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Fri., April 4: Hansbrough wins Oscar Robertson Trophy: Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina's 6-9 junior All-American from Poplar Bluff, Mo., has been chosen winner of the Oscar Robertson Trophy for the 2007-08 season.

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Thurs., April 3: LSU-Shreveport's Porter to be presented with Courage Award

Mon., March 31: USA Today's Wieberg elected to USBWA Hall of Fame

The presentation of the Oscar Robertson Trophy to UNC's Tyler Hansbrough by "The Big O" himself was a highlight in San Antonio.

Joe Mitch: The U.S. Basketball Writers Association had another great turnout for its player and coach of the year breakfast at the NCAA men's Final Four in San Antonio, with nearly 300 people in attendance the day before the national semifinals. Hosted by the San Antonio Sports Foundation, the breakfast honored North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough as player of the year and Drake's Keno Davis as coach of the year. Hansbrough received the Oscar Robertson Trophy as player of the year from "The Big O" himself. Davis was presented with the Henry Iba Award.

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Thurs., April 3: USBWA announces 2007-08 women's honors | All-time women's honors

Tues., March 18: Drake's Davis wins Henry Iba Coach of the Year Award

K-State's Beasley is Freshman of the Year | ESPN pair selected for Katha Quinn Award

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Dick Jerardi: When somebody says "The Big O," there is no need for explanation.

Bryan Burwell: How does the Naismith Hall of Fame select its members? I ask that question every year.

Steve Carp: A smart editor, a good editor, will make sure their beat writer gets some time off.

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