Stories tagged with: 2008 final four san antonio

• Faith nuggets from the Kan.-Memphis game

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, April 09, 2008 (16 years ago)

  Story corrected April 11, 2008

  SAN ANTONIO (BP)--Something may have seemed amiss on the telecast of Kansas' victory over Memphis for the NCAA championship Monday night. No coach or athlete voiced thanks to God.

  But the game had its faith moments. Dramatic ones, even.

  ESPN online columnist Pat Forde recounted a story about Mario Chalmers' father, whose son sank a clutch 3-pointer to send Kansas into overtime.

  With just over two minutes left in the game -– before Kansas ... Read More

• Jayhawks buoyed by Coach Self's faith

  by Art Stricklin, posted Monday, April 07, 2008 (16 years ago)

  SAN ANTONTIO (BP)--Before Kansas goes for its first NCAA championship in 20 years, Jayhawk players will watch more video of the Memphis Tigers and review their game plan one last time. Read More

• Winningest N.C. player: 'God is enough'

  by Art Stricklin, posted Monday, April 07, 2008 (16 years ago)

  SAN ANTONIO (BP)--Quentin Thomas ended his North Carolina career Saturday night as the winningest player in the Tarheels' storied history.

  But the senior guard said his personal faith in Jesus Christ was enough to help him overcome the career-ending loss to Kansas.

  "I keep my faith in good times and bad. God is enough for me and I know I'm strong through Him," Thomas said.

  Thomas was a part of 117 North Carolina wins and is the only member of the current team who played on the 200... Read More

• ESPN's Davis receives Wooden award

  by Art Stricklin, posted Monday, April 07, 2008 (16 years ago)

  ORIGINALLY POSTED Saturday, April 5, 2008.

  SAN ANTONTO (BP)--Former North Carolina star Hubert Davis accepted the John Wooden Keys to Life Award at Saturday morning's Legends of the Hardwood breakfast, giving all credit to his faith in Jesus Christ.

  "I haven't achieved anything; the only person who has achieved anything here is Jesus," Davis, now an ESPN commentator, said to a standing ovation from the crowd of 1,500 in San Antonio at the 13th annual event sponsored by Athletes in ... Read More

• Disgraced Baylor coach seeks forgiveness

  by Art Stricklin, posted Monday, April 07, 2008 (16 years ago)

  ORIGINALLY POSTED Saturday, April 5, 2008.

  SAN ANTONIO (BP)--Former Baylor coach Dave Bliss made his first public apology to fellow coaches at the National Association of Basketball Coaches convention Friday, saying God had restored his heart and asking them for forgiveness.

  Bliss was involved in one of the worst scandals in college basketball history by making illegal payments to Baylor players and then hindering the murder investigation of a Baylor player for fear the payments wo... Read More

• All-star Clemson guard here 'to honor God'

  by Art Stricklin, posted Monday, April 07, 2008 (16 years ago)

  ORIGINALLY POSTED Saturday, April 5, 2008.

  SAN ANTONTO (BP)--Clemson shooting guard Cliff Hammond's team isn't in the Final Four, but he is among the college senior players in the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-Star game in conjunction with the NCAA championship festivities in San Antonio.

  Although wearing an all-star jersey, Hammond said the only thing special about him is his relationship with Jesus Christ.

  "Do everything you do to honor Christ," Hammond said... Read More

• Final Four: Faith touches the hardwood

  by Art Stricklin, posted Friday, April 04, 2008 (16 years ago)

  SAN ANTONIO (BP)--NCAA college basketball is closing one of its most suspenseful seasons in scenic San Antonio with a Final Four of college basketball royalty: North Carolina, UCLA, Kansas and Memphis.

  Saturday's two semifinal games will match UCLA against Memphis and Kansas against North Carolina. The two winners play Monday night for the 2008 NCAA Championship.

  Among the crowds in San Antonio will be a sizable representation of coaches and players who, on the basketball court and bey... Read More