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Louisville wins National Championship over Michigan

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Louisville wins NCAA Championship game The 2013 National Basketball Championship is in the books as Louisville wins its 3rd title in program history. The game was an all out battle of the overall 1 seed and 4 seed, Michigan, and it never disappointed. Both teams played on fire from the onset, but Michigan took control …

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Gary Payton, Rick Pitino among 2013 Naismith Hall of Fame class

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Gary Payton and Rick Pitino elected to Hall of Fame with five others Monday, Gary Payton became a first ballot Hall of Famer and Rick Pitino added to what could be his personal “Best Week Ever” as the official announcement of the 2013 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class was made in Atlanta.

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Gary Payton, Reinsdorf, Divac nominated for 2013 Naismith class

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Gary Payton among nominees for 2013 Naismith Hall of Fame class Gary Payton is a among a list of 31 basketball notables to be nominated to enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. Payton, affectionately known as “GP” or “The Glove,” was drafted second overall in the 1990 NBA draft by the …

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