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The Big Ten has not had a national champion in men's basketball since Michigan State in 2000. In last 18 years, six different teams have lost in national title game.
 

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Jim Nantz asked Bill Self during his open practice interview what message he wanted to give Kansas fans ... “We love ‘em, we’re thankful for the support ... and at least stay sober enough to stay out of the river.”
 

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Devonte' Graham and Jalen Brunson were both 1st-Team AP All-Americans. The last time two 1st-Team AP All-American guards met in the Final Four was in 1965 when Cazzie Russell (Michigan) faced Gail Goodrich (UCLA).
 

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I have to say even though they got routed last night that was a very impressive run by Kansas to get that far. Very short roster both in numbers and in size, but they're so well coached and bought into the system and got all the way to the final 4 with a team that frankly didn't look nearly that good earlier in the year.

Very impressive group of coaches in the Final 4. Self did a great job, Beilein again, Moser at Loyola, and of course Jay Wright.

More proof that talent isn't everything in college hoops, I read somewhere there are only 3 McD's AA's in the final 4 this year total. Coaching and experience are winning out.
 

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Villanova is averaging 84.8 PPG in the NCAA Tournament. With the exception of the game against Texas A&M, Michigan is averaging 63 PPG. Something's gotta give.
 

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Source: NCAA Championship game registered a 10.3 overnight, a lowest-ever figure for an NCAA Final. The rating peaked at an 11.5 in first half and dropped to 7.0 at the end of the blowout game.
 
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