Adolph Rupp
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You know who I studied? Adolph Rupp ... You know who else? Bobby Knight. I went everywhere Knight went. I put in the offense and defense that he ran at Army.
On ESPN, they put up a list of John Wooden, Pat Summit, Geno Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, Adolph Rupp. I'm like that's not the way it works. I never beat Coach K in a game. I never coached against coach Wooden. The only person I compare myself to is Pat Summitt. And to be there in that spot with her, means a lot to me.
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Kentucky Basketball: Atlantic Article Accuses Adolph Rupp Of Antisemitism
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Jeff Jacobs: UConn women's superiority arrives earlier than expected
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After earlier loss to Notre Dame, Auriemma told UConn players to follow his lead
NEW ORLEANS — Sometime after her emotional embrace with Geno Auriemma at New Orleans Arena on Tuesday night, UConn's Kelly Faris, her distinguished career complete, addressed the media. She was asked about her team's about-face after its loss to Notre Da from The News & Observer Read more »
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Pitino gets call — then gets 2nd ring
ATLANTA — At the end of a dream day that had already officially welcomed him into the Hall of Fame came this dream night for Rick Pitino, coaching his dream team to the national championship, becoming the first coach to win championships at two different from New York Post Read more »
