Jayhawks 84, Tar Heels 66, Final - Apr. 5, 2008

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‘Heels stomped by Jayhawks; questions abound for next year

greg.adams posted 4/6/2008 from mvn.com

Rock. Shock. Jayhawk. Roy, you’re definitely not in Kansas anymore. Kansas opened up a 40-12 lead on tourney favorite North Carolina in the first half, using a dizzying display of efficient offense and stellar defense and cruised to an easy 84-66 victory to advance to Monday’s National Championship and a date with Memphis.
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Final Four...Kansas and Memphis Win Big

jl3 posted 4/6/2008 from ballhype.com

Okay who picked Kansas and Memphis to win big and play in the finals?  I know I didn't but wasn't surprised to see the result. Just look at each roster filled with upperclassmen, Kansas has two seniors and two juniors in the starting lineup and Memphis has one senior and three juniors on the court.  This creates leadership in the college ranks that has so few key four year players. ...
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Who was the most impressive in the Final Four?

BlueWorkhorse posted 4/6/2008 from blueworkhorse.com

Two teams remain after Kansas assaulted former coach Roy Williams and his North Carolina Tar Heels and Memphis steamrolled past the UCLA Bruins. But who had the most impressive individual performance in the Final Four? Make your vote count.
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