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Monday, March 17, 2003

NCAA team capsules



By The Associated Press

A look at the 65 teams that comprise the field for the NCAA basketball championship, in alphabetical order.

Alabama

Tuscaloosa, 17-11.
Nickname: Crimson Tide.
Coach: Mark Gottfried.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 10.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 16-15, 15 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Southeastern.
Top Scorers: Maurice Williams 16.0; Erwin Dudley 14.7; Kenny Walker 11.2.
Top Rebounders: Erwin Dudley 9.5; Kenny Walker 5.6; Maurice Williams 4.6; Maurice Williams 4.0.
Top Assists: Maurice Williams 4.0; Antoine Pettaway 2.4.
3-point threats: Maurice Williams 53; Earnest Shelton 35; Antoine Pettaway 34.
Last Ten: 4-6.
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Arizona

Tucson, 25-3.
Nickname: Wildcats.
Coach: Lute Olson.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 1.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 34-20, 21 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Pac-10.
Top Scorers: Jason Gardner 14.4; Salim Stoudamire 13.2; Channing Fryre 12.5; Rick Anderson 10.4; Luke Walton 10.0.
Top Rebounders: Channing Frye 7.7; Rick Anderson 6.3; Luke Walton 5.3; Andre Iquodala 5.0; Jason Gardner 4.1.
Top Assists: Jason Gardner 4.9; Luke Walton 4.7; Andre Iquodala 2.0.
3-point threats: Salim Stoudamire 60; Jason Gardner 58; Rick Anderson 23; Luke Walton 23.
Last Ten: 9-1.
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Arizona State

Tempe, 19-11.
Nickname: Sun Devils.
Coach: Rob Evans.
Region: West
Seed: No. 10.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 11-12, 12 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1995.
Conference: Pac-10.
Top Scorers: Ike Diogu 19.1; Curtis Millage 16.1; Tommy Smith 11.2.
Top Rebounders: Ike Diogu 7.9; Tommy Smith 6.4; Donnell Knight 3.9.
Top Assists: Kyle Dodd 3.3; Tommy Smith 2.8; Jason Braxton 2.3; Curtis Millage 2.2.
3-point threats: Curtis Millage 35; Jamal Hill 27.
Last Ten: 6-4.
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Auburn

Auburn, Ala., 20-11.
Nickname: Tigers.
Coach: Cliff Ellis.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 10.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 10-7, 7 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2000.
Conference: Southeastern.
Top Scorers: Marquis Daniels 17.9; Marco Killingsworth 13.6; Derrick Bird 9.7.
Top Rebounders: Marco Killingsworth 6.4; Marquis Daniels 6.1; Kyle Davis 5.9; Brandon Robinson 4.4.
Top Assists: Marquis Daniels 3.4; Nathan Watson 3.2; Lewis Monroe 3.1.
3-point threats: Derrick Bird 50; Nathan Watson 31; Lewis Monroe 24; Troy Gaines 24.
Last Ten: 4-6.
---

Austin Peay

Clarksville, Tenn., 23-7.
Nickname: Governors.
Coach: Dave Loos.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 13.
Bid: Ohio Valley champion.
Tournament Record: 2-5, 4 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1996.
Conference: Ohio Valley.
Top Scorers: Adrian Henning 15.4; Anthony Davis 14.0; Josh Lewis 12.6.
Top Rebounders: Adrian Henning 7.1; Josh Lewis 7.0; Anthony Davis 4.7.
Top Assists: Corey Gipson 2.5; Anthony Davis 2.4; Levi Carmichael 2.0.
3-point threats: Corey Gipson 54; Rhet Wierzba 52; Anthony Davis 32.
Last Ten: 9-1.
---

BYU

Provo, Utah, 23-8.
Nickname: Cougars.
Coach: Steve Cleveland.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 12.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 11-22, 19 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.
Conference: Mountain West.
Top Scorers: Travis Hansen 16.6; Mark Bigelow 14.0; Rafael Araujo 12.2.
Top Rebounders: Rafael Araujo 9.0; Travis Hansen 4.7; Mark Bigelow 3.3.
Top Assists: Travis Hansen 2.4; Kevin Woodberry 2.4; Mark Bigelow 2.3; Terry Nasif 2.2.
3-point threats: Mark Bigelow 62; Travis Hansen 36; Kevon Woodberry 35; Ricky Bower 29.
Last Ten: 7-3.
---

Butler

Indianapolis, 25-5.
Nickname: Bulldogs.
Coach: Todd Lickliter.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 12.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 3-5, 5 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.
Conference: Horizon.
Top Scorers: Brandon Miller 12.3; Joel Cornette 11.3; Duane Lightfoot Jr. 10.9; Darnell Archey 10.4.
Top Rebounders: Joel Cornette 6.3; Mike Monserez 5.4; Duane Lightfoot Jr. 4.3
Top Assists: Brandon Miller 3.3; Mike Monserez 3.2; Joel Cornette 3.0.
3-point threats: Darnell Archey 67; Brandon Miller 55; Mike Monserez 41; Lewis Curry 34; Avery Sheets 30.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

California

Berkeley, 21-8.
Nickname: Golden Bears.
Coach: Ben Braun.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 8.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 17-12, 12 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Pac-10.
Top Scorers: Joe Shipp 20.3; Amit Tamir 15.7; Brian Wethers 14.9; Richard Midgley 9.5.
Top Rebounders: Amit Tamir 6.5; Joe Shipp 6.2; Brian Wethers 4.4.
Top Assists: Amit Tamir 3.1; Brian Wethers 3.0; Richard Midgley 2.9; Joe Shipp 2.2; A.J. Diggs 2.1.
3-point threats: Amit Tamir 59; Joe Shipp 41; Richard Midgley 39.
Last Ten: 6-4.
---

