All-America picks populate crowded field as Griffin leads Sooners
Oklahoma's Blake Griffin headlines a strong All-America roster with 71 first-team votes and 335 points before the NCAA Tournament. Teammate Tyler Hansbrough repeats for North Carolina as DeJuan Blair Pittsburgh James Harden Arizona State and Stephen Curry Davidson join the elite.
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Appel 46 as Stanford routs Iowa State to reach Final Four
Jayne Appel scored a career best 46 points with 16 rebounds to lead Stanford past Iowa State 74 53 in the Berkeley Regional final. The Cardinal advance to a 20th straight win and an eighth Final Four behind Appel’s dominant inside play.
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UConn Poised for Final Four Amid News and Tough Defense
UConn advances to the Final Four after a 82-75 win over Missouri, facing Michigan State amid allegations of recruitment violations involving Nate Miles and a tense regional backdrop. Coach Jim Calhoun emphasizes resilience as key.
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Kentucky Wins Permission to Talk with Calipari
The University of Memphis granted Kentucky permission to speak with John Calipari about its head coaching job. Memphis boosters and players acknowledged Calipari’s possible move as Kentucky pressed for a deal, while Calipari did not immediately respond. Calipari’s success at Memphis includes a 137‑14 record and a national runner up finish last season.
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