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He's a bellicose, sarcastic sideline ranter. But no one draws up game plans -- or makes his players believe in them -- like Louisville coach Jeff Walz.

Former UConn All-American Shea Ralph is once again helping the Huskies win. This time, it's as an assistant coach.

As is usually the case for Louisville, Angel McCoughtry earned the headlines in the Big East semifinal victory over Pitt. But Candyce Bingham's level-headed leadership is just as important.

In about seven minutes of game time, Charde Houston scored seven points, grabbed four rebounds and played stellar defense to help the Huskies fight off a Louisville rally in the second half of Tuesday's Big East final.

This season, Louisville is a lot more than a one-woman show. And because Angel McCoughtry has made the switch from "me" to "we," the Cardinals came away Sunday with a win over Rutgers and a spot in the Big East semifinals.