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Michigan players including Tim Hardaway Jr., right, and Nik Stauskas (11) celebrate after defeating Syracuse in their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan won 61-56. -
Michigan fans celebrate after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Syracuse Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan won 61-56. -
Michigan players react after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Syracuse, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan won 61-56. -
Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) reacts to play against Syracuse during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Louisville's Luke Hancock, left, and Louisville's Chane Behanan react to play against Wichita State during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Louisville's Luke Hancock, left, and Louisville's Stephan Van Treese celebrate after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 72-68. -
Syracuse's Brandon Triche (20) charges into Michigan's Jordan Morgan (52) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Triche was called for charging. -
Michigan's Trey Burke, right, and Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. walk down the court during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Syracuse, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Michigan's Mitch McGary dunks the ball against Syracuse during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim watches play against Michigan during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Syracuse's C.J. Fair (5) heads to the hoop against Michigan's Mitch McGary (4) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Wichita State's Ehimen Orukpe sits in the locker room after the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Louisville Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 72-68. -
Louisville's Gorgui Dieng shoots over Wichita State's Fred Van Vleet during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Wichita State's Cleanthony Early (11) reacts after a foul call against Louisville during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
A fan rests during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Louisville and Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Louisville's Russ Smith (2) shoots against Wichita State's Carl Hall (22) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Wichita State's Chadrack Lufile, left, and Wichita State's Demetric Williams walk off the court after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 72-68. -
Louisville's Luke Hancock (11) shoots against Wichita State's Cleanthony Early (11) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Louisville's Luke Hancock (11) Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) and Louisville's Stephan Van Treese (44) react after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 72-68. -
Wichita State's Ron Baker (31) and Louisville's Luke Hancock move during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 72-68. -
Louisville players watch play from the bench wearing a number 5 in commemoration of injured Louisville player Kevin Ware during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Fans cheer as Louisville's Kevin Ware heads to the court before the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Wichita State's Carl Hall (22) and Louisville's Russ Smith vie for the loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Louisville's Luke Hancock (11) watches play against Wichita State during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Louisville's Stephan Van Treese (44) vies for a loose ball against Wichita State's Fred Van Vleet (23) as Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) looks on during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Baylor's Brittney Griner poses with her Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year trophy after a news conference at the Women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in New Orleans. -
Baylor's Brittney Griner holds up Phoenix Mercury shirt as she poses next to The Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year trophy during a news conference at the Women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in New Orleans. -
Louisville and Wichita State work during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Louisville's Chane Behanan loses the ball against Wichita State during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Fans cheer as Louisville's Kevin Ware takes to the court before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
A fan holds a photo of Louisville's Kevin Ware before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Louisville and Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Fans cheer as Louisville's Kevin Ware takes to the court before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Fans cheer as Louisville's Kevin Ware takes to the court before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
A Wichita State fan cheers before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Louisville and Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Rutgers President Robert Barchi, center back to camera, announces Friday, April 5, 2013, in New Brunswick, N.J., that he had accepted the resignation of athletic director Tim Pernetti, who had decided to "rehabilitate" rather than fire men's head basketball coach Mike Rice, whose abusive behavior was captured on a video. Pernetti dismissed Rice on Wednesday for his behavior in the video. Former employee Eric Murdock gave Pernetti a copy of the video in late November. -
Rutgers President Robert Barchi describes Friday, April 5, 2013, in New Brunswick, N.J., the shoving he saw on a video that showed men's head basketball coach Mike Rice's abusive behavior. Barchi also announced the resignation of athletic director Tim Pernetti, who had decided to "rehabilitate" rather than fire Rice, whose abusive behavior was captured on a video. Barchi's job appeared to be safe. Pernetti dismissed Rice on Wednesday. -
Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. works with a ball during practice the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Syracuse, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan plays Syracuse in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino speaks to his players during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville plays Wichita State in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Michigan head coach John Beilein walks on the floor during practice the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Syracuse, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan plays Syracuse in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Reese’s West and East All-Star teams play during the first half of the Reese’s All-Star basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Reese’s West and East All-Star teams play during the first half of the Reese’s All-Star basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Reese’s West All-Star from Iowa State Will Clyburn (23) dunks the ball against the East team during the first half of the Reese’s All-Star Game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Reese’s West All-Star from Iowa State Will Clyburn (23) dunks the ball against the East team during the first half of the Reese’s All-Star Game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. -
West All Star's from Iowa State Will Clyburn (23)top and from Bucknell Mike Muscala, bottom dunk the ball against the East All Star's during the first half of the Reese’s All-Star game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Reese’s East All-Star from BYU Brandon Davies (22) shoots against the West All-Star's during the first half of the Reese’s All-Star game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. -
People work in preparation for the upcoming NCAA women's college basketball Final Four tournament in New Orleans, Friday, April 5, 2013. -
Workers continue preparations at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Friday, April 5, 2013. The Women's Final Four of the NCAA College Basketball tournament will be held at the arena this weekend. -
People work on the scoreboard that is lowered onto the court at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Friday, April 5, 2013. The Women's Final Four of the NCAA College Basketball tournament will be held at the arena this weekend. -
