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New York, Las Vegas players shine brightest in March Madness

Published March 24, 2023 7:34 PM

By MARK ANDERSON and RALPH D. RUSSO
AP Sports Writers

LAS VEGAS (AP) — New York has a notable rival for the title the city that never sleeps in 24/7 Las Vegas. Two of the biggest moments in this year’s NCAA Tournament came in those two cities Thursday night, both thanks to players taking center stage in their hometowns. New York native Markquis Nowell had an NCAA-record 19 assists for Kansas State in its win over Michigan State. Las Vegas native Julian Strawther made a shot from the logo with 7.2 seconds left that put Gonzaga ahead for good against UCLA. Both are hoping to follow up those performances in their hometowns in the Elite Eight.

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