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Obama’s NCAA brackets, 2011 edition. Final Four Duke vs Ohio State, Kansas vs Pitt

By Sun-Times Wire

WASHINGTON–President Obama filled out his NCAA tournament brackets, putting down his 2011 picks for the third year in a row on ESPN.

Obama’s Final Four selections: Duke vs. Ohio State and Kansas vs. Pitt.

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