Workers continue preparations at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Friday, April 5, 2013. The Women's Final Four of the NCAA College Basketball tournament will be held at the arena this weekend. -
People work on the scoreboard that is lowered onto the court at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Friday, April 5, 2013. The Women's Final Four of the NCAA College Basketball tournament will be held at the arena this weekend. -
Former Auburn safety Mike McNeil, center, who is charged with armed robbery, arrives for a court appearance on Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Opelika, Ala. (AP Photo/AL.com, Julie Bennett) MAGAZINES OUT -
Former Auburn football player Mike McNeil, who is charged with armed robbery, appears for a court hearing Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Opelika, Ala. -
In this March 23, 1963 photo provided by Loyola University Chicago, Loyola coach George Ireland, second from left, puts his hand on the NCAA championship trophy held by player Jerry Harkless, third from left after Loyola defeated Cincinnati in the tournament final in Louisville, Ky. At far left is player John Egan (11). And at right is Vic Rouse (40) and Les Hunter (41) Ask college basketball fans about the game that changed the color of the sport and the answer invariably is the 1966 NCAA championship win by Texas Western over Kentucky. But every bit as important in the evolution of the game was the final 50 years ago between Loyola of Chicago and Cincinnati. -
In this image provided by author Michael Lenehan, the cover of his book "Ramblers" is shown. Ask college basketball fans about the game that changed the color of the sport and the answer invariably is the 1966 NCAA championship win by Texas Western over Kentucky. But every bit as important in the evolution of the game was the final 50 years ago between Loyola of Chicago and Cincinnati. -
FILE - In this March 23, 1963 file photo, Loyola coach George Ireland, right, leans in to talk with his players during the final game of the NCAA tournament against Cincinnati in Louisville, Ky. Players, from left to right are: John Egan (11), Vic Rouse (40), Jerry Harkness (15) and Ron Miller (42). Ask college basketball fans about the game that changed the color of the sport and the answer invariably is the 1966 NCAA championship win by Texas Western over Kentucky. But every bit as important in the evolution of the game was the final 50 years ago between Loyola of Chicago and Cincinnati. -
Rutgers President Robert Barchi announces Friday, April 5, 2013, in New Brunswick, N.J., that he had accepted the resignation of athletic director Tim Pernetti, who had decided to "rehabilitate" rather than fire men's head basketball coach Mike Rice. The coach's abusive behavior was captured on a video given to Pernetti in late November by former employee Eric Murdock. Pernetti dismissed Rice on Wednesday. -
FILE - In this May 6, 2010 file photo, Mike Rice, left, is presented a jersey by Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti, right, after being introduced as the new men's head basketball coach at Rutgers during a news conference in Piscataway, N.J. A person familiar with the decision says Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made yet. The school will hold a press conference on campus at 1 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013. Pernetti dismissed basketball coach Mike Rice Wednesday after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs. The scandal has now cost Pernetti his job some five months after he didn't fire Rice when the video first became available. -
Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. works with a ball during practice the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Syracuse, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan plays Syracuse in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. dances on the floor during practice the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Syracuse, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan plays Syracuse in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Michigan's Trey Burke watches play during practice of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Syracuse, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan plays Syracuse in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Louisville's Russ Smith reacts during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville plays Wichita State in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Wichita State's Ron Baker heads to the hoop during practice at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a national semifinal on Saturday. -
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall speaks to players during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Louisville, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Louisville players enter the floor before practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville plays Wichita State in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Wichita State's Fred Van Vleet works during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Louisville, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Wichita State's Ron Baker moves the ball during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Louisville, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Rutgers University Board of Governors Chairman Ralph Izzo, seated center, listens Friday, April 5, 2013, in New Brunswick, N.J., as university President Robert Barchi announces the resignation of athletic director Tim Pernetti, who had decided to "rehabilitate" rather than fire men's head basketball coach Mike Rice, whose abusive behavior was captured on a video. Rice's abusive behavior was captured on a video given to Pernetti in late November by former employee Eric Murdock. Pernetti dismissed Rice on Wednesday. -
Eric Murdock listens during a news conference in East Hanover, N.J., Friday, April 5, 2013. Murdock, a former Rutgers empoyee who made public the video that led to the basketball coach's dismissal and athletic director's resignation, has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the university. Murdock filed the lawsuit Friday in state court, claiming the university violated the state's employee protection act and his contract. -
Eric Murdock listens during a news conference in East Hanover, N.J., Friday, April 5, 2013. Murdock, a former Rutgers empoyee who made public the video that led to the basketball coach's dismissal and athletic director's resignation, has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the university. Murdock filed the lawsuit Friday in state court, claiming the university violated the state's employee protection act and his contract. -
Eric Murdock arrives for a news conference in East Hanover, N.J., Friday, April 5, 2013. Murdock, a former Rutgers empoyee who made public the video that led to the basketball coach's dismissal and athletic director's resignation, has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the university. Murdock filed the lawsuit Friday in state court, claiming the university violated the state's employee protection act and his contract. -
Eric Murdock speaks during a news conference in East Hanover, N.J., Friday, April 5, 2013. Murdock, a former Rutgers empoyee who made public the video that led to the basketball coach's dismissal and athletic director's resignation, has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the university. Murdock filed the lawsuit Friday in state court, claiming the university violated the state's employee protection act and his contract. -
Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma calls to his players in the first half of a women's NCAA regional final basketball game against Kentucky in Bridgeport, Conn., Monday, April 1, 2013. -
Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw questions a call during the first half against Duke in the regional final game of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. -
