Kentucky coach John Calipari urged officials to keep the NCAA tournament from ballooning past its current 68-team format, saying, “Don’t mess with something that’s great.”… Continue Reading »
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‘Built on adversity,’ Grambling rallies for historic win
Returning to what he considers his “second home,” coach Donte’ Jackson led Grambling State to a come-from-behind overtime win Wednesday night in the Tigers’ NCAA tournament debut.… Continue Reading »
Wade: Federal probe ruined lives ‘for very little’
McNeese coach Will Wade, who was fired by LSU in 2022 amid a federal probe into illegal payments to players, said others whose lives were “ruined” should be allowed to return.… Continue Reading »
Buffs survive cold shooting, pull out First Four win
KJ Simpson and Colorado struggled with their shot all night but managed to find their touch in the final minutes Wednesday night to beat Boise State 60-53 in a First Four matchup.… Continue Reading »
Lame-duck LBSU coach: ‘I’m a ‘Seinfeld’ episode’
Dan Monson, who was fired by Long Beach State on March 11 only to lead the team to the NCAA tournament five days later, described the past week as “surreal” and like being in the “twilight zone.”… Continue Reading »
Sources: SMU fires coach Lanier after 2 seasons
SMU has fired coach Rob Lanier after just two seasons, sources told ESPN on Thursday.… Continue Reading »
Men’s NCAA tournament: Live updates, analysis as March Madness begins
With reporters positioned in arenas all over the country for the NCAA tournament, ESPN keeps you up to date and in the know.… Continue Reading »
Izzo: NCAA selection process needs more nuance
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, whose Spartans are a 9-seed in this year’s NCAA tournament, says he believes the selection process needs less analytics and more nuance when choosing the 68-team field.… Continue Reading »
Marquette’s Kolek participating in full-court drills
Marquette coach Shaka Smart says star guard Tyler Kolek has been practicing in 5-on-5 drills this week as the 2023 Big East player of the year gets ready to return from an oblique injury.… Continue Reading »
Looking back on notable March Madness Cinderella runs
Since 1985, there have been just six instances where a double-digit-seeded school reached the Final Four.… Continue Reading »