Three good stories unfolded, and then the worst was saved for last. The Final Four was filled out by a predictably tired story Sunday as Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski strolled to graciously shake hands, grin and cut down the nets.
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It could have gone either way. Jacob Pullen’s second free throw hung on the edge of the rim, briefly appearing as if it would fall off. But it dropped in, and Kansas State pulled off a miracle.
Upsets are always a colorful theme early in the NCAA Tournament. The little guys become the biggest and best stories, and superstars such as Ohio State’s Evan Turner get overshadowed.
When he was washing dishes at a seafood restaurant five years ago, Anthony Johnson was an unlikely candidate to play a starring role in this NCAA Tournament. But his story is not a fish tale.
If a formal test existed to measure basketball IQ, Gonzaga senior guard Matt Bouldin would have a shot to ace it. He’s a cerebral player who sets the example for a well-coached, well-conceived team.
Not that long ago, Texas coach Rick Barnes was enjoying the view from college basketball’s penthouse. His team was 17-0 and ranked No. 1. But the only poll that means something is the final one, and Texas might feel left out of the NCAA Tournament.