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Butler-UConn: Huskies claim NCAA championship with 53-41 victory over the Bulldogs
The Fabulous ForumHOUSTON — Since arriving in Texas last week, Kemba Walker had visions. Snipping nets. Hearing "One Shining Moment." Confetti floating around him. While the scene is an annual tradition, Walker accurately imagined himself and his Huskies teammates in... -
Butler vs. UConn: First five minutes
The Fabulous ForumTime to settle the madness; Jim Nantz says tipoff. And UConn's Tyler Olander gets the first basket and first rebound. Butler's Chase Stigall gets the first three-pointer. It looks like the strategy is emerging already. Connecticut going inside early and..... -
Butler-UConn: After 25 minutes
The Fabulous ForumAnd so we'll give Charles Barkley the final word on what's to come, God help us all: Early in his high school career, Barkley said, he had to date ugly girls. "Unless UConn can speed it up, get to the...... -
Butler-UConn: Huskies leading big with five minutes left
The Fabulous ForumLooks like UConn has found the pretty girls (see Charles Barkley, halftime update). Alex Oriakhi scores from the baseline, UConn ahead, 41-28, and there's no way Butler can hit the 41-point mark in the final 6:58. Butler's Andrew Smith makes...... -
McLemore denies bribe allegations
St. Louis Post-DispatchBen McLemore distanced himself from his former St. Louis AAU coach who has claimed that he received cash and all-expense paid trips to help steer McLemore to specific agents or advisers. Speaking at the NBA combine Thursday, McLemore said Darius Cobb...Tags: Georgetown Hoyas, Phil Pressey, Ben McLemore, Nerlens Noel, Missouri Tigers
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Napier Key To UConn's Future Hopes
The Hartford CourantAs everyone at Gampel Pavilion watched a video tribute to a team that, on paper, had little to play for and instead gave and gave each game as if it had everything in the world to play for, Shabazz Napier began to feel the shiver of emotions. As...Tags: Niels Giffey, Jim Calhoun, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Gampel Pavilion, National Basketball Association
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UConn Lands Blue-Chip Basketball Transfer, Rodney Purvis
The Hartford CourantUConn has scored big in the ever-growing transfer sweepstakes. Rodney Purvis, a former McDonalds All-America guard who nearly chose UConn two years ago, announced via Twitter that he intends to transfer from North Carolina State to Storrs. "Feeling...Tags: Long Island University, National Collegiate Athletic Association, University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Program, Sports, Basketball
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Missouri Tigers: Ole Miss rallies to defeat Mizzou in the SEC Tournament
ASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derrick Millinghaus made a driving basket with 1.1 seconds left Friday as No. 3 seed Mississippi rallied from a 14-point, second-half deficit to beat No. 6 seed Missouri 64-62 in the Southeastern Conference tournament...
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UConn Men: Ollie Has Good Shot At Coach Of Year
The Hartford CourantOn Wednesday, the Huskies will "continue writing the story," in their coach's words. They will face one more big moment, in a season in which the UConn men's basketball team will be denied the biggest moments. The Huskies will face Georgetown at...Tags: Georgetown Hoyas, Marquette Golden Eagles, Jim Calhoun, Gampel Pavilion, University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Program
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Kentucky beats Missouri 90-83 in overtime
AP Sports WriterLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Julius Mays' eight points in overtime, including four clinching free throws in the final 33 seconds, helped Kentucky get the important victory it needed to bolster its NCAA tournament chances, beating Missouri 90-83 Saturday night....Tags: Vanderbilt Commodores, Phil Pressey, Ole Miss Rebels, Nerlens Noel, Alex Poythress
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UK Basketball: Missouri coach Frank Haith says Tigers need a win Saturday just as much as Kentucky does
larry@amnews.comBeating Missouri could be a NCAA Tournament resume-building win for Kentucky on Saturday. However, Missouri coach Frank Haith says UK is not the only team battling to try and get into the tourney. “I think we need the same thing, too. I think we&...Tags: Tennessee Volunteers, LSU Tigers, Injuries and Wounds, Kentucky Wildcats, Sports
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Phil Nolan Was Ready, And Helped UConn Take Down Syracuse
The Hartford CourantHARTFORD Phil Nolan tried to treat Wednesday's game against Syracuse like any other game, but he sensed in practice the day before that something was different. Teammate Tyler Olander was doing a lot more shoving than usual. "In the beginning of...Tags: Roscoe Smith, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Enosch Wolf, Connecticut Huskies, Villanova Wildcats
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