Mar 31, 2007 11:47 PM EST
The Florida Gators and their in-demand coach, Billy Donovan, moved one win away from a second straight national championship Saturday night, defeating the Bruins 76-66 behind 19 points from Corey Brewer, 16 from Chris Richard and 14 more from Lee Humphrey.
Donovan got the best of Ben Howland and Florida got the best of UCLA for the second straight year at the Final Four, adding this semifinal win to a 73-57 rout in last year's title game.
"This is what it's all about," Gators forward Joakim Noah said. "We know it's not over yet. We're happy, but we're not satisfied."
This victory for the Gators (34-5) set up another sort of rematch. They'll play Ohio State on Monday in the final, hoping for the same kind of result as their 27-point victory in the championship football game earlier this year. The Buckeyes beat Georgetown 67-60 in the first semifinal Saturday.
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Despite one of the best freshman seasons in recent history, Texas phenom Kevin Durant still is not sold that a jump to the NBA is the right move for him at this point, nor does he want people to assume that it is the most logical choice.
"The NBA can wait," Durant told ESPN.com. "I love college so much and if I decide to stay, that's going to show a lot of freshmen that they don't have to go to college just for one year.
"I love my family so much at Texas and I really don't want to leave them," Durant said. "[The NBA] is my dream but it's going to be a hard decision."
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Ohio State showed it can win without Greg Oden. Georgetown was just lost without Roy Hibbert.
With Hibbert and Oden both hampered by foul trouble, it was Mike Conley Jr. and the rest of the Buckeyes who carried Ohio State to its first national title game since 1962 with a 67-60 victory over Georgetown on Saturday night.
Conley finished with 15 points, six assists and five rebounds, while Oden added 13 points -- all in the second half -- and eight rebounds in 20 minutes.
Hibbert scored 19 and had six rebounds in 24 minutes for the Hoyas, and more than held his own in the much-anticipated matchup with Oden.
Ohio State will now face the winner of the UCLA-Florida game.
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Mar 2007 Archive
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ESPN | Mar 31, 2007
Arkansas has been granted permission to talk to Memphis coach John Calipari, a Memphis official confirmed Saturday.
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ESPN | Mar 31, 2007
One of Pennsylvania's top high school basketball players, who signed a letter of intent with New Mexico State University, was hospitalized with injuries from a shooting early Saturday, officials said.
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Chicago Tribune | Mar 31, 2007
Derrick Rose was the overwhelming choice as Mr.
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DraftExpress.com | Mar 30, 2007
Devon Hardin of the California Golden Bears will declare for this year’s draft according to multiple sources, and will keep his name in if he’s likely to be drafted in the first round pick.
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Tucson Citizen | Mar 30, 2007
Chase Budinger appeared to be a lock stay in Tucson for his sophomore season, but reports indicate that he is weighing his NBA options.
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ESPN | Mar 30, 2007
Kentucky officials are prepared to offer Florida coach Billy Donovan an annual raise of more than $1 million as part of a contract that would make him one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball.
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FoxSports | Mar 30, 2007
The Associated Press' college basketball player of the year was awarded to a freshman for the first time in its history when Kevin Durant was named the winner.
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AP | Mar 29, 2007
West Virginia has a championship to help lessen the disappointment of missing the NCAA tournament.
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SI.com | Mar 29, 2007
Billy Gillispie of Texas A&M will remain with the school, the school's athletic director told Arkansas officials.
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Miami Herald | Mar 29, 2007
Billy Donovan, head coach of the Florida Gators, said little Wednesday to silence rumors linking him with the head coaching opening at the University of Kentucky.
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Associated Press | Mar 29, 2007
Michael Beasley saw O.
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Associated Press | Mar 29, 2007
It turns out, Tony Bennett's heart is at Washington State University.
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ESPN | Mar 28, 2007
The son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe faces more than 20 charges, ranging from armed robbery to drug possession, in connection with two separate attacks, authorities said Tuesday.
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Iowa-City Press Citizen | Mar 27, 2007
The Nashville Tennessean quotes Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl as saying that he won't be the next Hawkeye basketball coach.
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Sports Illustrated | Mar 27, 2007
John Calipari, who guided Memphis to the NCAA regional final for the second straight season, received a contract extension through 2012 on Monday.
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FoxSports | Mar 26, 2007
Stan Heath was fired on Monday afternoon after leading Arkansas to consecutive 20-win seasons and a berth in the NCAA tournament this season, according to sources close to the Razorbacks program.
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Courier-Journal | Mar 26, 2007
Nick Calathes, a McDonalds All-American said he could wind up at the University of Kentucky if the University of Kentucky hires Florida coach Billy Donovan to replace Tubby Smith.
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Globe And Mail | Mar 26, 2007
O.
