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Missouri practically ran the high and mighty Tigers (whoops Memphis’ Tigers) off the court in a stunning Sweet 16 shocker
SCOTT JACOBS
The jerseys were hideous, but Missouri’s uter domminace of Memphis tonight was a thing of beauty.  Call it looking ahead, call it over-rated, call it getting beat by a very good Big12 team that plays [...]

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This year’s NCAA Tourney is off to a slow, forgettable start.  Calling in all the mid majors: can we please get an upset people?
SCOTT JACOBS
What was that?
No upsets (sorry, 10. Maryland over 7. Cal doesn’t count). No number on
e was ever even threatened.  They said this tournament was top heavy going in, and so far [...]

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It’s none other than defending champion Kansas, and runner up Memphis
SCOTT JACOBS
Like a bat out of hell look who’s back on the scene: last year’s two participants from the national title game.  And they are back with a vengeance.  After opening the season 13th (Memphis) and 24th (Kansas), few expected the two teams ravaged [...]

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Listing of the top seeds, analysis, top game summaries.
NEIL JOSHI, The Sports Lounge
JSB COLLEGE BASKETBALL COLUMNIST
Top-ranked and undefeated Memphis narrowly escaped its toughest test of the season, rallying past a determined UAB squad for a 79-78 victory on Saturday afternoon.
Down by seven with just over a minute to go, Calipari’s Tigers found a [...]

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The Jayhawks fall, leaving only Memphis undefeated.
NEIL JOSHI, The Sports Lounge
JSB COLLEGE BASKETBALL COLUMNIST
The Kansas Jayhawks (20-1) lost on the road to in-state rival Kansas State for the first time in 25 years, and now the Memphis Tigers have the distinction of being the sole unbeaten in college basketball. Kansas’ 84-75 loss was [...]

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