2011 NCAA Tournament: Down to the Final Four

DeAndre Liggins celebrates after a play — Getty Images/Nick Laham

DeAndre Liggins (34) of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after a play against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half at Prudential Center on March 27, 2011, in Newark, N.J. Liggins scored 12 points as Kentucky won 76-69.

Kentucky vs. North Carolina

Kentucky's Terrence Jones knocks the ball away from North Carolina's Tyler Zeller — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Kentucky's Terrence Jones (3) knocks the ball away from North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (44) during the second half, Sunday, March 27, 2011, in Newark, N.J.

Kentucky vs. North Carolina

Brandon Knight dives for the ball — Getty Images/Nick Laham

Brandon Knight (12) of the Kentucky Wildcats dives for the ball against Leslie McDonald (2) of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half at Prudential Center on March 27, 2011, in Newark, N.J.

Kentucky vs. North Carolina

Kentucky's Josh Harrellson (55) tips the ball in a Kentucky's Doron Lamb, center, and North Carolina's John Henson (31) look on during the first half, Sunday, March 27, 2011, in Newark, N.J.

VCU vs. Kansas

Virginia Commonwealth's team raises the Southwest regional trophy after beating Kansas, Sunday, March 27, 2011, in San Antonio. VCU won 71-61. VCU (28-11) is the third 11th seed to ever crack the Final Four.

VCU vs. Kansas

From left to right, Kansas players Thomas Robinson, Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris react in the final moments against Virginia Commonwealth at the Southwest regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament on Sunday, March 27, 2011, in San Antonio. VCU won 71-61.

VCU vs. Kansas

Virginia Commonwealth's Jamie Skeen, right, shoots over Kansas' Thomas Robinson during the first half on Sunday, March 27, 2011, in San Antonio. Skeen scored 26 points as the Rams delivered the biggest upset of the NCAA tournament, shocking the Jayhawks 71-61.

VCU vs. Kansas

Kansas' Marcus Morris dunks against Virginia Commonwealth during the first half at the Southwest regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament on Sunday, March 27, 2011, in San Antonio.

Arizona vs. Connecticut

Kemba Walker (15) of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after a play with teammate Donnell Beverly (2) during the west regional final of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament, Saturday, March 26, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. Connecticut won 65-63.

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Arizona vs. Connecticut

Arizona's Derrick Williams dunks during the second half against UConn, Saturday, March 26, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Arizona vs. Connecticut

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier goes up for a shot during the first half against Arizona, Saturday, March 26, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Arizona vs. Connecticut

Jesse Perry celebrates — Getty Images/Photo by Harry How

Jesse Perry (33) of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates after scoring against the Connecticut Huskies at the Honda Center on March 26, 2011 in Anaheim, California.

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Arizona vs. Connecticut

Connecticut's Kemba Walker reacts after a three-pointer during the first half of the NCAA West regional college basketball championship game, Saturday, March 26, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Butler vs. Florida

Butler's Shelvin Mack cuts down the net after the NCAA Southeast regional college basketball championship game against Florida Saturday, March 26, 2011, in New Orleans. Mack scored 27 points, including five in overtime, and Butler returned to the Final Four with a 74-71 victory over Florida.

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Butler vs. Florida

Butler's Chrishawn Hopkins reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half of the NCAA Southeast regional college basketball championship game against Florida Saturday, March 26, 2011, in New Orleans. Butler won 74-71.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Butler vs. Florida

Florida's Erving Walker on Butler's Matt Howard — AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Florida's Erving Walker lands on Butler's Matt Howard as they go after a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Southeast regional college basketball championship game Saturday, March 26, 2011, in New Orleans.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Butler vs. Florida

Butler's Shelvin Mack shoots past Florida's Chandler Parsons — AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Butler's Shelvin Mack (1) shoots past Florida's Chandler Parsons (25) and Florida's Patric Young during the first half of the NCAA Southeast regional college basketball championship game Saturday, March 26, 2011, in New Orleans. Macklin had a career-high 25 points for second-seeded Florida.

