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NCAA East Regional team capsules

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

March 17, 2008

In-depth profiles of each school in the NCAA Tournament's East Regional:

No. 1 North Carolina

Chapel Hill, 32-2.
Nickname: Tar Heels.
Coach: Roy Williams.
Bid: ACC champion.
Tournament Record: 92-38, 39 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.
Conference: Atlantic Coast.
Top Scorers: Tyler Hansbrough 23.1; Wayne Ellington 16.5; Ty Lawson 12.4; Danny Green 11.6.
Top Rebounders: Tyler Hansbrough 10.3; Danny Green 5.2; Deon Thompson 4.8; Alex Stephenson 4.7; Marcus Ginyard 4.5; Wayne Ellington 4.3.
Top Assists: Ty Lawson 5.2; Quentin Thomas 3.1; Wayne Ellington 2.1; Danny Green 2.2; Marcus Ginyard 2.1.
3-point threats: Wayne Ellington 71; Danny Green 47.
Last Ten: 10-0.

No. 2 Tennessee

Knoxville, 29-4.
Nickname: Volunteers.
Coach: Bruce Pearl.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 2.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 11-16, 15 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.
Conference: Southeastern.
Top Scorers: Chris Lofton 16.1; JaJuan Smith 14.5; Tyler Smith 13.6.
Top Rebounders: Tyler Smith 6.8; Wayne Chism 5.8; Duke Crews 4.1.
Top Assists: Tyler Smith 3.5; Ramar Smith 3.3; Jajuan Smith 2.3; Jordan Howell 2.2.
3-point threats: Chris Lofton 113; JaJaun Smith 86; Jordan Howell 38.
Last Ten: 8-2.

No. 3 Louisville

Louisville, Ky., 24-8.
Nickname: Cardinals.
Coach: Rick Pitino.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 3.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 54-35, 33 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.
Conference: Big East.
Top Scorers: David Padgett 11.7; Terrence Williams 11.2; Earl Clark 10.7; Jerry Smith 10.4.
Top Rebounders: Earl Clark 8.1; Terrence Williams 7.3; Derrick Caracter 4.7; David Padgett 4.6; Juan Palacios 4.1.
Top Assists: Terrence Williams 4.5; Jerry Smith 2.0.
3-point threats: Jerry Smith 57; Andre McGee 47; Terrence Williams 46; Edgar Sosa 44.
Last Ten: 8-2.

No. 4 Washington St.

Pullman, 24-8.
Nickname: Cougars.
Coach: Tony Bennett.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 4.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 3-4, 4 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1994.
Conference: Pac-10.
Top Scorers: Derrick Low 14.1; Kyle Weaver 12.1; Taylor Rochestie 11.0; Aron Baynes 10.2.
Top Rebounders: Aron Baynes 5.5; Kyle Weaver 5.0; Robbie Cowgill 5.0.
Top Assists: Taylor Rochestie 4.6; Kyle Weaver 4.4.
3-point threats: Derrick Low 85; Taylor Rochestie 50; Daven Harmeling 35.
Last Ten: 7-3.

No. 5 Notre Dame

South Bend, Ind., 24-7.
Nickname: Fighting Irish.
Coach: Mike Brey.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 5.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 29-32, 28 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.
Conference: Big East.
Top Scorers: Luke Harangody 20.8; Kyle McAlarney 15.2; Rob Kurz 12.8.
Top Rebounders: Luke Harangody 10.2; Rob Kurz 7.5; Zach Hillesland 5.1; Tory Jackson 5.0.
Top Assists: Tory Jackson 6.1; Kyle McAlarney 3.5; Zach Hillesland 2.5; Rob Kurz 2.1.
3-point threats: Kyle McAlarney 103; Ryan Ayers 53; Ron Kurz 37.
Last Ten: 7-3.

