Yesterday was business as usual for No. 2 Wichita Sate. The Shockers completed their terrific 31-0 season with an easy win over Missouri State, becoming the first NCAA men's team since Saint Joseph's in 2004 to finish with a perfect season.
For almost everyone else, yesterday's match-ups were underdog affairs, with several of the nation's top teams going down. For starters, No. 9 Creighton skidded in a Big East lost to Xavier. The No. 10 Saint Louis Billikens were surprised by VCU, falling 56-67. From Memphis, the No. 21 Tigers managed a W over No. 7 Louisville. In Charlottesville, No. 12 Virginia picked up their first ACC title in 33 years with a shocking win over No. 4 Syracuse. And of course, the Oklahoma State Cowboys dropped No. 5 Kansas 72-65, which was followed by a a stampede of fans pouring onto the court (pictured.)
On the pro hardwood, LeBron James debuted a new clear mask in order to comply with the NBA's ruling, dropping 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists along the way. For more NBA coverage featuring Chris Paul, Zach Randolph, and more, check out the gallery above.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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The Masked King Holds it Down Against Orlando
Shoe: Nike Zoom Soldier VII
Player: LeBron James
Game: Miami vs. Orlando
Key Stat: 20 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals
Chris Paul Leads LAC to Blowout Win Over Pelicans
Shoe: Jordan CP3.VII
Player: Chris Paul
Game: LAC vs. New Orleans
Key Stat: 21 points, 8 assists
D Wade Shoots 10-for-14 in the Li-Ning Way of Wade 2
Shoe: Li-Ning Way of Wade 2
Player: Chris Paul
Game: LAC vs. New Orleans
Key Stat: 21 points, 8 assists
$209
Markel Brown Drives OSU to Win in the Air Jordan XII "Taxi"
Shoe: Air Jordan Retro XII "Taxi"
Player: Markel Brown
Game: Oklahoma State vs. Kansas
Key Stat: 21 points, 3 steals
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Austin Nichols Steps Up for Memphis in the Hyperdunk 2013
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2013
Player: Austin Nichols
Game: Memphis vs. Louisville
Key Stat: 14 points, 5 rebounds
$120
Treveon Graham Spurs Rams in the Zoom HyperRev
Shoe: Nike Zoom HyperRev
Player: Treveon Graham
Game: VCU vs. Saint Louis
Key Stat: 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
$120
Justin Martin Rallies Xavier to Upset Win Over No. 9 Creighton
Shoe: Nike Kobe 8 System
Player: Justin Martin
Game: Xavier vs. Creighton
Key Stat: 19 points, 16 rebounds
$160
Zach Randolph Drops 23 Points, 14 Rebounds in the Hyperdunk 2013
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2013
Player: Zach Randolph
Game: Memphis vs. Cleveland
Key Stat: 23 points, 14 rebounds
$120
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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