Syracuse players leave the court after practice of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Syracuse plays Michigan in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams walks on the court with Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim during practice the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Michigan, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Syracuse plays Michigan in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Syracuse players and staff pose for a photo before practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Michigan, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
Syracuse's Rakeem Christmas dunks the ball during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Michigan, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
FILE - In this April 11, 2012 file photo, Robert Barchi looks on during a news conference announcing him as president of Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, N.J. Tim Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director, two days after the basketball coach was fired following a video that went public of Mike Rice shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using anti-gay slurs. Pernetti was given the video in late November by a former employee. With the approval of Barchi, he suspended Rice for three games, fined him $75,000 and ordered him to attend anger management classes. -
FILE - In this April 11, 2012 file photo, Robert Barchi addresses members of the Rutgers University Board moments after they appointed him president, in New Brunswick, N.J. Tim Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director, two days after the basketball coach was fired following a video that went public of Mike Rice shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using anti-gay slurs. Pernetti was given the video in late November by a former employee. With the approval of Barchi, he suspended Rice for three games, fined him $75,000 and ordered him to attend anger management classes. -
Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague, left, looks on after introducing Richard Pitino as the new men's basketball coach during a news conference, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/The Star Tribune, Brian Peterson) MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES TV OUT -
Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague, left, introduces Richard Pitino as the new men's basketball coach at a news conference, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/The Star Tribune, Brian Peterson) MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES TV OUT -
Former NBA basketball player Christian Laettner speaks during a NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball 75th anniversary news conference, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. -
FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2012 file photo, Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti answers a question in Piscataway, N.J. Pernetti has resigned as Rutgers athletic director, Friday, April 5, 2013, two days after the basketball coach he hired was dismissed for abusive behavior during practices _ actions that prompted nationwide outrage once a video went public. -
FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2012 file photo, Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti answers a question in Piscataway, N.J. A person familiar with the decision says Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director, Friday, April 5, 2013. -
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2009 file photo, Tim Pernetti speaks to reporters after he was named the new athletic director at Rutgers University during a news conference on the university campus in Newark, N.J. A person familiar with the decision says Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made yet. The school will hold a press conference on campus at 1 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013. Pernetti dismissed basketball coach Mike Rice Wednesday after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs. The scandal has now cost Pernetti his job some five months after he didn't fire Rice when the video first became available. -
FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2012 file photo, Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti, center, poses with Rutgers President Robert Barchi, right, and Big Ten Conference Commissioner Jim Delany during a news conference in Piscataway, N.J., after they announced that Rutgers will join the Big Ten. A person familiar with the decision says Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made yet. The school will hold a press conference on campus at 1 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013. Pernetti dismissed basketball coach Mike Rice Wednesday after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs. The scandal has now cost Pernetti his job some five months after he didn't fire Rice when the video first became available. -
At dusk, lights remain on at Rutgers University's Old Queens building where President Robert Barchi was in a meeting Thursday, April 4, 2013, in New Brunswick, N.J., one day after Rutgers basketball head coach Mike Rice was fired. Rice was fired Wednesday after a videotape aired showing Rice using gay slurs, shoving and grabbing his players and throwing balls at them in practice. Scarlet Knights AD Tim Pernetti was given a copy of the video in late November by a disgruntled former employee, and he suspended Rice for three games, fined him $50,000 and made him undergo anger management classes for inappropriate behavior after investigating it. -
In this May 6, 2010 file photo Mike Rice, left, is introduced as men's basketball coach at Rutgers during a news conference as Tim Pernetti, the school's athletic director, listens in Piscataway, N.J. Some Rutgers alumni say Pernetti should be dismissed over his handling of Rice's behavior and some are questioning what university President Robert Barchi knew, and when. -
NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks to the media during a news conference for the NCAA college basketball Final Four tournament series, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Johnny Crawford) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT. -
In a photo, date not known, provided by the Pac-12 Conference, Ed Rush poses for a photo. Rush resigned as Pac-12 coordinator of officials Thursday, April 4, 2013, following comments during internal meetings before the league tournament that appeared to target Arizona men's basketball coach Sean Miller, including perceived accusations that he placed a bounty on the Wildcats coach. -
Baylor's Pierre Jackson drives to the basket during the first half of the NIT championship basketball game against Iowa, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in New York. -
Baylor coach Scott Drew talks to Taurean Prince (35) during the first half of the NIT championship basketball game against Iowa on Thursday, April 4, 2013, in New York. -
Baylor's Cory Jefferson (34) looks for a shot as Iowa's Aaron White (30) and Adam Woodbury defend during the first half of the NIT championship basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2013, in New York. -
Baylor's Rico Gathers (2) blocks a shot by Iowa's Melsahn Basabe (1) during the first half of the NIT championship basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2013, in New York. -
Iowa coach Fran McCaffery talks to Aaron White (30) during the first half of the NIT championship basketball game against Baylor, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in New York. -
Baylor's Isaiah Austin (21) and Iowa's Josh Oglesby (2) reach for control of the ball during the first half of the NIT championship basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2013, in New York. -
FILE - In this March 23, 2013, file photo, Arizona coach Sean Miller shouts to his team in the first half against Harvard in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City. Ed Rush resigned as the Pac-12 Conference's coordinator of officials on Thursday, April 4, 2013, following comments during internal meetings before the league tournament that appeared to target Miller, including perceived accusations that he placed a bounty on the Wildcats coach. -
In this Nov. 3, 2007, photo, Ed Rush, a football coach at Bloomsburg University, stands on the field with players during practice in Bloomsburg, Pa. Rush has resigned as the Pac-12 Conference's coordinator of basketball officials following comments that he targeted Arizona coach Sean Miller during internal meetings before the league tournament. Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said in a statement released Thursday, April 4, 2013, that "I want to express my appreciation for the great contribution Ed made to basketball officiating for the Conference during his tenure, particularly in the area of training and the cultivation of new officiating talent." -
