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Who blocked Jason Gardner's attempted three-point shot with three seconds left, at the end of the Arizona vs. Kansas Elite Eight contest?

Hinrich & heinrich & hinrich & henrich & Heinrick & Hinrik & Hienrick. Not only did Hinrich block that shot, but he also scored 28 points, grabbed five rebounds, and had five assists.

When was the last time in the 20th century, that the University of Texas reached the Men's Final Four?

1947. The last time the Longhorns were in the Final Four was in 1947.

Which player received the 2003 Naismith Player of the Year award?

T.J. Ford. The Naismith Award is named in honor of Dr. James Naismith, who founded the game of basketball. The Naismith Award is presented annually to the male and female college players of the year. The bronze trophy, supplied by Herff Jones, is the most coveted award in college basketball.

Which Marquette player scored a career-high twenty-nine points in the first round to save Marquette against Holy Cross?

Diener & Travis Diener & Travis Deiner & Deiner. Travis averaged 11.2 points per game all season, but exploded in the game against Holy Cross. He also scored 26 ponts against Missouri. Travis led his team in assists.

Who scored the most field goals in the 2003 Men's NCAA Tournament?

Nick Collison. Player Field Goals Made in 2003 NCAA Tournament: 1. N. Collison KS 48 2. C. Anthony SYR 47 3. K. Langford KS 46 4. D. Wade MARQET 41 5. K. Hinrich KS 35

What was the final score of the 2003 Men's NCAA Championship game?

Syracuse 81, Kansas 78. Freshmen Carmelo Anthony and Gerry McNamara, helped the Orangemen take a big lead and Hakim Warrick made a huge block at the end of the game, to cap off a thrilling 81-78 victory over Kansas, presenting Jim Boeheim with his first ever national title.

Everyone remembers Kansas' abysmal free throws, but exactly what was Kansas' free throw percentage?

40%. Kansas went 12 for 30 from the free throw line in the championship game.

Many people remember Kansas' 91-64 destruction of Marquette in the national semi-final game, but who was the game's high-scorer?

Keith Langford. Keith Langford led Kansas with 23 points, and Dwyane Wade scored 19 for Marquette. Aaron miles chipped in for Kansas with 18.

In the 2003 Men's Championship game, Syracuse won but was outscored in the second half. How many points did each team score in the second half?

Syracuse 28, Kansas 36. Kansas did outscore Syracuse in the second half despite abysmal free-throw shooting.

What is Syracuse's Hakim Warrick's nickname?

Helicopter. The 6-foot-8 forward is nicknamed "The Helicopter" for his 7-foot armspan. Warrick is the one who blocked Michael Lee's shot with 1.5 seconds left.