Kentucky forward Jeff Sheppard caps title run with Final Four MVP
Jeff Sheppard earned the Final Four most outstanding player honor as Kentucky defeated Utah 78 to 69 to claim its seventh national title. The senior scored a career high 27 in the semifinal and added key late plays including a steal and fastbreak dunk to seal the victory.
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Wildcats rally to beat Utah in title thriller
Kentucky erased a 10 point second half deficit and a 17 point gap earlier in the week to topple Utah 78 69 in the NCAA final. Tubby Smith praised the team’s comeback practice as Nazr Mohammed Andre Miller and Jeff Shepard led late runs to give the Wildcats the crown.
Utah's Johnsen apologizes after slur controversy
Utah guard Britton Johnsen accepted an apology amid an NCAA semifinal dispute over an alleged slur from North Carolina's Makhtar Ndiaye. Ndiaye initially claimed Johnsen used the word after Utah's 65-59 win, prompting coach Rick Majerus to pledge resignation if proven true.
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Utes Fall Short in NCAA Title Bid to Kentucky
Utah’s Runnin’ Utes lost 78 69 to Kentucky ending a remarkable season after a hometown parade and pep rally were planned. Gov. Leavitt praised Utah fans while noting disappointment, and Mayor Corradini hailed Utah as a growing sports capital despite the defeat.
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Kentucky Repeats Title With Comeback Win Over Utah
Kentucky beat Utah 78 69 to capture its seventh NCAA title, led by Scott Padgett with 17 points and Jeff Sheppard 16 including the go ahead late. Utah’s Miller had 16 before fouling out as Kentucky held the Utes without a second half field goal and pulled away on a 10 1 run.
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Majerus Leads Utah Past Kentucky After Turbulent Week
Utah coach Rick Majerus emerges a man of conviction after handling a racial slur incident with sensitivity. Kentucky faced upheaval as star players departed and a coaching era passed, yet Utah advanced to the final game amid scrutiny and praise.
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Majerus praises San Antonio eateries after title run
Utah coach Rick Majerus joked about ignoring health orders while grading two San Antonio dining spots with high marks. He also congratulated Kentucky senior Jeff Sheppard after their win and noted the long road to Kentucky's seventh NCAA title in Lexington.
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