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Butler vs. Florida

Alex Tyus (23) of the Florida Gators shoots against the Butler Bulldogs in the first half during the Southeast regional final of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at New Orleans Arena on March 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Ohio State vs. Kentucky

Kentucky's Brandon Knight (12) reacts after making the game winning shot against Ohio State in the NCAA tournament Friday, March 25, 2011, in Newark, N.J. Kentucky won the game 62-60. The Kentucky freshman guard knocked down his second winner of the postseason, a 15-footer with 5 seconds left to lift the Wildcats to a 62-60 victory.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Ohio State vs. Kentucky

Ohio State's Aaron Craft (4), Kentucky's DeAndre Liggins (34), Kentucky's Josh Harrellson (55) fight for control of the ball during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2011, in Newark, N.J. Harrellson scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Ohio State vs. Kentucky

Ohio State's Jared Sullinger (0) dunks the ball on Kentucky's Terrence Jones during the first half on Friday, March 25, 2011, in Newark, N.J. Sullinger had 21 points and 16 rebounds, making him the only Buckeye with a 20-15 tournament game in the last 15 years.

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Ohio State vs. Kentucky

Kentucky's Brandon Knight (12) fights for control of the ball with Ohio State's David Lighty (23) during the second half, Friday, March 25, 2011, in Newark, N.J.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

VCU vs. Florida St

Virginia Commonwealth's Brandon Rozzell reacts after beating Florida State 72-71 in overtime, Saturday, March 26, 2011, in San Antonio. VCU will play Kansas in the Elite Eight. VCU has never played a top-seed in the NCAA tournament.

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VCU vs. Florida St

Virginia Commonwealth's Bradford Burgess makes the winning shot as Florida State's Deividas Dulkys defends with 7.1 seconds left in overtime, Friday, March 25, 2011, in San Antonio. VCU won 72-71.

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VCU vs. Florida St

Florida State's Chris Singleton dunks against the Virginia Commonwealth during the second half, Friday, March 25, 2011, in San Antonio.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

VCU vs. Florida St

Virginia Commonwealth's Rob Brandenberg is blocked by Florida State's Chris Singleton during the second half, Friday, March 25, 2011, in San Antonio.

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Richmond vs. Kansas

Thomas Robinson of the Kansas Jayhawks smiles after a play against the Richmond Spiders at the Alamodome on March 25, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. Robinson had 12 points and 14 rebounds as Kansas won 77-57.

Richmond vs. Kansas

Kansas' Brady Morningstar shoots against Richmond during the first half on Friday, March 25, 2011, in San Antonio. Morningstar scored 18 points and the Jayhawks knocked off 12th-seeded Richmond 77-57.

Richmond vs. Kansas

Kansas' Marcus Morris blocks a shot against Richmond on Friday, March 25, 2011, in San Antonio. Morris scored 13 for Kansas.

Richmond vs. Kansas

Richmond's Cedrick Lindsay passes the ball against Kansas during the first half, Friday, March 25, 2011, in San Antonio. The Spiders passed up open shots, bounced balls into the Kansas bench and found themselves down 31-9 with more than six minutes still left in the first half.

Marquette vs. North Carolina

North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (44) protects the ball from Marquette's Joseph Fulce (21) during the first half on Friday, March 25, 2011, in Newark, N.J. Zeller had 27 points and 15 rebounds, and North Carolina left no doubt that it's back, with a 81-63 dismantling of Marquette.

Marquette vs. North Carolina

Marquette's Joseph Fulce, left, Dwight Buycks, center, and Darius Johnson-Odom, right, look on during the second half, Friday, March 25, 2011, in Newark, N.J. North Carolina held Marquette to 15 first-half points while opening a 25-point lead in a 81-63 victory.

Marquette vs. North Carolina

Marquette's Darius Johnson-Odom (1) drives past North Carolina's Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half on Friday, March 25, 2011, in Newark, N.J.

Marquette vs. North Carolina

North Carolina's John Henson (31) drives past Marquette's Chris Otule during the first half on Friday, March 25, 2011, in Newark, N.J. Henson had 14 points and 12 rebounds in North Carolina's 81-63 win.

