Final Four: Virginia Commonwealth University?!

The Takeaway

Virginia Commonwealth University, ranked number 11, turned the college basketball world upside down yesterday, with an upset win over the number one Kansas Jayhawks, earning a trip to the Final Four of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. VCU now faces Butler, while Kentucky goes against Connecticut. Takeaway sports contributor, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, believes VCU’s huge upset and deep journey into the tournament will give the team a huge boost, with top prospects actually considering going to the school.

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