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NCAA Division I Basketball 1948 Championship Tournament
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The 1948 NCAA Basketball Tournament involved 8 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 19, 1948, and ended with the championship game on March 23 in New York City. A total of 10 games were played, including a third place game in each region and a national third place game.
Kentucky, coached by Adolph Rupp, won the national title with a 58?42 victory in the final game over Baylor, coached by Bill Henderson. Alex Groza of Kentucky was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. |
1948 - Final Four - New York City, New York
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Nationsl Finals
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Baylor |
42 |
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Kentucky |
58 |
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East Regional - New York City, New York
| Team | Season W-L | Conference | Coach | Invitation |
| Kentucky | 27-4 | Southeastern | Rupp, Adolph | At Large |
| Columbia | 24-3 | Ivy League | Ridings, Gordon | At Large |
| Holy Cross | 16-1 | Independent | Julian, Doggie | At Large |
| Michigan | 24-1 | Big Ten | Cowles, Osborne | At Large |
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Quarterfinals
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Semifinals
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Kentucky |
76 |
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Columbia |
53 |
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Kentucky |
60 |
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Holy Cross |
52 |
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Holy Cross |
63 |
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Michigan |
45 |
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West Regional - Kansas City, Missouri
| Team | Season W-L | Conference | Coach | Invitation |
| Kansas State | 22-6 | Big Eight | Gardner, Jack | At Large |
| Wyoming | 22-4 | Mountain States | Shelton, Everett | At Large |
| Baylor | 16-4 | Southwest | Henderson, Bill | At Large |
| Washington | 15-5 | Pacific Ten | McLarney, Art | At Large |
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Quarterfinals
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Semifinals
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Kansas State |
58 |
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Wyoming |
48 |
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Kansas State |
52 |
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Baylor |
60 |
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Baylor |
64 |
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Washington |
62 |
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