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Tyus Jones and Cole Aldrich Remember NCAA Tournament Runs

An exciting and unexpected NCAA tournament concludes tonight with a matchup between Villanova and Michigan.

March is a special time for many NBA players who have memories of the tournament from their college years. Tyus Jones and Cole Aldrich have especially positive recollections—both won national championships with Duke and Kansas, respectively. Jones and Aldrich spoke with radio host John Focke last week about their experiences.

“It was something that you’ll never forget,” said Jones. “We really believed in one another. When it got down to the Final Four and the championship game, we knew it was just fighting to the end and making that play.