Mason wins AP Men’s Player of the Year at Final Four
Kansas senior Frank Mason III earns the AP Player of the Year trophy as Gonzaga coach Mark Few secures AP Coach of the Year. Mason reflects on the regional loss and looks to move forward with his Kansas teammates while Few praises his players and Gonzaga’s 36-1 season.
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Washington star Plum named AP women's Player of the Year
Kelsey Plum of Washington earns the AP Player of the Year award after a record breaking season that included a 57 point senior night. Geno Auriemma of UConn secures Coach of the Year as his Huskies finish undefeated with a 111 game win streak. Plum is the first Washington and Pac 12 player to win the honor.
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Horned Frogs Claim NIT Title With Big Victory Over Tech
TCU dominated Georgia Tech 88-56 at Madison Square Garden to win the NIT title. Kenrich Williams scored 25 points with 12 rebounds earning Most Outstanding Player honors as Vlad Brodziansky added 18 points and Alex Robinson 10 points 11 assists.
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TCU defeats Georgia Tech 88 to 56 in NIT action
TCU upsets Georgia Tech 88 56 behind K Williams 25 and Brodziansky 18 while Tech struggles from field. Georgia Tech shot 20 of 56 and 10 of 17 at line for 56 points as TCU builds a 38 27 halftime edge and outrebounds 37 26.
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NCAA weighs North Carolina sites after HB2 debate
NCAA leaders say a new bill may let North Carolina host events again but require board approval after considering legal analysis. Emmert notes past HB2 withdrawals and possible return if the law changes, while ACC contemplates future neutral sites and potential economic impact for the state.
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Rubio and Towns propel Timberwolves past Lakers in 119 104 win
Ricky Rubio scored a career high 33 points with 10 assists and five rebounds while Karl-Anthony Towns added 32 as Minnesota shot 4 of 5 from deep to beat Los Angeles 119 104. Andrew Wiggins scored 27 for the 30 44 Wolves.
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Cavaliers edge Bulls as James ties O Neal for scoring mark
LeBron James scores to tie then passes Shaquille O Neal with a key layup and later free throw to reach seventh on the Cavaliers list but the Bulls push back. Nikola Mirotic hits six or more threes for the second straight game while Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler contribute as Chicago stays in playoff hunt.
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Cavaliers Host 76ers Start Three-Game Homestand
Tip ins Cavaliers Shumpert played 22 minutes with four points and one assist after missing two games with a sore right knee. Korver sat out again with a sore left foot and a lingering lack of practice. Jefferson did not play due to left tendinitis while Felicia was available but inactive with a bruised lower back. Bulls visit Atlanta after hosting Philadelphia.
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Cavaliers fall to Bulls in 99 93 loss at Cleveland
LeBron James led Cleveland with 26 points and 10 rebounds but the Cavaliers fell 99 to 93 as Chicago rode a balanced attack led by Nikola Mirotic and Jimmy Butler. Chicago outrebounded 51 to 44 and posted 10 three pointers to Cleveland's 12.
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