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In the second game of the 2021 Final Four game, it was a clash of history. Undefeated Gonzaga was taking on UCLA, who came out the First Four and played their way into the 2021 Final Four. Gonzaga came in as heavy favorites being favored by 14 points. However, things were not gonna be so easy, as UCLA put a strong effort, in one of the best games recent March Madness history.
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First Half:
This first half was a barn burner. UCLA and Gonzaga traded baskets, going back Johnny Juzang lead the way for the Bruins with 15 points. UCLA played an up-tempo pace, hitting shots from all over the floor and moving the ball around. They were also able to frustrate Drew Timme, by smothering him whenever he got into the paint. Though the Zags had no problem scoring with Joel Ayayi scoring 16 points, going a perfect 6 of 6 from the field. Tyger Campbell was also a standout, running the Bruins offense almost perfectly. UCLA played a rea
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March 14, 2021, 8:00 AM·33 min read
After free agency, and just after the NFL draft closes up shop on May 1, there’s one more way teams can solidify their rosters: The decision to exercise the fifth-year option on first-round draft picks from four years before. The decisions have to be made before May 3, and if the team declines the option on the player, that player becomes a free agent a year earlier, unless a longer-term deal happens.
At this time, none of the first-rounders in the 2018 class have signed second contracts; that’s more likely to happen in the 2022 league year. Teams have those players on relatively cheap deals based on slotted contracts; even 2018 first-overall pick Baker Mayfield will make just $920,000 in base salary, and a $4,936,770 roster bonus. His prorated bonus of $5,462,360 will also count against the 2021 cap, so Mayfield represents a 2021 cap hit o