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g NCAA Championship Coaches Captured That Magic Moment by Earl Cox
Only a select number of coaches have been able to capture the coveted NCAA national championship. We'll look at some of these winners and how the championship changed their lives.
12 Adolph Rupp:
The Baron's Dream Comes True by Dave Kindred
The Baron built his basketball dynasty right here in Lexington and his memory still lives today. This Final Four weekend is a tribute to his accomplishments.
J g Final Fours Have
Rich Kentucky History
by Peter King
The state of Kentucky has been blessed with several chances to host the Final Four. We take a look at those past tournaments and the memories they left behind.
Shown in the cover illustration by Ted Watts of Oswego. Kansas are NCAA Tournament Championship Coaches of the recent past: 1) John Thompson, Georgetown (1984): 2) Bob Knight, Indiana (1976. 81); 3) Denny Crum. Louisville (1980); 4) Dean Smith, North Carolina (1982); 5) Joe B. Hall. Kentucky (1978); 6) Jud Heathcote, Michigan State (1979); 7) Al McGuire, Marquette (1977); 8) John Wooden, UCLA (1964, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70. 71, 72. 73. 75); 9) Adolph Rupp. Kentucky (1948-49-51-58); 10) Jim Valvano. North Carolina State (1983).
And There's More . . .
The NCAA...................4
Division I Basketball Committee ... 7
NCAA-CBS TV Network........10
NCAA-CBS Radio Network......20
Georgetown's Run To The Title . . .29 Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio:
Hotbed of College Hoops.....36
The Final Four Stats Crew......42
NCAA Honor Roll.............45
The Final Four Teams..........49
Final Four Preview............54
NCAA Trivia Quiz............56
'85 Tournament Bracket........64
Rosters.................72, 76
Scorecards..................74
All-Tournament Teams.........86
'85 Women's Championship
Bracket ..................96
Vic Bubas: The Man Who Runs
The Party................100
Next Stop: Dallas In '86.......102
The Influence of Bluegrass
Basketball ...............106
Choosing The Final Four
Locale ..................114
NCAA Flashbacks...........118
Memorable Events...........122
Joe Forte: Life With A Whistle .127 Tournament Records.........132
The 47th Official NCAA Division I Basketball Championship program is published by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. P.O. Box 1906. Mission. Kansas 66201. This publication is a product of Host Communications, Inc.. 120 Kentucky Ave.. Lexington. Kentucky 40502. Publishers: David E. Cawood, NCAA Assistant Executive Director and W. James Host, President, Host Communications. Inc. Extra copies of this magazine may be ordered from Host Communications, Inc. Send $6.00 to: P.O. Box 1985A. Lexington. KY 40594. Advertising information may be obtained by contacting Dan Leal. Sales Manager. Host Communications. Inc.. Sports Division.
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Editors
Alfred B. White, NCAA Assistant Director of Communications; Dwight Johnson, Director of Sports Services, Host Communications. Inc.. Lexington. KY Printing
Gateway Press, Louisville, Kentucky Art Credit
Ted Watts. Oswego, Kansas