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New York, Las Vegas players shine brightest in March Madness

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Long known as the city that never sleeps, New York has a rival for that title in 24/7 Las Vegas, and in both places, stars shine as bright as the neon lights in Times Square or the Vegas Strip.

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Two of the biggest moments in this year's NCAA Tournament came in those two cities Thursday night — both thanks to players taking center stage in their hometowns.

Kansas State's Markquis Nowell's nearly no-look alley-oop pass while seemingly bickering with coach Jerome Tang quickly went viral.