FILE - In this June 15, 2007, file photo, Ed Rush talks to the actor portraying him in "Our Lady of Victory," on the set of the movie in West Chester, Pa. Rush has resigned as the Pac-12 Conference's coordinator of officials following comments that he targeted Arizona coach Sean Miller during internal meetings before the conference tournament. Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said in a statement released Thursday, April 4, 2013, that "I want to express my appreciation for the great contribution Ed made to basketball officiating for the Conference during his tenure, particularly in the area of training and the cultivation of new officiating talent." -
In this Nov. 3, 2007, photo, Ed Rush, right, a football coach at Bloomsburg University, talks with receiver Brahin Bilal during practice in Bloomsburg, Pa. Rush has resigned as the Pac-12 Conference's coordinator of basketball officials following comments that he targeted Arizona coach Sean Miller during internal meetings before the conference tournament. Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said in a statement released Thursday, April 4, 2013, that "I want to express my appreciation for the great contribution Ed made to basketball officiating for the Conference during his tenure, particularly in the area of training and the cultivation of new officiating talent." -
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino speaks to the media during a news conference at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville is scheduled to play Wichita State in a national semifinal on Saturday. -
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim speaks to the media during a news conference at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. Syracuse is scheduled to play Michigan in a national semifinal game on Saturday. -
Miami coach Jim Larranaga and his wife Liz pose with the trophy after he was introduced as The Associated Press college basketball coach of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. Larranaga led Miami to the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles and a No. 2 ranking. -
FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2012, file photo, Miami's head coach Jim Larranaga, right, is congratulated by fans after their 67-59 win over Michigan State in an NCAA college basketball game in Coral Gables, Fla. Larranaga, who led Miami to the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles and a No. 2 ranking, has been selected The Associated Press' coach of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013. -
FILE- In this March 17, 2013, file photo, Miami head coach Jim Larranaga cheers after cutting the final strand of the net following their 87-77 win over North Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Larranaga, who led Miami to the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles and a No. 2 ranking, has been selected The Associated Press' coach of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013. (AP Photo/The Times-News, Scott Muthersbaugh, File0 -
FILE - In this March 3, 2013, file photo, Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) dribbles upcourt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich. Burke, the sophomore point guard who led Michigan to the Final Four, has been selected The Associated Press' college basketball player of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013. -
FILE - In this March 29, 2013, file photo, Michigan's Trey Burke (3) reacts after making a three-point basket in the final seconds of the second half of a regional semifinal game against Kansas in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Arlington, Texas. Burke, the sophomore point guard who led Michigan to the Final Four, has been selected The Associated Press' college basketball player of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013. -
FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2013, file photo, Michigan guard Trey Burke waits during a break in the during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Ann Arbor, Mich. Burke, the sophomore point guard who led Michigan to the Final Four, has been selected The Associated Press' college basketball player of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013. -
NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at a news conference Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. -
NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at a news conference Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. -
NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at a news conference Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. -
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall speaks to the media during a news conference at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a national semifinal on Saturday. -
FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2012 file photo, Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti answers a question in Piscataway, N.J. Some Rutgers alumni say Pernetti should be dismissed over his handling of men's basketball coach Mike Rice's behavior and some are questioning what university President Robert Barchi knew, and when. -
FILE - This photo combo shows Rutgers President Robert Barchi, left, and Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti. Mike Rice was fired as the Rutgers men's basketball coach after a video surfaced showing him shoving players and berating them with gay slurs, but critics said New Jersey's flagship public university still has more explaining, and maybe some more firing to do. A group of 13 faculty members Wednesday, April 3, 2013, demanded that Barchi resign for his "inexcusable handling" of the situation. Some Rutgers alumni say Pernetti should be dismissed. -
FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2012 file photograph, Rutgers President Robert Barchi answers a question Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, in Piscataway, N.J., after an announcement that Rutgers will join the Big Ten. Mike Rice was fired as the Rutgers men's basketball coach after a video surfaced showing him shoving players and berating them with gay slurs, but critics said New Jersey's flagship public university still has more explaining, and maybe some more firing to do. A group of 13 faculty members Wednesday, April 3, 2013, demanded that Barchi resign for his "inexcusable handling" of the situation. -
FILE - In this March 28, 1992, file photo, Duke's Christian Laettner shoots the game-winning basket in overtime over University of Kentucky's Deron Feldhaus to win the East Regional Final of the NCAA college basketball tournamen in Philadelphia. Duke 104-103 in overtime. -
FILE - In this November 1991, file photo, Michigan's Fab Five from left, Jimmy King, Juwan Howard, Chris Webber, Jalen Rose and Ray Jackson pose in Ann Arbor, Mich. -
FILE - In this April 5, 1983, file photo, North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano embraces sophomore forward Lorenzo Charles moments after Charles had dunked a shot to give North Carolina State the win over Houston in the national championship game at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Albuquerque, N.M. -
FILE - In this March 26, 1973, file photo, UCLA's Bill Walton leaps high to dunk against Indiana during a national semifinal game at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament at St. Louis, Mo. In left foreground is teammate Dave Meyers, left, and Indiana center Steve Downing. UCLA won 70-59. -
FILE - In this March 28, 1992 file photo, Duke's Christian Laettner runs down the court after making the last second, game-winning shot to defeat Kentucky 104-103 in overtime of the East Regional Final of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Philadelphia. -
FILE - in this March 22, 1964, file photo UCLA coach John Wooden, right, and members of the Bruin team smile over victory that brought them the NCAA basketball championship trophy in Kansas City, Mo. UCLA defeated Duke 98-83, in the final game to complete their season with 30 straight wins. -
