Some players grew up in New York but hadn’t played on its biggest stage. Others were learning about it anew in this N.C.A.A. men’s tournament.
Tag: Basketball (College)
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Miami Finds an Unshakable Groove Against Mighty Houston
The Hurricanes were unusually loose against the Cougars, the last No. 1 seed in the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament. Now Miami, not Houston, is pushing for a Final Four.
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Miami Withstands 21-Point Comeback to Take Down Villanova
Maddy Siegrist had 31 points for Villanova, but Miami scored 6 in the final minute to advance to the round of 8.
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They’re Desperation Heaves for Most Players. For Caitlin Clark, They’re Money.
Clark, the Iowa guard whose long-range shots have made a stir online, perfected her form in her driveway. But even when she abandons that form, she can hit game-winners from nearly halfcourt.
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40 Years After Phi Slama Jama, There’s Hope in Houston for a Better Finish
The 1982-83 Houston Cougars, a sensation nicknamed Phi Slama Jama, lost the N.C.A.A. men’s title game to North Carolina State on a dunk in the final moments.