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Duke Prepares for Sweet 16 Battle as Penn Hires New Coach and Warriors Face Injury Setback

Amidst the NCAA tournament excitement, Penn hires Fran McCaffery as coach while the Warriors contend with a key injury ahead of their playoff push.

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Duke is gearing up for a Sweet 16 showdown against Arizona, featuring standout Caleb Love, who has previously challenged Duke’s defense. Meanwhile, Penn has hired Fran McCaffery as its new men's basketball coach following the dismissal of Steve Donahue, seeking to restore the program's former glory after a lackluster performance. McCaffery, a Quakers alum, aims to improve their NCAA Tournament prospects. In the NBA, LeBron James secured a win for the Lakers, furthering his legacy, but the Warriors face a significant hurdle as Gary Payton II is sidelined with a thumb injury, impacting their playoff strategy.

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  • Fran McCaffery's recent hiring as Penn's basketball coach highlights a new chapter for the Quakers, reflecting their aim to rebuild and compete after a challenging period under previous leadership.
  • McCaffery's tenure at Iowa demonstrated his ability to develop players and achieve success at a competitive level, which he hopes to replicate at Penn to bring the program back to prominence in the Ivy League.

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