Central Michigan

Mount Pleasant, Mich., 24-6.
Nickname: Chippewas.
Coach: Jay Smith.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 11.
Bid: Mid-American champion.
Tournament Record: 2-3, 3 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1987.
Conference: Mid-American.
Top Scorers: Chris Kaman 22.7; Mike Mancial 16.5; J.R. Wallace 14.4.
Top Rebounders: Chris Kaman 12.3; Mike Mancial 4.9; Tony Bowne 3.2.
Top Assists: J.R. Wallace 3.3; Tony Bowne 3.3; T.J. Meerman 3.0.
3-point threats: J.R. Wallace 55; Whitney robinson 43; Mike Manciel 29; T.J. Meerman 29.
Last Ten: 9-1.
---

Cincinnati

Cincinnati, 17-11.
Nickname: Bearcats.
Coach: Bob Huggins.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 8.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 38-20, 21 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Conference USA.
Top Scorers: Leonard Stokes 16.0; Jason Maxiell 12.0; Field Williams 11.7.
Top Rebounders: Jason Maxiell 6.9; Leonard Stokes 4.8; Taron Barker 4.6; Kareem Johnson 4.3.
Top Assists: Taron Barker 5.0; Leonard Stokes 3.2.
3-point threats: Field Williams 82; Tony Bobbitt 40; Taron Barker 34.
Last Ten: 4-6.
---

Colorado

Boulder, 20-11.
Nickname: Buffaloes.
Coach: Ricardo Patton.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 10.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 9-11, 9 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1997.
Conference: Big 12.
Top Scorers: Michel Morandais 17.0; David Harrison 13.9; Blair Wilson 12.8; Stephane Pelle 12.2.
Top Rebounders: Stephane Pelle 9.4; David Harrison 8.4; Lamar Harris 5.5; Michel Morandais 5.3.
Top Assists: James Wright 3.8; Michel Morandais 3.4; Antoine McGee 3.0.
3-point threats: Blair Wilson 80; Michel Morandais 36.
Last Ten: 6-4.
---

Colorado State

Fort Collins, 19-13.
Nickname: Rams.
Coach: Dale Layer.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 14.
Bid: Mountain West champion.
Tournament Record: 3-8, 7 years
Last NCAA Appearance: 1990.
Conference: Mountain West.
Top Scorers: Matt Nelson 16.9; Brian Greene 13.9; Ronnie Clark 11.0; Andy Birley 10.8.
Top Rebounders: Brian Greene 6.1; Matt Nelson 5.6; Ronnie Clark 4.6.
Top Assists: Micheal Morris 3.7; Andy Birley 3.2; Briane Green 2.3.
3-point threats: Andy Birley 87, Micheal Morris 18.
Last Ten: 5-5.
---

Connecticut

Storrs, 21-9.
Nickname: Huskies.
Coach: Jim Calhoun.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 5.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 30-23, 23 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big East.
Top Scorers: Ben Gordon 19.5; Emeka Okafor 15.5; Tony Robertson 10.3.
Top Rebounders: Emeka Okafor 11.0; Marcus White 5.5; Ben Gordon 4.4.
Top Assists: Ben Gordon 5.0; Taliek Brown 4.8.
3-point threats: Ben Gordon 72; Rashad Anderson 51; Denham Brown 29; Tony Robertson 28.
Last Ten: 6-4.
---

Creighton

Omaha, Neb., 29-4.
Nickname: Bluejays.
Coach: Dana Altman.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 6.
Bid: MVC champion.
Tournament Record: 9-14, 13 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Missouri Valley.
Top Scorers: Kyle Korver 17.7; Larry House 11.1; Mike Grimes 8.2.
Top Rebounders: Kyle Korver 6.3; Brody Deren 5.2; Mike Grimes 3.9.
Top Assists: Tyler McKinney 4.1; Kyle Korver 3.0; DeAnthony Bowden 2.1.
3-point threats: Kyle Korver 124; Michael Lindeman 28; DeAnthony Bowden 26.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

Dayton

Dayton, Ohio, 24-5.
Nickname: Flyers.
Coach: Oliver Purnell.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 4.
Bid: Atlantic 10 champion.
Tournament Record: 13-13, 11 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2000.
Conference: Atlantic 10.
Top Scorers: Brooks Hall 13.1; Keith Waleskowski 12.7; Ramond Marshall 11.9; Sean Finn 10.0.
Top Rebounders: Keith Waleskowski 8.2; Brooks Hall 7.0; Sean Finn 5.3.
Top Assists: Ramond Marshall 4.9; Mark Jones 3.4; Brooks Hall 2.3.
3-point threats: Brooks Hall 75; Ramond Marshall 48; D.J. Stelly 36; Mark Jones 35.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

Duke

Durham, N.C., 24-6.
Nickname: Blue Devils.
Coach: Mike Krzyzewski.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 3.
Bid: ACC champion.
Tournament Record: 75-23, 26 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Atlantic Coast.
Top Scorers: Dahntay Jones 16.9; J.J. Redick 14.5; Daniel Ewing 12.2.
Top Rebounders: Sheldon Williams 5.7; Casey Sanders 5.3; Dahntay Jones 5.3.
Top Assists: Chris Duhon 6.7; J.J. Redick 2.0.
3-point threats: J.J. Redick 89; Dahntay Jones 39; Daniel Ewing 38; Chris Duhon 30.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

