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From moptops to cornrows to leaping 'fros, it takes some serious style to make Page 2's All-Hair Team for the 2002 NCAA Tournament. We combed the rosters of all 65 teams to find the most dazzling 'dos and colorful coifs. Check out the 15 players, two coaches and one mascot that were lucky enough to make our cut.
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They called him "Magic" before Earvin and "Black Jesus" before MJ. He was a playground legend in Philly, an underground phenom in college, a champion in the NBA and a hoop revolutionary at all levels. His name is Earl Monroe, but you can just call him "Pearl." Page 2's Ralph Wiley lived out many a basketball junkie's dream last week when he went one-on-one with the Pearl.

What Are They Thinking? The Power Poll
Why did Tim Hardaway throw a bounce pass with a TV? What made David Letterman decide to stay at CBS? And who's picking out Michael Jackson's wardrobe? Page 2 tries to explain these strange events and more in the latest edition of "What the Heck Are They Thinking?"
 No one has come close to challenging the UConn women on the court, but does that mean the Husky Machine deserves the top spot in this week's Page 2 Power Poll? You'll get some good arguments from the Maryland, Kansas and UCLA men's teams, along with the Lakers and El Tigre. See who we picked for No. 1.

MYSTERY PHOTO
No, Kevin Costner hasn't gone into hiding since "Dragonfly" hit theaters. Page 2's Mystery Photo caught the actor hanging with the Oregon cheerleaders, and we asked our readers to explain things. You folks were more than happy to kick a man while he's down.


With March Madness in full bloom, Page 2 pondered a tough question: If you could pick one college basketball coach for a game that you had to win, who would it be? Check out our top 10 choices, and then click here to offer your selection. Later this week, we'll run our readers' top 10, along with a poll to pick college hoops' best big-game coach:
10]  Dean Smith
The Dean retired in 1997 with the NCAA record for career victories (879), 11 Final Four appearances and 27 consecutive 20-win seasons.
9]  Adolph Rupp
The Baron created a monster at Kentucky, winning the NCAA title four times. He would be higher on the list, but he won mostly because he was the best recruiter.
8]   Bob Knight
Knight is a three-time winner of the NCAAs and has made 25 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, but has he ever won when he didn't have the best team?
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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
DAY FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Thursday Duke 12 Indiana 150
Thursday Pittsburgh 1 Kent State 129
Thursday UCLA 1½ Missouri 154
Thursday Oklahoma 2½ Arizona 147½
Friday UConn 4½ Southern Ill. NL
Friday Maryland 6½ Kentucky NL
Friday Kansas 4½ Illinois NL
Friday Oregon 3½ Texas NL
All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team
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HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor explains why his beloved Kentucky Wildcats are going to be in for a long night against Maryland.

THE WATER COOLER
Page 2's Brian Murphy is suffering from the mother of all hangovers after UCLA's epic upset of Cincinnati on St. Paddy's Day.

THE SPORTS GUY
Look inside the diary of a March madman as Page 2's Bill Simmons keeps a running log of his NCAA Tourney adventures.

IT'S A DATE
It's hard for hoops fans to have much of a social life this month, so Dan Shanoff breaks down the dating styles of NCAA Tourney watchers.

SHOPPING SPREE
Knowing what a discerning shopper Ruben Rivera is, Jim Caple peruses the former Yankee's catalogue of "Memorabilia for the Adventurous Sports Fan."
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Arizona coach Lute Olsen, whose Wildcats play Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 on Thursday, and Sen. Ernest Hollings of South Carolina. Page 2 has received seven requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Men's hoops: Temple at Louisville
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Always fun when Chaney and Pitino get together.
 
Bucks at Magic
8 p.m. ET, TBS
Magic go for sixth straight win, while Bucks have lost six of nine.
 
Lakers at Mavs
8:30 p.m. ET, Fox SW
Rematch of Sunday's terrific shootout.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., March 18: Strange Bruin
• Fri., March 15: Holy Close!
• Thurs., March 14: Hog Heaven
• Wed., March 13: Inside the White House

Other featured content:
• 10 Burning Questions for Mark Grace
• Page 2 goes to Washington
• 10 Burning Questions for Matt Stone
• Page 2's All-Name Team for NCAAs
• 20 worst moments from 'Celebrity Boxing'
• Win, Lose or Draw: Ruben Rivera
• Page 2's All-Bizarre Injury Team
Tuesday, March 19, 2002
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