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Syracuse forward C.J. Fair, rear, tries to defend against Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. (32) drives in front of Syracuse guard Brandon Triche, rear, during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) shoots against Syracuse forward Kris Joseph (32) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse guard Scoop Jardine (11) dribbles around Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. (32) receives attention after a head-butt during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) defends near the rim against a shot by Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) reacts in front of Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas, left, during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) reacts in front of Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas, left, during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) reacts between Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas, left, and forward Kris Joseph, right, during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr., right, receives attention after a collision with Syracuse guard Brandon Triche during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta shouts instructions during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Dion Waiters (3) soars after a missed shot in front of Ohio State forward Sam Thompson, rear, during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Dion Waiters (3) shoots against Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Brandon Triche (20) drives through the defense of Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) and center Amir Williams (23) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Dion Waiters (3) reacts during the first half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim is called for a technical foul while yelling at a referee during the first half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) drives past Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse assistant coach Gerry McNamara, left, head coach Jim Boeheim, center, and forward C.J. Fair, right, react during the first half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Boeheim was called for a technical foul afterward. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse assistant coach Gerry McNamara, left, head coach Jim Boeheim, center, and forward C.J. Fair, center, react during the first half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Boeheim was called for a technical foul afterward. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse guard Dion Waiters (3) drives past Ohio State forward Evan Ravenel, rear, during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta gives instructions to his team during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse fans use a large photo of Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, right, to taunt Ohio State guard William Buford (44) as he prepares to shoot a free throw after a technical foul was called on Boeheim during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State center Amir Williams (23) dunks in front of Syracuse center Baye Keita (12) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse center Baye Keita (12) blocks a drive by Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse guard Brandon Triche (20) reacts after landing on the floor during the first half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse guard Brandon Triche (20) drives between Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) and center Amir Williams, right, during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse forward C.J. Fair (5) dunks against Ohio State during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse guard Dion Waiters (3) drives for a layup against Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger, right, during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse center Baye Keita (12) scores in front of Ohio State center Amir Williams (23) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse guard Dion Waiters (3) shoots in front of Ohio State's Aaron Craft (4), Deshaun Thomas (1) and Sam Thompson (12) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse forward Kris Joseph (32) shoots over Ohio State guard William Buford (44) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State guard William Buford (44) tries to shoot against Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas, center, and forward James Southerland, right, during the second half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta instructs guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. (32) during the second half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) grabs a rebound in front of Syracuse guard Dion Waiters (3) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Brandon Triche (20) drives against Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) and center Amir Williams (23) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse forward Kris Joseph, left, and center Baye Keita (12) can't stop Ohio State center Amir Williams (23) as he dunks during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State won 77-70. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger celebrates his team's 77-70 victory over Syracuse in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Scoop Jardine (11) walks past the Ohio State bench during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State won 77-70. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas celebrates his team's 77-70 victory over Syracuse in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State's Lenzelle Smith, Jr. (32) and Deshaun Thomas (1) celebrate their team's 77-70 victory over Syracuse in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse guard Dion Waiters sits with assistant coach Gerry McNamara, left, as time winds down during the second half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State won 77-70. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) reacts alongside Deshaun Thomas (1) and Lenzelle Smith, Jr. (32) as Syracuse forward James Southerland (43) walks up the floor during the second half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State won 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta celebrates after his team's 77-70 victory over Syracuse in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas cuts down the net after his team defeated Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta celebrates as he cuts down the net after his team defeated Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State's Evan Ravenel, left, and Deshaun Thomas, second from left, celebrate with teammates after defeating Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State's Evan Ravenel, left, Deshaun Thomas, center, and Lenzelle Smith, Jr. celebrate with the trophy after defeating Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta, left, Jared Sullinger, right, and teammates celebrate with the trophy after defeating Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State's Lenzelle Smith, Jr., center, celebrates with teammates after defeating Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta and guard Aaron Craft (4) react as time winds down in the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State won 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas, center, and Shannon Scott, right, celebrate after their team defeated Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) shoots over Syracuse center Baye Keita, left, during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State fans celebrate after their team defeated Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. celebrates as he cuts down the net after his team defeated Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger, center, celebrates his team's 77-70 victory over Syracuse in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger cuts down the net after his team defeated Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) shoots over Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) drives against Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State guard William Buford (44) drives against Syracuse forwards Rakeem Christmas, left, and C.J. Fair (5) in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) shoots against Syracuse center Baye Keita (12) during the second half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) shoots against Syracuse center Baye Keita (12) during the second half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Dion Waiters (3) tries to find a way out of the defense of Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. (32) and Ohio State guard Aaron Craft, right, during the second half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta celebrates after his team beat Syracuse 77-70 in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) drives against Syracuse guard Brandon Triche, left, in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) drives against Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25)in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Dion Waiters (3) shoots against Ohio State center Amir Williams (23) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) and forward Sam Thompson (12) run up court during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Brandon Triche (20) drives between Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) and Ohio State center Amir Williams during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas walks up court during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State center Amir Williams runs up court during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse cheerleaders perform during the second half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) reacts during the second half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim argues with a referee during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Boeheim was charged with a technical foul. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim argues with a referee during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Boeheim was charged with a technical foul. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State guard William Buford (44) tries to grab a rebound between Syracuse forward C.J. Fair (5) and Syracuse forward James Southerland (43) during the second half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta reacts during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta reacts during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta reacts during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta reacts during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Scoop Jardine (11) reacts in front of Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta reacts during the first half of the East Regional final game against Syracuse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Scoop Jardine (11)drives against Ohio State guard Aaron Craft, left, during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Syracuse guard Brandon Triche (20) reacts after landing on the floor during the first half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse center Baye Keita (12) blocks a drive by Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse fans cheer as a large photo of Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim and the Orange mascot are waved during the first half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse assistant coach Gerry McNamara, left, head coach Jim Boeheim, right, and forward C.J. Fair, center, react during the first half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Boeheim was called for a technical foul afterward. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State guard Aaron Craft, left, drives against Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim talks to a referee during the first half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. (32) shoots against the defense of Syracuse's C.J. Fair (5), Rakeem Christmas (25) and Brandon Triche (20) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) shoots against Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) during the first half of the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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A Syracuse cheerleader wearing Nike shoes performs with her partner during the first half of the East Regional final game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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FILE - In this March 24, 2012, file photo, Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) drives against Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) in the East Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Boston. Thomas said Friday, April 6, 2012, he will return for his junior season. Two days earlier, teammate Jared Sullinger, also a sophomore and a two-time All-American, said he would give up his last two years of eligibility to enter the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
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FILE - In this March 23, 2012, file photo, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim speaks during a news conference in Boston. A judge on Friday, May 11, threw out a defamation lawsuit brought against Syracuse University and Boeheim by two men who said the Hall of Fame coach slandered them when he said their accusations of sexual abuse against former associate head coach Bernie Fine were driven by greed. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
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FILE - In a Saturday, March 24, 2012 file photo, Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) drives against Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25)in the East Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, in Boston. Thomas and three guards _ seniors Isaiah Canaan of Murray State and C.J. McCollum of Lehigh and sophomore Trey Burke of Michigan, join Indiana sophomore center Cody Zeller and Creighton junior forward Doug McDermott on The Associated Press' preseason All-America team, announced Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)









