East Tennessee State

Johnson City, Tenn., 20-10.
Nickname: Buccaneers.
Coach: Ed DeChellis.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 15.
Bid: Southern champion.
Tournament Record: 2-6, 5 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1992.
Conference: Southern.
Top Scorers: Tiras Wade 16.3; Tim Smith 15.1; Zakee Wadood 14.5; Jerald Fields 12.7.
Top Rebounders: Zakee Wadood 7.9; Jerald Fields 6.5; Tiras Wade 5.6.
Top Assists: Tim Smith 3.7; Zakee Wadood 2.2.
3-point threats: Ryan Lawson 43; Tim Smith 37; Tiras Wade 24.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

Florida

Gainesville, 24-7.
Nickname: Gators.
Coach: Billy Donovan.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 2.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 15-9, 9 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Southeastern.
Top Scorers: Matt Bonner 15.7; Matt Walsh 12.7; Anthony Robertson 12.6; David Lee 10.7.
Top Rebounders: David Lee 6.9; Matt Bonner 6.0; Matt Walsh 4.8.
Top Assists: Justin Hamilton 3.7; Matt Walsh 3.1; Christian Drejer 2.5; Brett Nelson 2.1.
3-point threats: Anthony Robertson 69; Matt Bonner 60; Matt Walsh 57; Brett Nelson 43.
Last Ten: 6-4.
---

Gonzaga

Spokane, Wash., 23-8.
Nickname: Bulldogs.
Coach: Mark Few.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 9.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 7-5, 5 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: West Coast Conference.
Top Scorers: Blake Stepp 17.9; Ronny Turiaf 15.4; Cory Violette 11.5.
Top Rebounders: Cory Violette 8.1; Ronny Turiaf 6.2; Blake Stepp 3.7.
Top Assists: Blake Stepp 5.9; Winston Brooks 2.9; Kyle Bankhead 2.2.
3-point threats: Blake Stepp 93; Kyle Bankhead 55; Tony Skinner 44.
Last Ten: 7-3.
---

Holy Cross

Worcester, Mass., 26-4.
Nickname: Crusaders.
Coach: Ralph Willard.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 14.
Bid: Patriot champion.
Tournament Record: 7-10, 10 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Patriot League.
Top Scorers: Patrick Whearty 12.4; Brian Wilson 11.7; Tim Szatko 11.3; Jave Meade 10.6.
Top Rebounders: Patrick Whearty 6.7; Tim Szatko 6.4; Jave Meade 3.8.
Top Assists: Jave Meade 6.1; Greg Kinsey 1.8.
3-point threats: Brian Wilson 51; Mark Jerz 30; Kevin Hamilton 24.
Last Ten: 10-0.
---

Illinois

Champaign, 24-6.
Nickname: Fighting Illini.
Coach: Bill Self.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 4.
Bid: Big Ten champion.
Tournament Record: 29-23, 22 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big Ten.
Top Scorers: Brian Cook 20.3; Dee Brown 12.1; Roger Powell 8.9; Luther Head 8.7.
Top Rebounders: Brian Cook 7.2; James Augustine 5.4; Dee Brown 3.7.
Top Assists: Dee Brown 4.9; Deron Williams 4.7; Sean Harrington 2.1; Brian Cook 2.1.
3-point threats: Sean Harrington 62; Dee Brown 50; Luther Head 26; Brian Cook 26; Deron Williams 24.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

Indiana

Bloomington, 20-12.
Nickname: Hoosiers.
Coach: Mike Davis.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 7.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 57-26, 31 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big Ten.
Top Scorers: Bracey Wright 16.4; Jeff Newton 15.0; Tom Coverdale 11.8.
Top Rebounders: Jeffrey Newton 8.5; George Leach 5.7; Bracey Wright 4.9; A.J. Moye 4.0.
Top Assists: Tom Coverdale 4.3; Bracey Wright 2.1; Jeff Newton 2.1.
3-point threat: Tom Coverdale 70; Bracey Wright 63; Kyle Hornsby 51; Marshall Strickland 32.
Last Ten: 6-4.
---

Indiana-Purdue-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, 20-13.
Nickname: Jaguars.
Coach: Ron Hunter.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 16.
Bid: Mid-Continent champion.
Tournament Record: First year.
Last NCAA Appearance: First year.
Conference: Mid-Continent.
Top Scorers: Odell Bradley 14.7; Josh Murray 12.7; Josh Mullins 12.3; Chris Sanders 11.5.
Top Rebounders: Josh Murray 7.9; Odell Bradley 4.8; Josh Mullins 3.9.
Top Assists: Matt Crenshaw 4.3; Josh Mullins 2.6; Marcus May 2.1.
3-point threats: Josh Mullins 75; Chris Sanders 51; Odell Bradley 27.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

Kansas

Lawrence, 25-7.
Nickname: Jayhawks.
Coach: Roy Williams.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 2.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 65-31, 31 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big 12.
Top Scorers: Nick Collison 18.4; Kirk Hinrich 17.6; Keith Langford 15.4; Wayne Simien 14.8.
Top Rebounders: Nick Collison 9.3; Wayne Simien 8.2; Jeff Graves 5.5; Keith Langford 4.9.
Top Assists: Aaron Miles 6.5; Kirk Hinrich 3.6; Keith Langford 2.1.
3-point threats: Kirk Hinrich 72; Keith Langford 22; Aaron Miles 19.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