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SI.com | Mar 26, 2007
Greg Oden and Kevin Durant were joined on the All-American team by seniors Alando Tucker of Wisconsin and Acie Law IV of Texas A&M and junior Arron Afflalo of UCLA.
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FoxSports | Mar 26, 2007
Rick Pitino said Monday that while he enjoyed his eight years as head coach of Kentucky, he's happy coaching Louisville and wouldn't consider returning to the school.
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ABC11TV.com | Mar 26, 2007
Jason Ray passed away Monday morning three days after he was struck by a sport-utility vehicle while walking along a highway.
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Charlotte Observer | Mar 26, 2007
Ty Lawson, one of the top freshman point guards in the country, said after Sunday's game that he is 95 percent to 100 percent certain he will return to North Carolina next season.
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Herald Tribune | Mar 26, 2007
School president Bernie Machen said it was his "gut feeling" that Billy Donovan will remain at Florida.
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New York Times | Mar 26, 2007
It looks as though Memphis coach John Calipari will be remaining with the Tigers next season.
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Yahoo! | Mar 25, 2007
Twenty-five years later, Georgetown got even for a coach named Thompson and a player named Ewing.
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Yahoo! | Mar 25, 2007
Florida took a big step to defending their NCAA championship on Sunday with a 85-77 win over Oregon.
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Yahoo! | Mar 25, 2007
Ohio State coach Thad Matta looked down the bench and locked eyes with Greg Oden.
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Yahoo! | Mar 25, 2007
With good-natured shoves and claps, the UCLA Bruins formed a circle around Arron Afflalo -- the rightful center of attention.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Mar 24, 2007
Tubby Smith's resignation at Kentucky could have a significant effect on Simeon phenom Derrick Rose's future.
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AP | Mar 24, 2007
The student who wears the North Carolina mascot uniform was in critical condition Friday after being hit by a car while walking on a highway shoulder outside a hotel.
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Yahoo! | Mar 24, 2007
Tajuan Porter, the little guy nobody wanted, has Oregon one game away from the Final Four.
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Yahoo! | Mar 23, 2007
With big man Roy Hibbert on the bench, Jeff Green knew he had to step up.
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Yahoo! | Mar 23, 2007
Brandan Wright and top-seeded North Carolina almost waited too long to make their move.
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Yahoo! | Mar 23, 2007
Al Horford and Joakim Noah had small spots of blood speckled across their shirts and shorts.
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ESPN | Mar 23, 2007
Maybe now folks will realize there's more to Ohio State than Greg Oden.
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Yahoo! | Mar 22, 2007
The way UCLA and Pittsburgh play tenacious defense, the best way to score is when the opponent can't contest the shot.
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Yahoo! | Mar 22, 2007
The Memphis Tigers are one win away from the NCAA Final Four.
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Yahoo! | Mar 22, 2007
Kansas knew they had to abandon the beautiful game they usually play to beat Southern Illinois.
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WFAN | Mar 22, 2007
Tubby Smith has left Kentucky and will take the head coaching position at the University of Minnesta.
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ESPN | Mar 22, 2007
Sources have confirmed that Steve Alford has officially accepted the position as Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico and will be leaving the University of Iowa.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Mar 22, 2007
A source on Wednesday night said that Big East player of the year, Scottie Reynolds of Villanova, will be returning for his sophomore season.
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USA Today | Mar 22, 2007
Texas freshman Kevin Durant has been named the Division I Player of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
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AP | Mar 22, 2007
North Carolina senior Reyshawn Terry has been diagnosed with strep throat, but was expected to play against USC in Friday's East Regional semifinal.
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ESPN | Mar 22, 2007
Iowa's Steve Alford and New Mexico are working out the final details of a contract, and unless there is an unexpected impasse, he will be named the next head coach of the Lobos at a Friday news conference, multiple sources told ESPN.
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Associated Press | Mar 21, 2007
Former Kansas star Danny Manning will become an assistant for the Jayhawks next season.
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ESPN | Mar 19, 2007
Stanford forward Brook Lopez won't be entering the NBA draft and will return to the play for the Cardinal next season.
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RealGM | Mar 18, 2007
Kevin Durant scored 30 points and grabbed 9 rebounds as Texas was defeated by USC 87-68.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal | Mar 18, 2007
Kevin Durant's future will be decided by his parents
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Winston Salem-Journal | Mar 17, 2007
Josh McRoberts has likely played his final game as a member of the Duke Blue Devils.
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RealGM | Mar 17, 2007
Ohio State escaped with their lives after nearly being upset by Xavier in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
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RealGM.com | Mar 17, 2007
The Buckeyes were down and out.
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SI.com | Mar 17, 2007
Tommy Amaker, head coach of Michigan has been fired, SI.
