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Kentucky's basketball team, under coach Mark Pope, achieved an impressive victory over No. 1 Purdue in an exhibition game, emphasizing themes of sacrifice, unity, and purpose-driven play, with Pope inspiring his team through a sermon-like speech about care, humility, and brotherhood.
No. 1 Purdue and No. 11 NC State secure spots in the men's Final Four following victories over No. 2 Tennessee and No. 4 Duke, respectively. NC State's unexpected run is fueled by forward DJ Burns, while Purdue's success is attributed to star player Zach Edey. The Wolfpack's women's team also clinched a spot in the Final Four, making NC State the first NCAA Division I program since 2017 to send both its men's and women's basketball teams to the Final Four.