Kentucky

Lexington, 29-3.
Nickname: Wildcats.
Coach: Tubby Smith.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 1.
Bid: SEC champion.
Tournament Record: 91-39, 44 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Southeastern.
Top Scorers: Keith Bogans 15.8; Gerald Fitch 12.5; Marquis Estill 10.8; Erik Daniels 10.1.
Top Rebounders: Chuck Hayes 6.7; Marquis Estill 5.7; Erik Daniels 5.1.
Top Assists: Cliff Hawkins 3.8; Keith Bogans 3.0; Chuck Hayes 2.5; Erik Daniels 2.3; Gerald Fitch 2.3.
3-point threats: Keith Bogans 72; Gerald Fitch 55.
Last Ten: 10-0.
---

LSU

Baton Rouge, La., 21-10.
Nickname: Tigers.
Coach: John Brady.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 8.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 19-19, 16 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2000.
Conference: Southeastern.
Top Scorers: Ronald Dupree 16.0; Jaime Lloreda 12.0; Torris Bright 11.2; Collis Temple 11.0.
Top Rebounders: Jaime Lloreda 7.8; Ronald Dupree 7.8; Shawnson Johnson 7.0.
Top Assists: Torris Bright 4.8; Ronald Dupree 2.5.
3-point threats: Torris Bright 60; Collis Temple 55; Darrel Mitchell 41.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

Louisville

Louisville, Ky., 24-6.
Nickname: Cardinals.
Coach: Rick Pitino.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 4.
Bid: Conference USA champion.
Tournament Record: 48-31, 29 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2000.
Conference: Conference USA.
Top Scorers: Reece Gaines 17.7; Marvin Stone 11.2; Francisco Garcia 10.7.
Top Rebounders: Ellis Myles 7.8; Marvin Stone 7.3; Luke Whitehead 5.2.
Top Assists: Reece Gaines 5.0; Francisco Garcia 2.0.
3-point threats: Reece Gaines 65; Taguan Dean 59; Francisco Garcia 55; Erik Brown 28.
Last Ten: 6-4.
---

Manhattan

Riverdale, N.Y., 23-6.
Nickname: Jaspers.
Coach: Bobby Gonzalez.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 14.
Bid: MAAC champion.
Tournament Record: 2-5, 4 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1995.
Conference: Metro Atlantic.
Top Scorers: Luis Flores 24.8; Dave Holmes 12.7; Jared Johnson 12.2.
Top Rebounders: Dave Holmes 7.4; Jared Johnson 6.1; Luis Flores 5.7.
Top Assists: Kenny Minor 2.9; Luis Flores 2.8; Jason Wingate 2.4.
3-point threats: Luis Flores 53; Mike Konovelchick 51.
Last Ten: 7-3.
---

Marquette

Milwaukee, 23-5.
Nickname: Golden Eagles.
Coach: Tom Crean.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 3.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 28-23, 22 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: At large.
Top Scorers: Dwyane Wade 21.5; Robert Jackson 15.8; Travis Diener 11.5; Scott Merritt 9.9.
Top Rebounders: Robert Jackson 7.4; Scott Merritt 6.8; Dwyane Wade 6.3.
Top Assists: Travis Diener 5.7; Dwyane Wade 4.1; Todd Townsend 2.0.
3-point threats: Travis Diener 57; Steve Novak 41; Todd Townsend 35.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

Maryland

College Park, 19-9.
Nickname: Terrapins.
Coach: Gary Williams.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 6.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 32-18, 19 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Atlantic Coast.
Top Scorers: Drew Nichols 17.7; Ryan Randle 12.7; Steve Blake 11.9.
Top Rebounders: Ryan Randle 7.1; Tahj Holden 4.2; Jamar Smith 4.0; Nick Drew Nichols 3.8.
Top Assists: Steve Blake 7.2; Drew Nicholas 2.7.
3-point threats: Drew Nicholas 65; Steve Blake 60.
Last Ten: 5-5.
---

Memphis

Memphis, Tenn., 23-6.
Nickname: Tigers.
Coach: John Calipari.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 7.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 18-16, 16 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1996.
Conference: Conference USA.
Top Scorers: Chris Massie 16.5; John Grice 11.7; Rodney Carney 9.9; Jeremy Hunt 9.7.
Top Rebounders: Chris Massie 10.7; John Grice 6.4; Earl Barron 5.4; Rodney Carney 4.8.
Top Assists: Antonio Burks 5.6; Jeremy Hunt 2.5; Anthony Rice 2.4.
3-point threats: John Grice 59; Anthony Rice 54; Rodney Carney 45.
Last Ten: 9-1.
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Michigan State

East Lansing, 19-12.
Nickname: Spartans.
Coach: Tom Izzo.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 7.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 33-15, 16 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big Ten.
Top Scorers: Chris Hill 14.0; Alan Anderson 9.7; Kelvin Torbert 9.2.
Top Rebounders: Aloysius Anagonye 5.4; Paul Davis 4.6; Kelvin Torbert 3.9.
Top Assists: Chris Hill 3.7; Alan Anderson 3.1.
3-point threats: Chris Hill 84; Maurice Ager 22.
Last Ten: 6-4.
---

Mississippi State

Mississippi State, 21-9.
Nickname: Bulldogs.
Coach: Rick Stansbury.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 5.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 8-5, 5 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Southeastern.
Top Scorers: Mario Austin 15.7; Timmy Bowers 14.9; Michal Ignerski 9.6; Derrick Zimmerman 9.0.
Top Rebounders: Mario Austin 7.7; Ontario Harper 5.0; Michal Ignerski 4.8; Derrick Zimmerman 4.2; Brandon Vincent 4.2.
Top Assists: Derrick Zimmerman 5.6; Timmy Bowers 3.1.
3-point threats: Timmy Bowers 68; Winsome Frazier 27; Michal Ignerski 27.
Last Ten: 6-4.
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Missouri

