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Pitino, ex-teammate sought mercy for Farmer

By BRETT BARROUQUERE - Associated Press

SMU coach Larry Brown calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in the final of the NIT on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Pitino leads Minnesota past SMU 65-63 to win NIT

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

SMU head coach Larry Brown calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in the semifinals of the NIT Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in New York. SMU won the game 65-59. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brown, SMU face Pitino and Minnesota for NIT title

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - 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 head coach John Calipari shoots a half court shot as players watch during practice for their NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal college basketball tournament game Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Indianapolis. Kentucky plays Louisville on Friday, March 28, 2013. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kentucky, Louisville rekindle Bluegrass rivalry

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Masiello’s lack of degree costs him USF hoop job

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Louisville coach Rick Pitino speaks during a news conference at the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 21, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. Louisville plays Saint Louis in a third-round game on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Louisville faces rival Kentucky in quest to repeat

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Manhattan coach Steve Masiello speaks during a news conference for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. Manhattan will play Louisville in a second-round game Thursday. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

AP source: Steve Masiello takes South Florida job

By JIM O'CONNELL - 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

Players on the North Dakota State bench stand and cheer as their team takes the lead against Oklahoma in overtime during a second-round game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 20, 2014. North Dakota State won 80-75 in overtime. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Experience pays off for underdogs in NCAA tourney

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Florida head coach Billy Donovan shouts to his team in a second-round game against Albany in the NCAA college basketball tournament on Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida’s Billy Donovan still intrigued by NBA

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Louisville coach Rick Pitino speaks during a news conference at the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 21, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. Louisville plays Saint Louis in a third-round game on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Saint Louis eyes history against defending champs

By FRED GOODALL - 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

Saint Louis forward Rob Loe (51) hugs assistant coach Marcus Wilson after defeating North Carolina State 83-80 in overtime in a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Close calls for Florida, Louisville, Saint Louis

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Louisville head coach Rick Pittino answers questions at a news conference for the NCAA college basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Manhattan plays against Louisville in a second round game on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Louisville’s Pitino criticizes NCAA for matchup

By MARK LONG - 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

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

Rutgers head coach Eddie Jordan, center, walks off the court following his team's 92-31 loss to Louisville in an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament Thursday, March 13, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Rutgers goes cold losing 92-31 to No. 5 Louisville

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament Thursday, March 13, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

No. 5 Louisville routs Rutgers 92-31 at American

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press