Louisville forward Kevin Ware answers questions during an interview with The Associated Press, Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. -
FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2012 file photo, World Wrestling Entertainment personality Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson speaks at a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J. The Rock is ready to roll into WrestleMania a double champion. He's king of the box office after "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" took in $40.5 million over the weekend to become the No. 1 movie. He stands atop World Wrestling Entertainment as the promotion's champ heading into Sunday's April 7, 2013 WrestleMania. -
Former Rutgers men's basketball coach Mike Rice leaves his home Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Little Silver, N.J. Rice was fired Wednesday after a videotape aired showing Rice using gay slurs, shoving and grabbing his players and throwing balls at them in practice. Athletic director Tim Pernetti was given a copy of the tape by a former employee in November and, after an independent investigator was hired to review it, Rice was suspended for three games, fined $75,000 and ordered to attend anger management classes. University president Robert Barchi signed off on the penalty. But on Wednesday, Rutgers referred to new information and "a review of previously discovered issues" as the reasons for Rice's termination. -
Louisville's Kenny Ware, center, uses crutches as he and members of the team arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Atlanta, for their NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament game against Wichita State on Saturday. -
Louisville's Kenny Ware, center, uses crutches as he and members of the team arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Atlanta, for their NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament game against Wichita State on Saturday. -
In this four-image combo taken from an ESPN video, Rutgers men's basketball coach Mike Rice kicks, shoves, and throws balls at his players during NCAA college basketball practices in Piscataway, N.J. Fueled by outrage from even the governor when the video went public, Rutgers fired Rice on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, after deciding it didn't go far enough by suspending and fining him for shoving, kicking and throwing balls at players along with spewing gay slurs. -
Former Rutgers head coach Mike Rice is driven from his home, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Little Silver, N.J. With political and social pressure mounting after video showed Rice screaming gay slurs and shoving, kicking and throwing balls at his NCAA college basketball players, the university fired Rice on Wednesday, and then did their best to avoid the blame for not getting it right four months ago. -
FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2013 file photo, Rutgers head coach Mike Rice reacts to play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers has fired Rice after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs during practice. With mounting criticism on a state and national level, the school decided to take action on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. relieving Rice of his duties after three largely unsuccessful seasons at the Big East school. -
FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2013 file photo, Rutgers head coach Mike Rice reacts after Syracuse scored late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y. Rutgers has fired Rice after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs during practice. With mounting criticism on a state and national level, the school decided to take action on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. relieving Rice of his duties after three largely unsuccessful seasons at the Big East school. -
FILE - In this May 6, 2010 file photo, Mike Rice, left, former coach of Robert Morris, is introduced as the new men's basketball coach of Rutgers by athletic director Tim Pernetti, during a news conference at Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers has fired Rice after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs during practice. With mounting criticism on a state and national level, the school decided to take action on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. relieving Rice of his duties after three largely unsuccessful seasons at the Big East school. -
Iowa's Roy Devyn Marble (4) drives past Maryland's Alex Len (25) during the second half of an NIT semifinal basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in New York. Marble scored 21 points as Iowa won the game 71-60. -
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino, left, looks on as forward Kevin Ware answers questions during an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville forward Kevin Ware answers questions as coach Rick Pitino looks on during a news conference, Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware, right, looks down as his mother, Lisa Junior, answers questions during an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware, right, answers questions ss his mother, Lisa Junior, looks on during an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware answers questions during a press conference, Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. -
FILE - In this March 9, 2013, file photo, former Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., left, congratulates his son Georgetown head coach John Thompson III, right, after the Hoya's 61-39 win over Syracuse in an NCAA college basketball game in Washington. Hall of Fame coaches John Thompson and Jim Calhoun say behavior like that caught on video of fired Rutgers coach Mike Rice isn't appropriate, and never was. -
FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2013, file photo, Former Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun, left, speaks with Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim before an NCAA college basketball game between the two teams in Hartford, Conn. Hall of Fame coaches John Thompson and Jim Calhoun say behavior like that caught on video of fired Rutgers coach Mike Rice isn't appropriate, and never was. -
FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2012 file photo, Florida International coach Richard Pitino applauds his team's effort during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky. Minnesota is in advanced discussions with Richard Pitino, the son of Louisville coach Rick Pitino, to take over for Tubby Smith. Two people with knowledge of the discussions say Pitino engaged in negotiations with Minnesota officials on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. The people requested anonymity because the deal has not been formally completed. In his lone season at Florida International, Pitino led the Panthers to an 18-14 record, the school's first winning season in 13 years. -
FILE - In this April 16, 2012 file photo, Richard Pitino talks to the media during a press conference in Miami. Minnesota is in advanced discussions with Richard Pitino, the son of Louisville coach Rick Pitino, to take over for Tubby Smith. Two people with knowledge of the discussions say Pitino engaged in negotiations with Minnesota officials on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. The people requested anonymity because the deal has not been formally completed. In his lone season at Florida International, Pitino led the Panthers to an 18-14 record, the school's first winning season in 13 years. -
Louisville forward guard Shoni Schimmel (23) high-fives Monique Reid, left, at the end of the first half of the Oklahoma City regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
In this Oct. 26, 2011 photo, Louisville basketball players and sisters, Jude, left, and Shoni Schimmel pose during the teams media day in Louisville, Ky. In a typical sibling rivalry, Jude used to tell Shoni she didn't want to play at the same college as her so they could compete against each other. It turns out, she was only kidding. United at Louisville, the Schimmels have guided the Cardinals on an unexpected Final Four run. (AP Photo/The Courier-Journal, Bill Luster, File ) NO SALES; MAGS OUT; NO ARCHIVE; MANDATORY CREDIT -
