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The Wildcast, Episode 94: Greg Hansen talks Sean Elliott, Steve Kerr and 1988 Final Four
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The Wildcast, Episode 94: Greg Hansen talks Sean Elliott, Steve Kerr and 1988 Final Four

  • Ryan Finley
  • Mar 28, 2018
  • Mar 28, 2018 Updated Apr 3, 2018
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The Wildcast, Episode 94: Greg Hansen talks Sean Elliott, Steve Kerr and 1988 Final Four
Star columnist Greg Hansen looks back at the team that captured Tucson’s hearts, 30 years later, and talks about what made the 1988 Final Four team so special.

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