sharpen Defense, Upset Arizona in West Regional Final
Utah, long dismissed among power programs, crushed Arizona 76 51 to reach its first Final Four in 32 years. Key players include Andre Miller’s triple double and Bibby’s late scoring drought as Utah’s triangle and two defense stifled the Wildcats’ NBA like attack.
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Syracuse Orange men look to future after Duke loss
Syracuse faces a rebuilding season as seniors Hart Burgan and Janulis depart. Sophomores Blackwell and Thomas lead a foundation of talent with Griffin Williams and others aiming to fill gaps, while Boeheim stresses speed and defense as the program plans for 1998 NCAA bids.
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