Stanford wins NIT title in overtime thriller
Chasson Randle hit two free throws with 3.4 seconds left in overtime as Stanford edged Miami 66-64 for the second NIT title of his career. Randle scored 25, becoming the Cardinal all time leading scorer, while Miami rallied from a 13 point second half deficit to force OT.
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NCAA chief vows zero tolerance for discrimination in state shakedown
NCAA President Mark Emmert warned discrimination would not be tolerated and said the association could move events out of Indiana if the Religious Freedom Restoration Act was not revised. He urged quick action as lawmakers approved a discrimination clarifying fix amid debates on whether similar laws exist in 20 other states. The remarks came during Emmert's State of the NCAA address at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, a city hosting the upcoming Final Four events.
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Calipari Defends Player Growth Amid Final Four Focus
Kentucky coach John Calipari cites a 3.1 GPA 13 players with 3.0 plus, 10 graduates in five seasons as he faces questions on one-and-done. He argues the program prepares players for society and potential NBA earnings. Grant Hill recalls 1991 Final Four memories as Duke aims to repeat. Willie Cauley-Stein returns to Final Four action after injury, reflecting on past runs. Coaches Krzyzewski and Izzo provide light moments during media session.
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Smart move reshapes Virginia Commonwealth to Texas
VCU coach Shaka Smart appears set to leave for Texas after discussions on campus Thursday night. Texas AD Steve Patterson traveled to Richmond to seal the deal while VCU players observed emotional meeting reactions at Siegel Center.
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Spartans struggle at line ahead of Duke semifinal
Michigan State faces Duke in the national semifinal while plagued by poor free throw shooting. Coach Izzo laments repeated drills and failed improvements as Spartans shoot about 63 percent from the line, while Duke guard Jahlil Okafor also impacts the matchup with his own struggles at the stripe.
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