Louisville guard Shoni Schimmel (23) shoots in front of Tennessee center Isabelle Harrison (20) in the second half of the regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Louisville won 86-78. -
Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall, left, and Ohio State coach Thad Matta talk at the finish of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. Wichita State won 70-66. -
FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2012, file photo, Rutgers coach Mike Rice reacts to play during an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in Piscataway, N.J. The airing Tuesday, April 2, 2013, of a videotape of Rice using gay slurs, shoving and grabbing his players and throwing balls at them in practice over the past three seasons has Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti reconsidering his decision not to fire the coach. Pernetti was given a copy of the video in late November by a disgruntled former employee, and he suspended Rice for three games, fined him $50,000 and made him undergo anger management classes for inappropriate behavior after investigating it. -
Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware answers questions during an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville NCAA college basketball forward Kevin Ware answers questions during an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville NCAA college basketball forward Kevin Ware answers questions during an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware answers questions during an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville NCAA college basketball forward Kevin Ware answers questions during an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware answers questions during an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware arrives for an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. -
Louisville's head coach Jeff Walz celebrates after his team defeated Tennessee during the Oklahoma City regional final game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Louisville own 86-78. -
Louisville guard Shoni Schimmel (23) and the Louisville bench react to her 3-point shot against Tennessee in the second half of the regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Louisville won 86-78. -
Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick gestures in the second half of the Oklahoma City regional final game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Tennessee won 86-78. -
Louisville guard Jude Schimmel (22), guard Shoni Schimmel (23), forward Sara Hammond (00), guard Antonita Slaughter (4) and guard Bria Smith (21) celebrate the team's 86-78 victory over Tennessee in the regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Tennesse's Taber Spani, front, and Kamiko Williams, back, react to loosing to Louisville in the Oklahoma City regional final game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Louisville own 86-78. -
Louisville's team poses for a photo after defeating Tennessee during the Oklahoma City regional final game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Louisville own 86-78. -
Louisville's Shoni Schimmel cuts down a piece of the net after her team defeated Tennessee during their regional final game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Louisville's team celebrates after defeating Tennessee during the Oklahoma City regional final game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Louisville own 86-78. -
Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. celebrates with the band after a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won 79-59 to advance to the Final Four. -
Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall holds up a pair of scissors after Wichita State defeated Ohio State 70-66 in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. -
Louisville players walk to their locker room following the trophy presentation after their 85-63 win over Duke in the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. -
Michigan celebrates with the trophy after a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won 79-59 to advance to the Final Four. -
FILE - In this March 12, 2013, file photo, Rutgers coach Mike Rice yells out to his team during an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul at the Big East tournament in New York. Rutgers said it would reconsider its decision to retain Rice after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs. The videotape, broadcast Tuesday, April 2, on ESPN, prompted scores of outraged social media comments as well as sharp criticism from Gov. Chris Christie and NBA star LeBron James. -
Tennessee's Kamiko Williams, left, Taber Spani, center, and Cierra Burdick, right, react after Tennessee's 86-78 loss to Louisville in the regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Tennessee center Isabelle Harrison (20) shoots a foul shot in front of guard Kamiko Williams (4) and Louisville guard Shoni Schimmel (23) during the first half of the regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Notre Dame players celebrate an 87-76 win over Duke at the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. -
The Notre Dame women's basketball team celebrates winning the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame defeated Duke 87-76. -
Duke coach Joanne McCallie cheers on her team during the first half against Notre Dame in the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. -
Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) blocks the shot of Duke guard Alexis Jones (2) during the first half of the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) takes a shot over Duke center Elizabeth Williams (1) during the first half of the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins celebrates a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Notre Dame forwards Natalie Achonwa (11) and Ariel Braker (44) celebrate Notre Dame's win over Duke at the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins cuts bits of the net for the cheer squad after her Notre Dame's 87-76 win over Duke in the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. -
Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) takes a shot over Duke guard Alexis Jones (2) during the second half of the regional final of the NCAA woimen's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie and the bench watch end of the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Members of the Notre Dame women's basketball team celebrate their win over Duke in the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw and guard Skylar Diggins (4) share a hug during the second half of the regional final of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Duke's Elizabeth Williams, right, and Allison Vernerey, left, pressure Notre Dame forward Ariel Braker during the second half of the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw talks with guard Skylar Diggins, left, during the second half of the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame defeated Duke 87-76. -
Louisville forwards Sara Hammond, left, and Cortnee Walton cheer from the bench in the first half of the Oklahoma City regional final against Tennessee in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Tennessee guard Kamiko Williams (4) has the ball knocked away by Louisville guard Bria Smith, right, as she drives to the basket in front of teammate Jasmine Jones and Louisville center Sheronne Vails, left, in the first half of the regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Tennessee coach Holly Warlick yells to her team as it plays Louisville during the first half of the Oklahoma City regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Louisville coach Jeff Walz shouts during the first half against Tennessee in the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Louisville's Bria Smith (21) looks to pass as Tennessee's Taber Spani (13) and Isabelle Harrison (20) defend during the first half of the Oklahoma City regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Louisville's Bria Smith, front, is fouled by Tennessee's Cierra Burdick, back, during the first half of the Oklahoma City regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Louisville guard Shoni Schimmel, center, shoots between Tennessee's Taber Spani, left, and Isabelle Harrison, right, during the first half of the Oklahoma City regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Tennessee's Kamiko Williams, left, defends as Louisville's guard Antonita Slaughter (4) drives to the basket during the first half of the regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw, center, dances with her players as they celebrate an 87-76 win over Duke in the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. -
Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins right gets a hug from coach Muffet McGraw during the second half of the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins, left and coach Muffet McGraw smile after Notre Dame's win over Duke at the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
The Notre Dame women's basketball team celebrates beating Duke in the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. Notre Dame won 87-76. -
Baylor's Pierre Jackson (55) points to the crowd during the second half of an NIT semifinal basketball game against Brigham Young Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in New York. -
New Mexico athletics director Paul Krebs answers questions about the departure of head coach Steve Alford during an NCAA college basketball news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, March 30, 2013. Alford was hired as UCLA basketball coach on Saturday, spurning New Mexico days after he agreed to a new 10-year deal with the Lobos for a chance to run what he called "the premier basketball program in the country." -
UCLA men's basketball coach Steve Alford speaks during a news conference at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Alford was hired as UCLA basketball coach on Saturday, spurning New Mexico days after he agreed to a new 10-year deal with the Lobos. -
New Mexico basketball head coach Steve Alford announces he has accepted the job as the next head coach at UCLA during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, March 30, 2013. Alford said it was a difficult decision but that UCLA represents "the pinnacle" of men's college basketball. -
New Mexico men's basketball coach Steve Alford, right, announces he has accepted the job as UCLA coach, as New Mexico athletic director Paul Krebs listens during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Alford said it was a difficult decision but that UCLA represents "the pinnacle" of men's college basketball. -
Notre Dame guard Kaila Turner, left, tries to control the ball as Duke guard Chloe Wells (4) makes the steal during the first half of the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. -
CORRECTS PLAYER AT RIGHT TO NOTRE DAME'S JEWELL LOYD, INSTEAD OF DUKE'S TRICIA LISTON - Duke's Haley Peters (33) gets a pass by Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd during the first half of the regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. -
Duke guard Alexis Jones (2) takes a shot in front of Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride during the first half of the regional final game of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. -
Duke forward Richa Jackson (15) blocks a shot by Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins during the first half of the regional final game of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Va. -
Baylor's Brady Heslip (5) drives past Brigham Young's Brandon Davies (0) during the first half of an NIT semifinal basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in New York. -
Brigham Young's Brock Zylstra (13) defends Baylor's Pierre Jackson (55) during the first half of an NIT semifinal basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in New York. -
Baylor's Isaiah Austin (21) shoots over Brigham Young's Brandon Davies (0) during the first half of an NIT semifinal basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in New York. -
Baylor's Cory Jefferson (34) dunks as Brigham Young's Bronson Kaufusi defends during the first half of an NIT semifinal basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in New York. -
Brigham Young head coach Dave Rose calls out to his team during the first half of an NIT semifinal basketball game against Baylor on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in New York. -
Baylor's Pierre Jackson (55) and A.J. Walton (22) fight for control of the ball with Brigham Young's Bronson Kaufusi, during the first half of an NIT semifinal basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in New York. -
FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2008, file photo, Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wyoming in Knoxville, Tenn. The former Tennessee coach will serve as a consultant and special assistant to athletic director Richard Sander as East Tennessee State relaunches a football program it had shut down for financial reasons in 2003. -
Shaquille O'Neal, left, congratulates UCLA's new men's basketball coach, Steve Alford, at a news conference at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Alford was hired as UCLA basketball coach on Saturday, spurning New Mexico days after he agreed to a new 10-year deal with the Lobos. -
Dan Guerrero, left, UCLA athletic director, introduces Steve Alford as men's basketball coach during a news conference at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Alford was hired Saturday, spurning New Mexico days after he agreed to a new 10-year deal with the Lobos. -
FILE - In this May 6, 2010, file photo, Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti, right, presents Mike Rice with a jersey after Rice was introduced as the school's men's basketball coach during a news conference in Piscataway, N.J. The airing Tuesday, April 2, 2013, of a videotape of Rice using gay slurs, shoving and grabbing his players and throwing balls at them in practice over the past three seasons has Pernetti reconsidering his decision not to fire the coach. Pernetti was given a copy of the video in late November by a disgruntled former employee, and he suspended Rice for three games, fined him $50,000 and made him undergo anger management classes for inappropriate behavior after investigating it. -
FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2012, file photo, Rutgers coach Mike Rice waves as he holds a ball presented to him for his 100th career win after Rutgers defeated Cincinnati in an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J. ESPN's airing on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, of a videotape of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice using gay slurs, shoving and grabbing his players and throwing balls at them in practice over the past three seasons has the university's athletic director reconsidering his decision not to fire the coach. Scarlet Knights AD Tim Pernetti was given a copy of the video in late November by a disgruntled former employee, and he suspended Rice for three games, fined him $50,000 and made him undergo anger management classes for inappropriate behavior after investigating it. -
FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2012, file photo, Rutgers coach Mike Rice reacts to play during an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in Piscataway, N.J. The airing Tuesday, April 2, 2013, of a videotape of Rice using gay slurs, shoving and grabbing his players and throwing balls at them in practice over the past three seasons has Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti reconsidering his decision not to fire the coach. Pernetti was given a copy of the video in late November by a disgruntled former employee, and he suspended Rice for three games, fined him $50,000 and made him undergo anger management classes for inappropriate behavior after investigating it. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File) -
Michigan head coach John Beilein reacts after cutting down the net after a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won 79-59 to advance to the Final Four. -
CORRECTS MONTH - Steve Alford, UCLA's new men's basketball coach, gestures during a news conference at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Alford was hired on Saturday, spurning New Mexico days after he agreed to a new 10-year deal with the Lobos for a chance to run what he called "the premier basketball program in the country." -
Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware, center, walks to the back doors of the Yum! Center to be reunited with his teammates, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. Ware was back on campus Tuesday afternoon after he had been released from an Indianapolis hospital, two days after breaking his right leg during the Cardinals' Final Four-clinching victory. (AP Photo/The Courier-Journal, John Sommers II) NO SALES; MAGS OUT; NO ARCHIVE; MANDATORY CREDIT -