No. 6 Oklahoma

Norman, 22-11.
Nickname: Sooners.
Coach: Jeff Capel.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 6.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 31-24, 24 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2006.
Conference: Big 12.
Top Scorers: Blake Griffin 15.0; Longar Longar 11.6; Tony Crocker 11.5.
Top Rebounders: Blake Griffin 9.4; Longar Longar 5.7; Taylor Griffin 4.8; David Godbold 4.1.
Top Assists: Austin Johnson 2.6; Tony Crocker 2.0.
3-point threats: Tony Crocker 63; Austin Johnson 48; David Godbold 37.
Last Ten: 9-1.

No. 7 Butler

Indianapolis, 29-3.
Nickname: Bulldogs.
Coach: Brad Stevens.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 7.
Bid: Horizon champion.
Tournament Record: 7-7, 7 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.
Conference: Horizon League.
Top Scorers: Mike Green 14.9; A.J. Graves 13.3; Matt Howard 12.6; Pete Campbell 11.2.
Top Rebounders: Mike Green 6.6; Matt Howard 5.6.
Top Assists: Mike Green 5.1; A.J. Graves 2.1.
3-point threats: Pete Campbell 91; A.J. Graves 88; Julian Betko 42; Mike Green 31.
Last Ten: 9-1.

No. 8 Indiana

Bloomington, 25-7.
Nickname: Hoosiers.
Coach: Dan Dakich.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 8.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 60-29, 34 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.
Conference: Big Ten.
Top Scorers: Eric Gordon 21.3; D.J. White 17.3; Armon Bassett 11.1; Jordan Crawford 10.0.
Top Rebounders: D.J. White 10.4; Jamarcus Ellis 7.2.
Top Assists: Jamarcus Ellis 3.5; Armon Bassett 3.2; Eric Gordon 2.5; Jordan Crawford 2.2.
3-point threats: Eric Gordon 70; Armon Bassett 64; Jordan Crawford 30.
Last Ten: 6-4.

No. 9 Arkansas

Fayetteville, 22-11.
Nickname: Razorbacks.
Coach: Stan Heath.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 9.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 39-28, 28 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.
Conference: Southeastern.
Top Scorers: Sonny Weems 14.3; Patrick Beverley 12.3; Darian Townes 11.8; Gary Ervin 9.6.
Top Rebounders: Patrick Beverley 6.8; Darian Townes 5.1; Charles Thomas 4.6; Sonny Weems 4.6; Michael Washington 4.1.
Top Assists: Gary Ervin 3.7; Sonny Weems 2.7; Patrick Beverley 2.4; Stefan Walsh 2.3.
3-point threats: Patrick Beverley 62; Sonny Weems 50; Stefan Welsh 36.
Last Ten: 5-5.

No. 10 South Alabama

Mobile, 26-6.
Nickname: Jaguars.
Coach: Ronnie Arrow.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 10.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 1-7, 7 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2006.
Conference: Sun Belt.
Top Scorers: Demetric Bennett 20.1; Domonic Tilford 12.7; Daon Merritt 11.5; Brandon Davis 10.9.
Top Rebounders: DeAndre Coleman 7.8; Brandon Davis 6.3; Demetric Bennett 5.9; Ronald Douglas 4.4.
Top Assists: Daon Merritt 5.6; Demetric Bennett 2.6; Domonic Tilford 2.1.
3-point threats: Demetric Bennett 90; Domonic Tilford 61; Daon Merritt 35.
Last Ten: 8-2.

No. 11 St. Joseph's

Philadelphia, 21-12.
Nickname: Hawks.
Coach: Phil Martelli.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 11.
Bid: At large.
Tournament Record: 18-22, 18 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.
Conference: Atlantic 10.
Top Scorers: Pat Calathes 17.8; Ahmad Nivins 14.4; Rob Ferguson 11.6; Tasheed Carr 10.9.
Top Rebounders: Pat Calathes 7.5; Ahmad Nivins 5.9; Rob Ferguson 4.8; Tasheed Carr 4.1.
Top Assists: Tasheed Carr 5.6; Garret Williamson 2.6; Pat Calathes 2.7; Darrin Govens 2.1.
3-point threats: Pat Calathes 73; Darrin Govens 66; Rob Ferguson 56.
Last Ten: 5-5.