Butler vs. Wisconsin

Butler's Matt Howard goes up for a rebound with Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor and Jon Leuer (30) during the NCAA Southeast regional semifinal on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in New Orleans. Howard had 20 points and 12 rebounds as Butler won 61-54.

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Butler vs. Wisconsin

Jon Leuer, Jordan Taylor, Keaton Nankivil leave court — AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

Wisconsin's Jon Leuer (30), Jordan Taylor (11), an Keaton Nankivil (52), shake hands after their loss to Butler during the second half on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in New Orleans. Leuer, normally one of the Badgers' top offensive forces with 18.7 points per game coming in, was 1-of-12 shooting and finished with three points.

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Butler vs. Wisconsin

Butler's Shelvin Mack (1) tries to drive past Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor during the first half on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in New Orleans. Mack scored 13 points in the Bulldogs 61-54 victory over the Badgers.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Butler vs. Wisconsin

Keaton Nankivil blocks a shot — AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Wisconsin's Josh Gasser, right, watches as teammate Keaton Nankivil (52) blocks a shot of Butler's Ronald Nored (5) during the first half on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in New Orleans.

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Arizona vs. Duke

Arizona's Lamont Jones (12) and cheerleaders react during the second half against Duke on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. The Wildcats went on a 19-2 run during which Lamont Jones tied the score at 53 with a jump shot as Arizona defeated the defending National Champions, 93-77.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Arizona vs. Duke

Duke's Nolan Smith is consoled — AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Duke's Nolan Smith (2) is consoled by teammates Seth Curry (30), Ryan Kelly (34) and Miles Plumlee (21) after being eliminated by Arizona in a West regional semifinal game in the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona defeated Duke 93-77.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Arizona vs. Duke

Derrick Williams (23) of the Arizona Wildcats goes to the hoop against Mason Plumlee (5) of the Duke Blue Devils at the Honda Center on March 24, 2011 in Anaheim, California. Williams scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 93-77 win against Duke.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Arizona vs. Duke

Duke's Kyle Singler battles for a loose — AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Duke's Kyle Singler (12) battles for a loose ball with Arizona's Derrick Williams (23) during the first half on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. Singler scored 18 points as one of three Blue Devils in second-half foul trouble.

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Connecticut vs. San Diego State

Connecticut's Kemba Walker celebrates his team's 74-67 victory over San Diego State in a West regional semifinal game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Connecticut vs. San Diego State

Connecticut's Kemba Walker (15) drives against San Diego State during the second half on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. Connecticut defeated San Diego State 74-67.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Connecticut vs. San Diego State

Jamaal Franklin of the San Diego State Aztecs reacts after — Getty Images/Kevork Djansezian

Jamaal Franklin (21) of the San Diego State Aztecs reacts after a play against the Connecticut Huskies at the Honda Center on March 24, 2011 in Anaheim, California.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Connecticut vs. San Diego State

Kemba Walker grabs a loose ball under Malcolm Thomas, San Diego State — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Connecticut's Kemba Walker (15) grabs a loose ball under San Diego State's Malcolm Thomas (4) during the first half, Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif.

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Brigham Young vs. Florida

Florida's Alex Tyus (23) reacts after dunking in front of BYU's Jimmer Fredette (32) during overtime on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in New Orleans. Tyus scored 19 points as Florida defeated BYU 83-74 to move on to the Elite Eight.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Brigham Young vs. Florida

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Jimmer Fredette (32) of the Brigham Young Cougars shoots over Chandler Parsons (25) of the Florida Gators in the second half at New Orleans Arena on March 24, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fredette scored 32 points in the games.

2011 NCAA Tournament - Opening Rounds

Brigham Young vs. Florida

Alex Tyus dunks — Getty Images/Streeter Lecka

Alex Tyus (23) of the Florida Gators dunks against the Brigham Young Cougars at New Orleans Arena on March 24, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tyus scored 19 points and grabbed 17 rebounds.

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Brigham Young vs. Florida

Florida's Vernon Macklin dunks — AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Florida's Vernon Macklin (32) dunks during the second half of the NCAA Southeast regional college basketball semifinal game against BYU Thursday, March 24, 2011, in New Orleans. Florida won 83-74 to move on to the Elite Eight.

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