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Friday notes
Just a few quick items from Friday’s press conferences and breakout sessions:
— Rick Pitino was asked about Tyler Hansbrough’s chances to succeed in the NBA. The Louisville coach has twice taken his chances in the NBA, and knows something about the league. He said Hansbrough would be successful, because teams are always on the lookout for “relentless” players.
— Speaking of the NBA and Pitino, UNC coach Roy Williams said Pitino might still be in the league, had the ping pong balls fallen differently. He’s referring to the 1997 NBA Draft lottery, when Boston had the best chance to win the No. 1 pick (and Tim Duncan) but instead picked No. 3 and 6. That’s true, but Boston did pick Chauncey Billups and Ron Mercer. That’s two pretty solid picks, but Pitino couldn’t take advantage.
— At this point, everyone is confident. Everyone believes they can win the next three games. But you got the feeling Friday that Louisville may just be a little too happy to be here, if you know what I mean.
— Pitino and Williams have made peace, Williams said. The two had a run-in way back.
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