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Andy Kennedy, a former NC State player and coach, returns to Raleigh as the UAB coach to face his old program for the first time in 37 years, highlighting his coaching style influenced by Jim Valvano and his personal connection to NC State.
UAB head coach Andy Kennedy was ejected from the game after losing his temper with officials when his team allowed a 20-0 run to the Memphis Tigers and blew a 22-point lead. The outburst came after a questionable non-call and a subsequent traveling violation, leading to a double-technical foul and Kennedy's ejection. Memphis capitalized on the situation, scoring four free throws to take the lead and complete a 26-2 run, turning the game around in a dramatic fashion.
North Texas beat UAB 68-61 to win the NIT championship, but UAB missed many free throws and officials missed two obvious shot-clock violations on the Mean Green, which led to five undeserved points that changed a tight game down the stretch. North Texas coach Grant McCasland called it the biggest game in North Texas history, but UAB basketball is still in a great place.