Wichita State guard Fred Van Vleet celebrates his team's 70-66 win over Ohio State in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. -
Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall signals that his team is headed to the Final Four it defeated Ohio State 70-66 in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. -
In this photo released by the University of Louisville, basketball player Kevin Ware walks on crutches, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. Ware broke his leg in the first half of Sunday's Midwest Regional final when he landed awkwardly after trying to contest a 3-point shot, breaking his leg in two places. He was taken off the court on a stretcher as his stunned teammates openly wept. His teammates went on to defeat Duke 85-63 to reach their second straight Final Four. -
These 2012 photos provided by their respective schools show members of the 2012-13 AP Women's All-America NCAA college basketball team. From left: Elena Delle Donne, Delaware; Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame; Brittney Griner, Baylor; Chiney Ogwumike, Stanford and Odyssey Sims, Baylor. -
FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2013 file photo, Stanford forward Chiney Ogwumike, left, shoots over UCLA forward Alyssia Brewer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. Ogwumike was selected to the 2012-13 AP Women's All-America team, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
FILE - In this March 30, 2013 file photo, Delaware forward Elena Delle Donne, left, drives to the basket against Kentucky forward Jelleah Sidney, right, during the second half of a regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Bridgeport, Conn. Delle Donne was selected to the 2012-13 AP Women's All-America team, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2012 file photo, Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins, left, puts up a shot against UCLA guard Kari Korver during the first half of an NCAA women's college basketball game in Los Angeles. Diggins was selected to the 2012-13 AP Women's All-America team, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2013 file photo, Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) blocks the shot of Oklahoma's Joanna McFarland (53) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco Texas. Griner was selected to the 2012-13 AP Women's All-America team, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2012 file photo, Baylor guard Odyssey Sims (0) attempts a shot as Oral Roberts guard Kevi Luper, rear, watches in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas. Sims was selected to the 2012-13 AP Women's All-America team, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. -
Florida Gulf Coast head coach Andy Enfield signs autographs during practice for a regional semifinal game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Florida Gulf Coast faces Florida on Friday. -
Florida Gulf Coast head coach Andy Enfield reacts to action against Florida during the first half of a regional semifinal game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 29, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. -
CORRECTS TO STEFANIE DOLSON- Connecticut forward Stefanie Dolson, left, celebrates with her teammates in the final seconds of the second half of a women's NCAA regional final basketball game against Kentucky in Bridgeport, Conn., Monday, April 1, 2013. Connecticut won 83-53 and advances to the Final Four. -
CORRECTS TO MORIAH JEFFERSON-Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson, left, sprints down court against Kentucky guard Bria Goss (13) in the first half of a women's NCAA regional final basketball game in Bridgeport, Conn., Monday, April 1, 2013. -
CORRECTS TO STEFANIE DOLSON- Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart smiles as she embraces teammate Stefanie Dolson after beating Kentucky in the women's NCAA regional final basketball game in Bridgeport, Conn., Monday, April 1, 2013. Connecticut won 83-53 and advances to the Final Four. -
California's Layshia Clarendon holds up a piece of the net after her team beat Georgia in overtime in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. Cal won 65-62. -
California's Afure Jemerigbe drives past Georgia's Shacobia Barbee during the second half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. Cal won in overtime 65-62. -
California's Layshia Clarendon reacts to the end of the game after her team beat Georgia in overtime in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. Cal won 65-62. -
California's Reshanda Gray, left, celebrates with Brittany Boyd after their team beat Georgia in overtime in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. Cal won 65-62. -
California's Layshia Clarendon (23) puts up a three pointer during the second half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. California beat Georgia 65-62. -
California's Avigiel Cohen (5) holds the net as teammates Brittany Boyd, left, and Mikayla Lyles hold the trophy after the team beat Georgia in overtime in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. Cal won 65-62. -
California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, right, is embraced by Layshia Clarendon after the team beat Georgia in overtime in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. Cal won 65-62. -
Georgia's bench reacts during the final moments of their game against California in the second half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. California beat Georgia 65-62. -
California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb is hugged after her team beat Georgia in overtime in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. Cal won 65-62. -
Michigan guard Nik Stauskas reacts after making a 3-point shot against Florida during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. -
Florida Gulf Coast head coach Andy Enfield reacts during the second half of a regional semifinal game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. -
Amanda Marcum, wife of Florida Gulf Coast head coach Andy Enfield, watches during practice for a regional semifinal game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Florida Gulf Coast faces Florida on Friday. -
Georgia's Shacobia Barbee, right, drives the lane in front of California's Afure Jemerigbe during the first half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. -
California's Talia Caldwell (33) and Georgia's Tamika Willis reach for a rebound during the first half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. -
California's Gennifer Brandon (25) and Georgia's Anne Marie Armstrong tip-off their regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. -
California's Afure Jemerigbe, left, and Georgia's Tiaria Griffin dive for a loose ball during the first half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. -
California's Eliza Pierre (4) drives against Georgia's Anne Marie Armstrong during the second half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. -
Georgia's Anne Marie Armstrong, left, and Jasmine Hassell, right, strip the ball away from California's Gennifer Brandon, center, during the first half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. -
California's Layshia Clarendon, left, leads teammate Afure Jemerigbe off the court after the team beat Georgia in overtime in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. Cal won 65-62. -
California's Layshia Clarendon (23) prepares to drive Georgia's Shacobia Barbee (20) during the first half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. -
California's Reshanda Gray (21) is pressured by Georgia's Shacobia Barbee, left, and Jasmine Hassell during the first half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. -
California's Eliza Pierre, right, is fouled by Georgia's Jasmine James during the second half in a regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. -
Kentucky's DeNesha Stallworth, from left, Jennifer O'Neill, Brittany Henderson and Azia Bishop react during the final minutes of their regional final game against Connecticut in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Bridgeport, Conn., Monday, April 1, 2013. Connecticut won 83-53.
