Nolan Smith scored 29 points and Duke returned to the Final Four for the first time in six years by beating Baylor 78-71 on Sunday in the South Regional final, ending the Bears' charming run to college basketball redemption.

Tweety Carter and LaceDarius Dunn are the Baylor version of Scottie and MJ, although a moment ago they looked more like Montana and Rice.

New Mexico star Darington Hobson crashed hard to the court when he was fouled on a drive to the basket. He remained down for a couple of minutes and appeared to be holding his left wrist as he was helped to the bench. After a media timeout he returned to take the free throws and missed both.