Florida Gulf Coast University's alley-oop hoop strategy

Deshawn Stephens, Chase Fieler
Florida Gulf Coast's Chase Fieler, top, dunks over San Diego State's Deshawn Stephens during the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Philadelphia.
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The NCAA men's basketball tournament continues tonight with four more games. By the end of the evening, there will be just eight teams left contending for the national championship.

The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles are using an offensive play called the alley-oop as a key part of their offensive strategy.

Morning Edition Producer Jim Bickal joins Cathy Wurzer to talk about the strategy.

Here's some YouTube video of FGCU at work.

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