NCAA tourney: Inside look

Posted March 29, 2008 11:00 pm

By Lindsey Willhite

Saturday's heroes

Kevin Love, UCLA He didn't make any full-court shots, as he does during practice, but the freshman did everything else to lead the Bruins to their third straight Final Four. He finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.

Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina "Psycho T" put up huge numbers with 28 points and 13 rebounds, but the timing of his performance made the difference in the Tar Heels' 83-73 win. He hasn't made a 3-pointer all year, but he went 4-for-4 on 17-footers to ruin Louisville's defense.

Saturday's zeros

Josh Duncan, Xavier One of Thursday's heroes and NCAA Tournament revelations couldn't maintain his superb play. The senior finished with 11 points (on 4-of-11 shooting), 3 rebounds and 3 turnovers -- but most of his points came after UCLA broke it open.

Earl Clark, Louisville Yet another Thursday hero who couldn't bring it home in the Elite Eight. He was found wanting on defense in the first half, then traveled three times and missed an open layup down the stretch after the Cardinals rallied to catch North Carolina.

-- Lindsey Willhite

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