Kansas announced Thursday that coach Bill Self will miss the Jayhawks’ NCAA tournament opener against Howard as he continues to recover from a recent health issue.… Continue Reading »
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NCAA tournament: Live updates, news, stats, takeaways from the first round
Sights and sounds from the ESPN staff at each and every regional site from the first two days of action.… Continue Reading »
Beard speaks at Ole Miss, skips arrest questions
Ole Miss on Tuesday introduced the Rebels’ new men’s basketball coach Chris Beard, who repeatedly declined to discuss specifics regarding his December domestic violence arrest that led to his eventual firing as coach of the Texas Longhorns.… Continue Reading »
Barack Obama reveals his March Madness brackets
Avid basketball fan — and 44th president of the United States — Barack Obama cast his predictions for who will cut down the nets in the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments.… Continue Reading »
NCAA tournament picks: Thursday cheat sheet
The 2023 NCAA tournament is finally here with a loaded Thursday slate, and Doug Kezirian is here to make sense of the madness and offer his best college basketball picks.… Continue Reading »
Roberts: ‘Hopeful’ Self available for KU opener
Norm Roberts, who’s been filling in for Bill Self as Kansas coach, said the Jayhawks are “hopeful” Self will be able to work Thursday’s NCAA tournament opener.… Continue Reading »
Purdue’s Edey lone unanimous All-America pick
Purdue 7-footer Zach Edey is the lone unanimous pick for the AP All-America men’s basketball team. He’s joined on the first team by Trayce Jackson-Davis, Jalen Wilson, Marcus Sasser and Brandon Miller.… Continue Reading »
Wade’s deal with McNeese includes 5-game ban
New McNeese State coach Will Wade’s contract includes a five-game suspension and an off-campus recruiting restriction until August.… Continue Reading »
Charleston’s Dalton Bolon in seventh season, proud of ‘dad shoes’
Dalton Bolon is one of the oldest players in this year’s NCAA tournament — and his footwear of choice befits his veteran status.… Continue Reading »
SDSU’s NCAA tourney flight delayed because of Joe Biden
President Joe Biden and Air Force One’s presence in San Diego this week caused the Aztecs’ charter flight to Orlando for the NCAA tournament to be delayed.… Continue Reading »