Columbia, 21-10.
Nickname: Tigers.
Coach: Quin Snyder.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 6.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 17-20, 20 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big 12 Conference.
Top Scorers: Rickey Paulding 17.0; Arthur Johnson 15.3; Ricky Clemons 15.2; Travon Bryant 9.2.
Top Rebounders: Arthur Johnson 9.2; Travon Bryant 6.1; Rickey Paulding 5.5; Jimmy McKinney 4.0.
Top Assists: Ricky Clemons 3.8; Jimmy McKinney 3.5; Rickey Paulding 2.2.
3-point threats: Ricky Clemons 86; Rickey Paulding 65; Jimmy McKinney 38.
Last Ten: 6-4.
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North Carolina State

Raleigh, 18-12.
Nickname: Wolfpack.
Coach: Herb Sendek.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 9.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 28-17, 18 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Atlantic Coast.
Top Scorers: Julius Hodge 17.8; Marcus Melvin 12.8; Josh Powell 11.8; Scooter Sherrill 10.3.
Top Rebounders: Julius Hodge 6.0; Marcus Melvin 5.8; Josh Powell 5.0; Clifford Crawford 4.5.
Top Assists: Clifford Crawford 4.2; Julius Hodge 3.6.
3-point threats: Scooter Sherrill 65; Marcus Melvin 60; Julius Hodge 41; Levi Watkins 30.
Last Ten: 5-5.
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North Carolina-Asheville

Asheville, 14-16.
Nickname: Bulldogs.
Coach: Eddie Biedenbach.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 16.
Bid: Big South champion.
Tournament Record: First year.
Last NCAA Appearance: First year.
Conference: Big South.
Top Scorers: Andre Smith 15.4; Ben McGonagil 14.2; Alex Kragel 11.0; Bryan McCullough 10.1.
Top Rebounders: Ben McGonagil 7.5; Joseph Barber 5.0; Andre Smith 4.1.
Top Assists: Andre Smith 3.7; Bryan McCullough 2.2.
3-point threats: Alex Kragel 59; Bryan McCullough 46; Andre Smith 41.
Last Ten: 5-5.
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North Carolina-Wilmington

Wilmington, 24-6.
Nickname: Seahawks.
Coach: Brad Brownell.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 11.
Bid: Colonial champion.
Tournament Record: 1-2, 2 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Colonial Athletic.
Top Scorers: Brett Blizzard 21.3; Craig Callahan 16.6; Tim Burnette 11.0.
Top Rebounders: Craig Callahan 7.1; Anthony Terrell 4.8; Brett Blizzard 4.3.
Top Assists: Brett Blizzard 3.6; John Goldsberry 3.5; Tim Burnette 2.4.
3-point threats: Brett Blizzard 105; Craig Callahan 33; Tim Burnette 30.
Last Ten: 9-1.
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Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Ind., 22-9.
Nickname: Fighting Irish.
Coach: Mike Brey.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 5.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 27-30, 26 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big East.
Top Scorers: Matt Carroll 20.6; Chris Thomas 18.5; Danny Miller 13.8; Torin Francis 10.5.
Top Rebounders: Torin Francis 7.9; Danny Miller 5.7; Matt Carroll 5.2; Jordan Cornette 4.1.
Top Assists: Chris Thomas 7.2; Danny Miller 2.5.
3-point threats: Matt Carroll 93; Chris Thomas 73; Danny Miller 51.
Last Ten: 4-6.
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Oklahoma

Norman, 24-6.
Nickname: Sooners.
Coach: Kelvin Sampson.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 1.
Bid: Big 12 champion.
Tournament Record: 27-21, 21 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big 12.
Top Scorers: Hollis Price 19.7; Ebi Ere 13.3; Kevin Bookout 9.4.
Top Rebounders: Kevin Bookout 6.2; Jabahri Brown 5.3; Johnnie Gilbert 4.9; Ebi Ere 4.6.
Top Assists: Quannas White 4.1; Hollis Price 2.8; Ebi Ere 2.0.
3-point threats: Hollis Price 88; Quannas White 47; Ebi Ere 43.
Last Ten: 8-2.
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Oklahoma State

Stillwater, 21-9.
Nickname: Cowboys.
Coach: Eddie Sutton.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 6.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 30-18, 19 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big 12.
Top Scorers: Victor Williams 15.2; Tony Allen 14.5; Melvin Sanders 13.4; Ivan McFarlin 10.5.
Top Rebounders: Ivan McFarlin 7.6; Andre Williams 5.7; Tony Allen 5.5; Melvin Sanders 4.9.
Top Assists: Cheyne Gadson 3.2; Victor Williams 3.1; Tony Allen 2.7.
3-point threats: Melvin Sanders 53; Victor Williams 51; Tony Allen 28.
Last Ten: 3-7.
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Oregon

