The Arizona Wildcats defeated the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels in the 1997 NCAA basketball Final Four semifinal game in Indianapolis. Final score: 66-58.
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Star Sports Basketball Tab---UA A.J. Bramlett and Miles Simon hug at midcourt after defeating the Tarheels in the first game of the final four. Photo by David Sanders Copyright 2000 The Arizona Daily Star Event:Game; Action:Celebrating; Mood:Joy; PLS:Basketball; Book:C; People: Miles Simon, A.J. Bramlett UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; Star Sports Basketball Tab---UA Miles Simon laughs about what its like to be on the same team with Mike Bibby (right) as they met the media the Sunday morning after their win over North Carolina to advance to the final game Monday night. Photo by David Sanders. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Event:Press Conference; PLS:Basketball; Book:G; People: Miles Simon, Mike Bibby UA Press Conference after the winning against North Carolina
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Neg~77309; Arizona fans Jerry Pillarelli (left) and cactus head Cecilia Forbes, both from Atlanta, show their UA support during a pep rally before the North Carolina game Saturday. Photo by David Sanders. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Identity:Fan; PLS:Basketball; UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; Jason Terry steals the ball from Shammond Williams with the help of Mike Bibby helping from behind. Final Four game against North Carolina. Photo by David Sanders Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star PLS:Basketball; People: Jason Terry, Shammond Williams UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; A. J. Bramlett winces in pain after injuring his foot in the second half of the Final Four game against North Carolina. Photo by David Sanders Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Event:Injury; Identity:Athlete; PLS:Basketball; People: A.J. Bramlett UA vs. North Carolina
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Star Sports Basketball Tab----UA Josh Pastner begins to celebrate the Wildcats' victory over North Carolina to advance to the championship game. David Sanders photo. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star UA:/Basketball; Event:Game; Identity:Athlete; Action:Cheering; PLS:Basketball; Book:F; People: Josh Pastner UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; Star Sports----UA Mike Bibby takes the ball from Shammond Williams in the first half. Photo by David Sanders. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Event:Game; PLS:Basketball; Book:C; People: Mike Bibby, Shammond Williams UA vs. North Carolina
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Coach Lute Olson yelling instructions during the North Carolina game. Bennett Davison is at the right. Photo by David Sanders Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star UA:Basketball; Identity:Coach; PLS:Basketball; Book:C; People: Lute Olson UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; Ed Cota guards Miles Simon. Photo by David Sanders Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Identity:Athlete; PLS:Basketball; People: Miles Simon, Ed Cota U A vs. North Carolina
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An Arizona Wildcats fan at the 1997 NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis, IN.
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Young fans clamor for an autograph from Arizona's Josh Pastner, a future NCAA Division 1 coach, after open practice at the 1997 NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis.
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Neg~77309; A.J. Bramlett shoots over Serge Zwikker of North Carolina during Final Four game. photo by david sanders Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star PLS:Basketball; Book:C; People: A.J. Bramlett, Serge Zwikker UA vs.
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Neg~77309; UA's Eugene Edgerson goes for a rebound with the help of the head of North Carolina's Ed Cota in Indianapolis. Photo by David Sanders. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star PLS:Basketball; People: Eugene Edgerson, Ed Cota Ua vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; Star Caliente/Southern Arizona--01/10/99----UA mascot Wilbur the Wildcat walks on the court during the semi-final game of the NCAA basketball championship against North Carolina in Indianapolis. Photo by David Sanders. Photo taken on 3/29/97. Neg. #77309. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Identity:Mascot; Action:Walking; PLS:Basketball; Book:E; People: Wilbur MARCH 9, 2003 E1 Star file photo: Wilbur Wildcat may get to see his Kentucky "cousin" in the Final Four.
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Neg~77309; North Carolina coach Dean Smith argues a call with one of the refs to no avail during the Final Four game against Arizona. Photo by David Sanders Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Identity:Coach; Action:Arguing; PLS:Basketball; Book:C; People: Dean Smith UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; NCAA UA's AJ Bramlett grabs a rebound against North Carolina's Ed Cota (left) and Vince Carter (right) in the NCAA semi-final game in Indianapolis. Photo by David Sanders. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Identity:Athlete; PLS:Basketball; People: A.J. Bramlett UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; Bennett Davison and Antawn Jamison of North Carolina fight for a loose ball during Final Four game. Photo by David Sanders Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star PLS:Basketball; Book:C; People: Bennett Davison, Antawn Jamison UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~digital; Lute Olson at press conference after North Carolina Final Four game in Indianapolis. Photo by David Sanders. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Identity:Coach; PLS:Basketball; Book:C; People: Lute Olson
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Michael Dickerson and Lute Olson share a moment near the end of the game against North Carolina in the Final Four. Photo by David Sanders / The Arizona Daily Star
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Neg~77309; Star Sports Basketball Tab--UA AJ Bramlett (in back) and Bennett Davison get congratulated by AZ fans after their win over North Carolina in Indianapolis. Photo by David Sanders. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Event:Game; Identity:Athlete; PLS:Basketball; Book:G; People: A.J. Bramlett UA vs. North Carolina Final Four game
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Neg~77309; Bennett Davison grabs a rebound against North Carolina's Antwan Jamison during their semi-final game in Indianapolis. Photo by David Sanders. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star PLS:Basketball; People: Bennett Davison photo was published in Champions extra edition
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Neg~77309; Star Sports----Bobbi Olson gets congratulated by UA cheerleaders after their win over North Carolina in the Final 4 in Indianapolis. Photo by David Sanders. Copyright 2000 The Arizona Daily Star Action:Celebrating; Book:C; People: Bobbi Olson UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; Star Sports Basketball Tab---The Arizona bench jumps with joy as the Wildcats defeats the North Carolina Tarheels 66-58 in the Final Four. Photo by David Sanders Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Event:Game; Action:Cheering; Mood:Joy; PLS:Basketball; Book:G; People: Quynn Tebbs UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; Star Sports--UA's Donnell Harris (Left) A.J. Bramlett, center, and Bennett Davison share an emotional moment after the UA's victory over North Carolina. After their Final 4 first round. Photo by David Sanders. Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star Organization:NCAA:National Collegiate Athletic Association; Event:Game; Action:Celebrating; PLS:Basketball; Book:D; People: Donnell Harris, A.J. Bramlett, Bennett Davison UA vs. North Carolina
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Neg~77309; Star Sports Basketball Tab. UA's Miles Simon and Mike Bibby celebrate after their victory over North Carolina in the semi-finals at the Final Four. Photo by David Sanders 3/3/97 neg 77309 Copyright 1996 The Arizona Daily Star UA:Basketball; Action:Celebrating; PLS:Basketball; People: Miles Simon, Mike Bibby
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