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AP | Mar 17, 2007
Kevin Durant had reason to be nervous.
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Yahoo! | Mar 16, 2007
When Craig Bradshaw arrived at tiny Winthrop four years ago, fellow freshman Torrell Martin told his New Zealander teammate he needed a lesson.
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By Mark Rowan, Special to RealGM from press row in Lexington | Mar 16, 2007
Greg Oden led the Ohio State Buckeyes to a 78-57 victory over the Central Connecticut Blue Devils.
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Yahoo! | Mar 16, 2007
First George Mason, now Duke.
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By Mark Rowan, Special to RealGM from press row in Lexington | Mar 15, 2007
The (14) Pennsylvania Quakers tasted blood in the second half on what looked to be the first upset of this year’s NCAA tournament, but (3) the Texas A&M Aggies held on and will face the Louisville Cardinals in the second round on Saturday at Rupp Arena.
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By Mark Rowan, Special to RealGM from press row in Lexington | Mar 15, 2007
Rupp Arena, the home of the Kentucky Wildcats, is usually never a friendly atmosphere for the (6) Louisville Cardinals.
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Yahoo! | Mar 13, 2007
Clif Brown's career night made the NCAA play-in game feel less like a consolation prize.
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USA Today | Mar 13, 2007
Magistrate Betty Wolford said she dismissed the marijuana possession citation against O.
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AP | Mar 13, 2007
Tennessee, a No.
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SI.com | Mar 12, 2007
Ohio State, Kansas, Florida and North Carolina are the four No.
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CBS | Mar 11, 2007
Greg Oden, Mike Conley Jr.
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CBS | Mar 11, 2007
In order for Kevin Durant and the Texas Longhorns to get to the Final Four, they will have to get through North Carolina.
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CBS | Mar 11, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawks are the #1 seed in the West and may meet UCLA or Pittsburgh in San Jose.
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CBS | Mar 11, 2007
The Midwest Region is highlighted by Florida, Wisconsin and Oregon.
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CBS | Mar 11, 2007
Brandan Wright was the ACC Tournament MVP and will look to lead the Tar Heels to their second NCAA Championship in three years.
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Los Angeles Times | Mar 11, 2007
North Carolina defeated N.
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 10, 2007
Freshman phenom Kevin Durant rebounded from his early struggles to score 24 of his game-high 29 points in the second half, leading Texas to a wild 74-69 comeback victory over Baylor.
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Yahoo! | Mar 9, 2007
Harvey Hale scored 21 points after regulation and helped Wake Forest beat Georgia Tech 114-112 in double overtime, the fourth upset in as many games in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
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Yahoo! | Mar 8, 2007
On the losing end twice against UCLA after owning first-half leads, California nearly let it happen again.
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AP | Mar 7, 2007
Nike is introducing a new line of uniforms for for Florida, Ohio State, Arizona and Syracuse.
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AP | Mar 6, 2007
Wisconsin's Alando Tucker was named the Big Ten's Player of the Year on Tuesday in separate balloting by the media and coaches.
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AP | Mar 6, 2007
Georgetown junior forward Jeff Green was selected the Big East player of the year on Tuesday in a vote of the league's coaches.
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SI.com | Mar 6, 2007
Gerald Henderson may have broke Tyler Hansbrough's nose, but the North Carolina forward insists that there is no bad blood between himself and the Duke guard.
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Florida Today | Mar 6, 2007
Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer, Florida's trio of star juniors, are all expected to announce their plans to enter the NBA Draft soon after the Gator season ends.
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United Press International | Mar 5, 2007
Tyler Hansbrough did in fact suffer a broken nose on Sunday but the injury is not expected to keep him out of this week's ACC Tournament.
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Associated Press | Mar 5, 2007
Texas forward Kevin Durant has been named Big 12 Conference's player of the year by league coaches, making him the first freshman to receive that honour.
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Yahoo! | Mar 4, 2007
Tyler Hansbrough had 26 points and 17 rebounds before suffering an ugly injury in the closing seconds of North Carolina's 86-72 victory over Duke on Sunday, clinching the top seed in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
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Yahoo! | Mar 4, 2007
Jon Brockman couldn't stop complimenting UCLA, from its bevy of talented players, to the Bruins' suffocating defense.
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Dallas Morning News | Mar 3, 2007
Texas freshman star Kevin Durant limped into the locker room with an apparent ankle injury with about 11 minutes remaining in the Longhorns' game Saturday at Kansas, but returned to the game a short time later.
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USA Today | Mar 2, 2007
Greg Oden will make his decision whether or not to leave Ohio State following the end of their season.
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Yahoo! | Mar 1, 2007
If this really was Kevin Durant's last home game at Texas, the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies sure made it fun.
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