Eugene, 23-9.
Nickname: Ducks.
Coach: Ernie Kent.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 8.
Bid: Pac-10 champion.
Tournament Record: 9-6, 7 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Pac-10.
Top Scorers: Luke Ridnour 19.9; Luke Jackson 16.1; James Davis 10.7.
Top Rebounders: Luke Jackson 6.9; Robert Johnson 6.5;
Top Assists: Luke Ridnour 6.7; Luke Jackson 3.7; James Davis 2.3.
3-point threats: James Davis 89; Luke Ridnour 81; Andre Joseph 47; Luke Jackson 35.
Last Ten: 7-3.
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Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, 22-5.
Nickname: Quakers.
Coach: Fran Dunphy.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 11.
Bid: Ivy champion.
Tournament Record: 13-21, 19 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Ivy League.
Top Scorers: Ugonna Onyekwe 16.0; Jeff Schiffner 11.7; Koko Archibong 10.9; Andy Toole 10.5.
Top Rebounders: Ugonna Onyekwe 6.7; Tim Begley 4.7; Koko Archibong 4.7.
Top Assists: Tim Begley 2.9; Andy Toole 2.8; David Klatsky 2.7; Jeff Schiffner 2.0; Ugonna Onyekwe 2.0.
3-point threats: Jeff Schiffner 73; Tim Begley 43; Andy Toole 42; Koko Archibong 32; David Klatsky 31.
Last Ten: 10-0.
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Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, 26-4.
Nickname: Panthers.
Coach: Ben Howland.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 2.
Bid: Big East champion.
Tournament Record: 10-15, 14 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big East.
Top Scorers: Julius Page 12.3; Chevon Troutman 11.0; Brandin Knight 10.9; Donatas Zavackas 10.4; Jaron Brown 10.3.
Top Rebounders: Chevon Troutman 5.2; Jaron Brown 5.0; Ontario Lett 4.9; Donatas Zavackas 4.5.
Top Assists: Brandin Knight 6.3; Carl Krauser 3.0; Julius Page 2.1; Donatas Zavackas 2.0; Jaron Brown 2.0.
3-point threats: Brandin Knight 52; Julius Page 51; Donatas Zavackas 47.
Last Ten: 9-1.
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Purdue

West Lafayette, La., 18-10.
Nickname: Boilermakers.
Coach: Gene Keady.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 9.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 26-19, 19 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2000.
Conference: Big Ten.
Top Scorers: Willie Deane 18.2; Kenneth Love 11.6; Chris Booker 9.6.
Top Rebounders: Chris Booker 5.8; Willie Deane 5.1.
Top Assists: Brandon McKnight 2.4; Willie Deane 2.2; Kenneth Love 2.0.
3-point threats: Willie Deane 45; David Teague 34; Darmetreis Kilgore 24; Kenneth Love 22.
Last Ten: 4-6.
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Saint Joseph's

Philadelphia, 23-6.
Nickname: Owls.
Coach: Phil Martelli.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 7.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 15-20, 16 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.
Conference: Atlantic 10.
Top Scorers: Jameer Nelson 19.3; Delonte West 17.6; Pat Carroll 11.9.
Top Rebounders: Dwayne Jones 6.3; Jameer Nelson 5.0; Delonte West 4.4.
Top Assists: Jameer Nelson 4.9; Delonte West 3.2.
3-point threats: Pat Carroll 76; Jameer Nelson 61; Delonte West 53; Tyrone Barley 24.
Last Ten: 7-3.
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Sam Houston State

Huntsville, Texas, 23-6.
Nickname: Bearkats.
Coach: Bob Marlin.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 15.
Bid: Southland champion.
Tournament Record: First year.
Last NCAA Appearance: First year.
Conference: Southland.
Top Scorers: Donald Cole 17.6; Felton Freeman 10.1; Robert Shannon 10.0.
Top Rebounders: Donald Cole 8.2; Eddy Fobbs 5.2; Jay Oliphant 4.8.
Top Assists: Robert Shannon 5.9; Marcus Ebow 2.0.
3-point threats: Robert Shannon 51; Felton Freeman 41; Donald Cole 31; Jason Stephenson 26.
Last Ten: 9-1.
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San Diego

San Diego, 18-11.
Nickname: Toreros.
Coach: Brad Holland.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 13.
Bid: WCC champion.
Tournament Record: 0-2, 2 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1987.
Conference: West Coast.
Top Scorers: Jason Keep 18.2; Jason Blair 16.8; Roy Morris 12.4.
Top Rebounders: Jason Keep 9.1; Jason Blair 7.4; Corey Belser 4.5.
Top Assists: Matt Delzell 3.5; Roy Morris 3.3; Michael McGrain 2.7;
3-point threats: Roy Morris 49; Matt Delzell 45; Jason Blair 39.
Last Ten: 8-2.
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South Carolina State

Orangeburg, 20-10.
Nickname: Bulldogs.
Coach: Cy Alexander.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 16.
Bid: MEAC champion.
Tournament Record: 0-4, 4 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2000.
Conference: Mid-Eastern.
Top Scorers: Thurman Zimmerman 16.2; Moses Malone Jr. 16.1; Dustin Braddick 12.9.
Top Rebounders: Thurman Zimmerman 7.7; Dustin Braddick 5.7; Charles Gilmore 4.5.
Top Assists: Demeco Heath 2.0; Thurman Zimmerman 1.9.
3-point threats: Moses Malone Jr. 68; Thurman Zimmerman 29.
Last Ten: 7-3.
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Southern Illinois

Carbondale, 24-6.
Nickname: Salukis.
Coach: Bruce Weber.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 11.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 3-5, 5 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Missouri Valley.
Top Scorers: Kent Williams 15.3; Jermaine Dearman 14.5; Darren Brooks 12.9; Stetson Hairston 10.8.
Top Rebounders: Jermaine Dearman 6.5; Darren Brooks 5.5; Stetson Hairston 4.2; Sylvester Willis 4.2.
Top Assists: Darren Brooks 3.2; Kent Williams 3.0; Stetson Hairston 2.8.
3-point threats: Kent Williams 70; Darren Brooks 33; Stetson Hairston 31.
Last Ten: 8-2.
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Stanford

