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Early birds no more: Kansas, which has made quick March exits in recent years, now has the pieces to win it all, thanks to a three-guard lineup and a more focused Drew Gooden. (College Basketball).(Statistical Data Included)

The Sporting News

| February 04, 2002 | Veltrop, Kyle | COPYRIGHT 2002 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The Allen Fieldhouse crowd has shrunk from 16,300 to two, but Drew Gooden still is performing. It has been an hour since his latest on-court treasure, and now he has a story to tell, one about Oklahoma, Kansas' spirited but defeated opponent this January Saturday.

Gooden walks in a drafty concourse that is empty, save for a couple of oblivious concession workers counting change or sweeping up popcorn, and, with his eyes bouncing from one companion to the next, tells his tale excitedly: "You should have seen it out there today. Man, it was tough! A whole lot of stuff going on that people didn't see on TV.

"Look at my finger" Gooden says while displaying a ...

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