One Defining Moment

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Miracle Mario's 3-pointer instantly put him among the Kansas legends.
Mario Chalmers had been in the Alamodome before for a title game. Four years earlier, he was a spectator and told his father he'd win a title. Against Memphis, Chalmers rescued Kansas from near-certain defeat and gave the 2008 NCAA tournament its signature. Pat Forde
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- Kansas fans celebrate Chalmers' 3, championship
- Missed FTs doom Memphis as KU wins title in OT
- Stomach ailment won't sideline Memphis' Rose
- KU leaves UNC, Williams in dust | Memphis rolls
- Memphis silences Love, UCLA; title game awaits
- Curry among heavy-hitting Wooden Award finalists
- Hansbrough, Beasley unanimous AP All-Americans
- Curry says he's returning to Davidson next year
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Podcasts
- Andy Glockner and Doug Gottlieb recap Kansas' overtime win over Memphis. How did the Jayhawks win the title? Download | Subscribe | iTunes
- Andy Glockner and Jay Bilas preview the championship game. How did Memphis and Kansas make it to the game? What does each team need to do to win it all?
- Andy Glockner and Jay Bilas take a close look at the Final Four. Can UCLA score on Memphis' defense? Who needs to step up for Kansas against North Carolina?
- Andy Glockner and Doug Gottlieb break down the x-factors for each Final Four team. Plus, which No. 1 should you root for?
- Andy Glockner and Andy Katz take a look at the coaches in the Final Four.

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