Stanford, Calif., 23-8.
Nickname: Cardinal.
Coach: Mike Montgomery.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 4.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 17-10, 11 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Pac-10.
Top Scorers: Julies Barnes 15.7; Josh Childress 14.2; Matt Lottich 11.2; Justin Davis 10.4.
Top Rebounders: Josh Childress 8.2; Justin Davis 8.0; Rob Little 5.7; Nick Robinson 4.2.
Top Assists: Julius Barnes 3.8; Chris Hernandez 2.5; Matt Lottich 3.1; Josh Childress 2.1.
3-point threat: Matt Lottich 74; Julius Barnes 71; Josh Childress 45.
Last Ten: 7-3.
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Syracuse

Syracuse, N.Y., 24-5.
Nickname: Orangemen.
Coach: Jim Boeheim.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 3.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 40-28, 27 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.
Conference: Big East.
Top Scorers: Carmelo Anthony 22.7; Hakim Warrick 15.3; Gerry McNamara 13.3; Kueth Duany 11.8.
Top Rebounders: Carmelo Anthony 10.0; Hakim Warrick 9.1; Jeremy McNeil 4.1.
Top Assists: Gerry McNamara 4.6; Billy Edelin 2.5; Kueth Duany 2.3; Carmelo Anthony 2.1.
3-point threats: Gerry McNamara 67; Carmelo Anthony 46; Kueth Duany 37.
Last Ten: 8-2.
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Texas

Austin, 22-6.
Nickname: Longhorns.
Coach: Rick Barnes.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 1.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 19-23, 20 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big 12.
Top Scorers: T.J. Ford 15.1; Brandon Mouton 14.2; James Thomas 11.1.
Top Rebounders: James Thomas 11.2; Brad Buckman 5.5; Brandon Mouton 4.4.
Top Assists: T.J. Ford 7.2; Brandon Mouton 1.8.
3-point threats: Brandon Mouton 46; Sydmill Harris 41; Brian Boddicker 39.
Last Ten: 8-2.
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Texas Southern

Houston, 18-12.
Nickname: Tigers.
Coach: Ronnie Courtney.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 16.
Bid: SWAC champion.
Tournament Record: 0-3, 3 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1995.
Conference: Southwestern Athletic.
Top Scorers: Ra'Kim Hollis 18.5; Allen Lovett 16.7; Lionel Willis 10.7.
Top Rebounders: Allen Lovett 6.8; Ra'Kim Hollis 5.9; Lionel Willis 5.2; Jerome Bell 4.2.
Top Assists: Ra'Kim Hollis 3.8; Marquel Timmons 3.3; Allen Lovett 2.1.
3-point threats: Ra'Kim Hollis 86; Marquel Timmons 35.
Last Ten: 5-5.
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Troy State

Troy, Ala., 26-5.
Nickname: Trojans.
Coach: Don Maestri.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 14.
Bid: Atlantic Sun champion.
Tournament Record: First year.
Last NCAA Appearance: First year.
Conference: Atlantic Sun.
Top Scorers: Ben Fletcher 14.2; Rob Lewin 12.3; Greg Davis 10.7.
Top Rebounders: Rob Lewin 8.0; Marcus Milhouse 6.1; Lacedrick Pettway 3.9.
Top Assists: Greg Davis 4.8; Herbert Evans 3.2.
3-point threats: Ben Fletcher 91; Greg Davis 42; Kendrick Johnson 40; Lacedrick Pettway 36; Herbert Evans 30.
Last Ten: 9-1.
---

Tulsa

Tulsa, Okla., 22-9.
Nickname: Hurricanes.
Coach: John Phillips.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 13.
Bid: WAC champion.
Tournament Record: 10-12, 12 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2000.
Conference: Western Athletic.
Top Scorers: Dante Swanson 15.1; Jason Parker 15.1; Kevin Johnson 14.9.
Top Rebounders: Kevin Johnson 7.1; Charlie Davis 7.0; Jarius Glen 5.3; Dante Swanson 4.4.
Top Assists: Jason Parker 4.0; Antonio Reed 3.9; Dante Swanson 2.9.
3-point threats: Dante Swanson 86; Jason Parker 47.
Last Ten: 9-1.
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Utah

Salt Lake City, 24-7.
Nickname: Utes.
Coach: Rick Majerus.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 9.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 32-26, 23 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Mountain West.
Top Scorers: Tim Frost 13.1; Nick Jacobson 12.9; Britton Johnsen 11.6.
Top Rebounders: Britton Johnsen 6.7; Tim Frost 4.8.
Top Assists: Tim Drisdom 3.1; Marc Jackson 2.8; Britton Johnsen 2.0; Trace Caton 2.0.
3-point threats: Nick Jacobson 73; Trace Caton 29; Tim Frost 27; Marc Jackson 27; Tim Drisdom 25.
Last Ten: 7-3.
---

Utah State

Logan, 24-8.
Nickname: Aggies.
Coach: Stew Morrill.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 15.
Bid: Big West champion.
Tournament Record: 6-16, 14 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.
Conference: Big West.
Top Scorers: Desmond Penigar 15.4; Spencer Nelson 10.2; Cardell Butler 8.8; Mark Brown 8.7.
Top Rebounders: Spencer Nelson 7.3; Desmond Penigar 6.5; Toraino Johnson 3.6.
Top Assists: Mark Brown 4.6; Toraino Johnson 2.0.
3-point threats: Ronnie Ross 36; Mark Brown 28; Desmond Penigar 27.
Last Ten: 7-3.
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Vermont

