They like Rodney White, a 6-9, 230-pound forward who played one year at North Carolina-Charlotte, but believe he will be gone by No. 7.

James starred in college at North Carolina-Charlotte.

In a tournament full of surprises, Hartford's run came to an end yesterday with a 3-0 loss at North Carolina-Charlotte.

White, 21, averaged 18.7 points last season for North Carolina-Charlotte.

North Carolina-Charlotte got 33 points from Byron Dinkins but fell to 6-3.

The 6-foot-8-inch Maxwell spent eight years with the Boston Celtics after playing college ball at North Carolina-Charlotte.

Iowa State will oppose North Carolina-Charlotte in the second game.

Syracuse (6-0) meets North Carolina-Charlotte in Saturday night's championship game.

It will play Davidson, which defeated North Carolina-Charlotte.

John Tart, the soccer coach at North Carolina-Charlotte, worked indefatigably to make the final four a success.