The Latest: UNC's Berry says ankles are about 85 percent

North Carolina guard Joel Berry II says his injured ankles are at about 85 percent heading into Saturday's game against Oregon.

Ducks coach Dana Altman says he's more focused on a different losing streak.

South Carolina freshman Maik Kotsar is excited to have his parents see him play in person for the first time in his college career.

Asked how his team is handling the distractions of South Carolina's first trip to the Final Four, Gamecocks coach Frank Martin held up his cellphone.

With families and friends rolling into town Friday, Martin said the team has established rules for when and when players can hang out with hangers-on.

South Carolina star Sindarius Thornwell is back at University of Phoenix for media availabilities and practice one day after he stayed back at the team hotel because he was feeling ill.

The 6-foot-5 senior guard has been one of the tournament's biggest stars as he's led the Gamecocks to their first Final Four.

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