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Historic Final Four Features Three Jewish Coaches

4/3/2025

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In a historic moment for the NCAA men's basketball Final Four, three Jewish coaches—Bruce Pearl of Auburn, Todd Golden of Florida, and Jon Scheyer of Duke—are making waves. Pearl's passionate call for the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander underscores the deep connections within the tournament, further highlighted by Houston's Emanuel Sharp, who was born in Israel.

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Story summary

In a historic moment for the NCAA men's basketball Final Four, three Jewish coaches—Bruce Pearl of Auburn, Todd Golden of Florida, and Jon Scheyer of Duke—are making waves. Pearl's passionate call for the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander underscores the deep connections within the tournament, further highlighted by Houston's Emanuel Sharp, who was born in Israel.