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Keith Van Horn of the New Jersey Nets said he thought about making a quickie trip to San Antonio to see the game but decided against it even though his coach, John Calipari, offered him a private airplane.

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In Lexington, Ky., thousands of fans flooded the streets of downtown Lexington waving flags, jumping on the hoods of slow-moving cars and shouting their never-ending love for their team.

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North Carolina Charlotte Coach Melvin Watkins reportedly will be named Texas A&M; coach Wednesday after he meets with his players.