Burlington, 21-11.
Nickname: Catamounts.
Coach: Tom Brennan.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 16.
Bid: American East champion.
Tournent Record: First year.
Last NCAA Appearance: First year.
Conference: American East.
Top Scorers: Taylor Coppenrath 19.5; Matt Sheftic 10.8; Grant Anderson 7.8.
Top Rebounders: Grant Anderson 7.2; Matt Sheftic 6.4; Taylor Coppenrath 6.1; Scotty Jones 5.1.
Top Assists: Grant Anderson 3.4; David Hehn 2.8.
3-point threats: Mike Goia 46; Taylor Coppenrath 36; Corry Sullivan 32; David Hehn 31.
Last Ten: 8-2.
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Wagner

Staten Island, N.Y., 21-10.
Nickname: Seahawks.
Coach: Derrick Whittenburg.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 15.
Bid: Northeast champion.
Tournament Record: First year.
Last NCAA Appearance: First year.
Conference: Northeast.
Top Scorers: Jermaine Hall 21.6; Dedrick Dye 12.4; Nigel Wyatte 11.5; Courtney Pritchard 10.3.
Top Rebounders: Nigel Wyatte 8.6; Jermaine Hall 7.2; Sean Munson 4.7.
Top Assists: Courtney Pritchard 5.0; Teoine Carroll 2.6; Dedrick Dye 2.3.
3-point threats: Dedrick Dye 91; Teoine Carroll 46; Courtney Pritchard 37.
Last Ten: 8-2.
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Wake Forest

Winston-Salem, N.C., 24-5.
Nickname: Demon Deacons.
Coach: Skip Prosser.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 2.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 23-17, 17 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Atlantic Coast.
Top Scorers: Josh Howard 20.0; Vytas Danelius 13.0; Justin Gray 12.1; Taron Downey 10.0.
Top Rebounders: Josh Howard 8.1; Vytas Danelius 7.6; Jamaal Levy 6.8; Eric Williams 4.1.
Top Assists: Taron Downey 4.4; Justin Gray 3.4; Jamaal Levy 2.0; Josh Howard 2.0.
3-point threats: Josh Howard 53; Taron Downey 42; Justin Gray 29.
Last Ten: 8-2.
---

Weber State

Ogden, Utah, 26-5.
Nickname: Wildcats.
Coach: Joe Cravens.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 12.
Bid: Big Sky champion.
Tournament Record: 6-13, 12 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1999.
Conference: Big Sky.
Top Scorers: Jermaine Boyette 20.3; Slobodon Ocokoljic 14.9; John Hamilton 11.0; Nic Sparrow 10.0.
Top Rebounders: Slobodon Ocokoljic 8.1; Nic Sparrow 4.6; Brad Barton 4.0.
Top Assists: Brad Barton 3.6; Jermaine Boyette 3.4.
3-point threats: John Hamilton 64; Nic Sparrow 38; Jermaine Boyette 30.
Last Ten: 10-0.
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Western Kentucky

Bowling Green, Ky., 24-8.
Nickname: Hilltoppers.
Coach: Dennis Felton.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 13.
Bid: Sun Belt champion.
Tournament Record: 15-19, 18 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Sun Belt.
Top Scorers: Patrick Sparks 13.6; David Boyden 12.6; Mike Wells 10.9; Nate Williams 9.9.
Top Rebounders: David Boyden 5.3; Nate Williams 5.2; Filip Videnov 4.9.
Top Assists: Patrick Sparks 5.9; Mike Wells 1.7.
3-point threats: Patrick Sparks 83; Filip Videnov 54; Mike Wells 49; Anthony Winchester 28.
Last Ten: 10-0.
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Wisconsin

Madison, 22-7.
Nickname: Badgers.
Coach: Bo Ryan.
Region: Midwest.
Seed: No. 5.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 10-7, 8 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Big Ten.
Top Scorers: Kirk Penney 16.3; Devin Harris 12.6; Alando Tucker 12.4; Freddie Owens 10.8.
Top Rebounders: Michael Wilkinson 6.8; Kirk Penney 5.9; Alando Tucker 5.8; Devin Harris 4.7.
Top Assists: Kirk Penney 3.0; Devin Harris 2.0; Boo Wade 2.0.
3-point threats: Kirk Penney 54; Devin Harris 48; Freddie Owens 24.
Last Ten: 7-3.
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Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, 24-7.
Nickname: Panthers.
Coach: Bruce Pearl.
Region: West.
Seed: No. 12.
Bid: Horizon champion.
Tournament Record: First year.
Last NCAA Appearance: First year.
Conference: Horizon League.
Top Scorers: Clay Tucker 18.3; Dylan Page 17.7; Ronnie Jones 10.6; Jason Frederick 10.4.
Top Rebounders: Dylan Page 6.5; Clay Tucker 5.0; Nate Mielke 5.0; Justin Lettenberger 4.3.
Top Assists: Clay Tucker 4.1; Ronnie Jones 3.0; Jason Frederick 2.4.
3-point threats: Jason Frederick 71; Clay Tucker 52; Ronnie Jones 51; Dan Weisse 27.
Last Ten: 8-2.
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Xavier

Cincinnati, 25-5.
Nickname: Musketeers.
Coach: Thad Matta.
Region: South.
Seed: No. 3.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 7-14, 14 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.
Conference: Atlantic 10.
Top Scorers: David West 20.3; Romain Sato 18.1; Lionel Chalmers 11.6; Anthony Myles 10.4.
Top Rebounders: David West 12.0; Romain Sato 7.1; Anthony Myles 6.8.
Top Assists: Dedrick Finn 4.3; Lionel Chalmers 4.0; David West 3.3; Romain Sato 2.1.
3-point threats: Romain Sato 80; Dedrick Finn 51; Lionel Chalmers 41.
Last Ten: 9-1.




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