Knight Eyes Future While Hoosiers Reflect On Loss
Indiana coach Bobby Knight, honored as Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, laments a 92-90 regional loss to Kentucky that cost an NCAA title shot. He cites Scott May’s injury and says Indiana will rebound, eyeing an expanded NCAA field and possible format changes.
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UCLA Triumphs Over Kentucky In NCAA Title Thriller
UCLA defeats Kentucky 92-85 to claim the NCAA basketball championship as coach John Wooden bids farewell after a remarkable 10th title in 12 years. Rich Washington Meyers Drollinger pace Bruins with 28, 24 and 62 points combined with 36 rebounds, while Grevey leads Kentucky with 34 points.
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Wooden's late practice helps Bruins win crown
SAN DIEGO UCLA coach John Wooden revealed that a late walk-through in street clothes before the title game helped shape his strategy against Kentucky. He discussed adjusting to Kentucky’s overplayed forwards and credited Richard Washington with 23 points as UCLA captured the NCAA crown despite using only six players.
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Browns sign 14 rookies for coming season
Cleveland Browns have inked 14 rookies to contracts for the upcoming season. Five holdouts remain, including first pick Mack Mitchell of Houston. Running backs Larry Poole of Kent State and Henry Hynoski of Temple agreed to terms Monday night.
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Drollinger gives UCLA edge against Kentucky in NCAA final
UCLA defeats Kentucky 92-85 led by Rich Washington and Dave Meyers with 52 points, yet Ralph Drollinger's 13 rebounds and 10 points in 16 minutes swing the game. Kentucky coach Joe B Hall faulted foul trouble and mismatches created by Drollinger and the Bruins’ front line. Grevey praised UCLA’s performance and noted Indiana remained the better team.
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Crum not seeking UCLA job
Louisville coach Denny Crum said he would stay at Louisville for the remainder of his five year contract after rumors linked him to UCLA. Crum spoke at a San Diego news conference amid Wooden's resignation following UCLA's 75 74 overtime loss to Louisville.
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Washington named MVP of NCAA title tourney
Richard Washington UCLA 6'9 sophomore from Portland was named the NCAA championship MVP after guiding the Bruins to a 92-85 win over Kentucky for their 16th title in 12 years. He and 6-8 teammate Dave Meyers earned all tournament honors with Kevin Grevey of Kentucky Allen Murphy of Louisville and Jim Lee of Syracuse.
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Abdul-Jabbar fights fine over referee remarks
Larry Fleisher attorney for the NBA Players Association said he will back the ACLU in challenging a 300 dollar fine against Kareem Abdul Jabbar issued by Commissioner Walter Kennedy. Bucks GM Wayne Embry said the team paid the fine and will refund if Kareem wins appeal.
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