No. 12 George Mason

Fairfax, Va., 23-10.
Nickname: Patriots.
Coach: Jim Larranaga.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 12.
Bid: CAA champion.
Tournament Record: 4-4, 4 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2006.
Conference: Colonial Athletic.
Top Scorers: Folarin Campbell 15.9; Will Thomas 15.8; John Vaughan 12.6; Dre Smith 8.6.
Top Rebounders: Will Thomas 10.5; Folarin Campbell 4.5; John Vaughan 4.0.
Top Assists: Folarin Campbell 3.3; John Vaughan 2.2.
3-point threats: Dre Smith 65; Folarin Campbell 60; John Vaughan 43.
Last Ten: 6-4.

No. 13 Winthrop

Rock Hill, S.C., 22-11.
Nickname: Eagles.
Coach: Randy Peale.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 13.
Bid: Big South champion.
Tournament Record: 1-7, 7 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.
Conference: Big South.
Top Scorers: Michael Jenkins 14.3; Taj McCullough 11.5; Chris Gaynor 9.7.
Top Rebounders: Taj McCullough 5.7; Mantoris Robinson 4.5; Michael Jenkins 4.2; Charles Corbin 4.2.
Top Assists: Chris Gaynor 4.2; Michael Jenkins 2.5.
3-point threats: Michael Jenkins 74; Chris Gaynor 61.
Last Ten: 8-2.

No. 14 Boise St.

Boise, Idaho, 25-8.
Nickname: Broncos.
Coach: Greg Graham.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 14.
Bid: WAC champion.
Tournament Record: 0-4, 4 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1994.
Conference: Western Athletic.
Top Scorers: Reggie Larry 19.6; Matt Nelson 15.6; Tyler Tiedeman 14.0.
Top Rebounders: Reggie Larry 9.3; Matt Nelson 7.3.
Top Assists: Anthony Thomas 4.2; Matt Bauscher 3.2; Tyler Tiedeman 3.1; Matt Nelson 2.1.
3-point threats: Tyler Tiedeman 82; Matt Bauscher 54; Reggie Larry 37; Anthony Thomas 34.
Last Ten: 8-2.

No. 15 American

Washington, D.C., 21-11.
Nickname: Eagles.
Coach: Jeff Jones.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 15.
Bid: Patriot League champion.
Tournament Record: First year.
Last NCAA Appearance: First year.
Conference: Patriot League.
Top Scorers: Garrison Carr 18.1; Derrick Mercer 12.5; Brian Gilmore 8.5.
Top Rebounders: Bryce Simon 4.1; Travis Lay 4.1.
Top Assists: Derrick Mercer 4.1; Bryce Simon 2.2.
3-point threats: Garrison Carr 129; Bryce Simon 43; Derrick Mercer 35.
Last Ten: 9-1.

No. 16* Coppin St.
*Will face Mt. St. Mary's in opening round game on Tuesday

Baltimore, 16-20.
Nickname: Eagles.
Coach: Fang Mitchell.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 16.
Bid: MEAC champion.
Tournament Record: 1-3, 3 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1997.
Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic.
Top Scorers: Tywain McKee 16.6; Antwan Harrison 9.0; Julian Conyers 6.7.
Top Rebounders: Robert Pressey 5.5; Tywain McKee 4.3.
Top Assists: Tywain McKee 3.1; Vince Goldsberry 1.6.
3-point threats: Tywain McKee 62; Julian Convers 27.
Last Ten: 9-1.

No. 16* Mt. St. Mary's
*Will face Coppin St. in opening round game on Tuesday

Emmitsburg, 18-14.
Nickname: Mountaineers.
Coach: Milan Brown.
Region: East.
Seed: No. 16.
Bid: Northeast champion.
Tournament Record: 0-2, 2 years.
Last NCAA Appearance: 1999.
Conference: Northeast.
Top Scorers: Chris Vann 14.4; Jeremy Goode 14.3; Will Holland 8.8.
Top Rebounders: Markus Mitchell 5.9; Sam Atupem 4.7; Kelly Beidler 4.3.
Top Assists: Jeremy Goode 5.5.
3-point threats: Chris Vann 85; Will Holland 54.
Last Ten: 8-2.