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NCAA Makes Final Decision on Official After Dan Hurley Incident

NCAA Makes Final Decision on Official After Dan Hurley Incident

Summary

The NCAA made a decision not to include referee Roger Ayers in the Final Four games after an incident with UConn's coach Dan Hurley. Both Hurley and Ayers dismissed the incident as insignificant, with neither party expressing any concern.

Key Facts

  • Dan Hurley is the head coach of the UConn basketball team.
  • Hurley had a brief, non-confrontational incident with referee Roger Ayers during a game against Duke.
  • Both Hurley and Ayers described the incident as unimportant.
  • Roger Ayers has worked as a referee in seven previous Final Fours.
  • The NCAA did not select Ayers for officiating in the upcoming Final Four.
  • The UConn team will face Illinois in the Final Four on April 4.

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