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FILE - In this March 8, 2014 file photo, Creighton's Doug McDermott (3) goes for a layup against Providence's LaDontae Henton (23) and Providence's Kadeem Batts (10) in an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb. McDermott was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, released Monday, March 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Doug McDermott leads AP All-America team

By JIM O'CONNELL - Associated Press

Creighton's Doug McDermott holds his Big East Conference Player of the Year trophy during a media availability before the Big East NCAA college basketball tournament on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

All-America team: Doug McDermott a unanimous pick

By Jim O'Connell - Associated Press

Kentucky's Aaron Harrison celebrates after making a three-point basket in front of Louisville's Russ Smith during the second half of an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal college basketball tournament game Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Smith goes out with class, but also with a loss

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Louisville's Anton Gill and Mangok Mathiang (12) pause in the locker room after an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal college basketball tournament game against the Kentucky Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Indianapolis. Kentucky won 74-69. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Louisville reflects on end of successful run

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Kentucky's Alex Poythress (22) and Julius Randle (30) celebrate after an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal college basketball tournament game against the Louisville Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Indianapolis. Kentucky won 74-69. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Michigan, Kentucky survive in Midwest Regional

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Louisville guard Chris Jones (3) ande forward Luke Hancock (11) reacts to a call during the second half in a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament against Saint Louis, Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Defending champ Louisville returning to Sweet 16

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Manhattan forward Emmy Andujar (13) reacts during the second half against Louisville, in a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 21, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. Louisville defeated Manhattan 71-64. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Gritty Manhattan comes close to upsetting champs

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Louisville forward Luke Hancock (11) aims for the basket as Manhattan forward Ashton Pankey (30) defends during the first half in a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Louisville comes alive late, beats Manhattan 71-64

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Louisville forward Montrezl Harrell (24) drives between Connecticut's Phillip Nolan, left, DeAndre Daniels, center, and Shabazz Napier, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 15, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

No. 5 Louisville beats No. 21 UConn 71-61

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) wipes his face during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in the final of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 15, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. Louisville won 71-61. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

No. 21 UConn loses 71-61 to No. 5 Louisville

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Louisville guard Russ Smith, left, lays the ball up ahead of Houston guard Brandon Morris, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Friday, March 14, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Smith helps No. 5 Louisville rout Houston in AAC

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Top 25 Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Louisville guard Russ Smith, left, lays the ball up ahead of Houston guard Brandon Morris, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Friday, March 14, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Smith helps No. 5 Louisville rout Houston in AAC

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Cincinnati guard Sean Kilpatrick (23) takes a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Piscataway, N.J. Kilpatrick had 24 points in Cincinnati's 70-66 win. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Kilpatrick, Napier, Smith unanimous All-AAC picks

Associated Press

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier, left, looks for help from the defense of Louisville's Russ Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

AAC tournament will be showcase for strong guards

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier, left, blocks the shot of Louisville's Chris Jones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 11 Louisville blows out No. 19 UConn 81-48

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) shoots a jumper over SMU guard Ryan Manuel (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Dallas. Louisville won 84-71. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)

No. 11 Louisville says goodbye to winningest class

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Louisville guard Chris Jones (3) picks up a ball lost by SMU guard Nic Moore, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)

No. 11 Louisville wins 84-71 at No. 18 SMU

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

SMU forward Shawn Williams (2) recovers a ball lost by teammate Markus Kennedy (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)

No. 18 SMU 1st home loss, 84-71 to No. 11 Cards

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press