Hewitt stands tall among giants in Final Four run
AP contest profile of Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt who led the Yellow Jackets to a Final Four after overcoming doubts about his background. From Jamaica childhood to Siena College head coach, Hewitt earned ACC Coach of the Year and now nears a potential national title with Tech.
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Bynum delivers late winner for Tech over Oklahoma State
Georgia Tech guard Bynum banked in the game winning shot late as Tech upset Oklahoma State 67 66 in St Louis regional action. Lucas scored 11 for OSU and Lucas airballed at the buzzer. Tech’s Lewis sparked an early edge with 15 points, while Schenscher dominated inside with 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Lucas' Last-Second Shot Unable To Save Cowboys
Oklahoma State star John Lucas tied the semifinal with a late 3 from near the Saint Joseph's spot, but Georgia Tech's Will Bynum drove past him and scored with 1.5 seconds left, sending the Yellow Jackets to the final. Lucas finished 11 points on 4-for-14 shooting, while Eddie Sutton’s Cowboys fell short of a national title bid after a remarkable season.
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Okafor guides Connecticut past Duke in regional final
Connecticut edged Duke 79 78 as Okafor returned to close the game with decisive points. He logged 18 total, while Deng led Duke with 16 in the first half and Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski praised the freshman's defense earlier in the week. The Huskies overcame early foul trouble to seal the win, advancing after a season of strong NCAA Tournament performances.
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