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Mike Downey: "We can show a lot of kids there is hope, there is an opportunity, a chance," Memphis coach John Calipari said. "No disrespect to where the other schools are from. Memphis is one of those cities that needs something like this." Rose leads Memphis past UCLA Box Photos Kansas routs Carolina Box Women: Parker raises game with help of mentor Women: Parker wins AP award Wade to Wiggins Final Four news and notes: Men's Women's (link)

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