The Early Lead: NCAA Tournament


Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Rick Pitino will get tattoo of a cardinal on his shoulder
By Cindy Boren
Louisville coach will make good on promise to get inked if his players won the national championship.

By Cindy Boren  |  02:27 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Louisville, NCAA tournament, Rick Pitino

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 04/09/2013

Luke Hancock leads Louisville win with his ailing father watching
By Cindy Boren
Louisville junior's big night is made more special by the presence of his father, who is battling and undisclosed ailment.

By Cindy Boren  |  09:14 AM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Louisville, Luke Hancock, NCAA tournament

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 04/08/2013

National championship game: Louisville vs. Michigan
By Alex Prewitt and Cindy Boren
Join Alex Prewitt and Cindy Boren for tonight's NCAA championship game. They'll provide live coverage and analysis throughout game.

By Alex Prewitt and Cindy Boren  |  05:01 PM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:13 AM ET, 04/08/2013

Louisville vs. Michigan: Viewer's guide to NCAA championship game
By Cindy Boren
March Madness 2013 will come to an end as the Cardinals and Wolverines tip off.

By Cindy Boren  |  11:13 AM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Louisville, Michigan, NCAA tournament

Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 04/07/2013

Rick Pitino almost became Michigan's head coach, until his wife called him a lamb
By Alex Prewitt
Rick Pitino says he agreed to become the Michigan coach years ago, until his wife said something that forced him to think family first.

By Alex Prewitt  |  03:05 PM ET, 04/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Final Four, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:09 AM ET, 04/07/2013

The best and worst from Saturday's Final Four action
By Eric Detweiler
Check out some highlights from the national semifinals.

By Eric Detweiler  |  01:09 AM ET, 04/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:23 AM ET, 04/07/2013

Michigan escapes Syracuse in Final Four to advance to national title game
By Eric Detweiler
Michigan holds off Syracuse to clinch a spot in Monday's national title game opposite Louisville.

By Eric Detweiler  |  12:23 AM ET, 04/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:55 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Christian Laettner still draws jeers
By Eric Detweiler
Laettner drew boos during a halftime ceremony at the Final Four.

By Eric Detweiler  |  10:55 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:49 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Michigan's Mitch McGary continues breakout tournament
By Eric Detweiler
Michigan's Mitch McGary has continued his breakout NCAA tournament against Syracuse.

By Eric Detweiler  |  10:49 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Final Four, NCAA tournament

Posted at 09:09 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Louisville rallies into national title game with win over Wichita State
By Eric Detweiler
Louisville survived a scare from Wichita State to make its first national final since 1986.

By Eric Detweiler  |  09:09 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Final Four, NCAA tournament

Posted at 09:04 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Reaction shots: Louisville advances to championship game
By Cindy Boren
Cardinals, helped by some late calls, outlast Wichita State

By Cindy Boren  |  09:04 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Louisville, NCAA tournament

Posted at 08:33 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Wichita State turnover-less streak spans more than 26 minutes
By Eric Detweiler
The Shockers were careful with the ball against the Cardinals.

By Eric Detweiler  |  08:33 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Final Four, NCAA tournament

Posted at 08:14 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Rick Pitino's horse wins Santa Anita Derby
By Cindy Boren
Louisville coach has an ownership stake in Goldencents.

By Cindy Boren  |  08:14 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Louisville, NCAA tournament, Rick Pitino

Posted at 07:42 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Let's check in with Kevin Ware as Wichita State continues to lead Louisville
By Cindy Boren
Wichita State opens the second half strong, much to the injured Louisville player's dismay.

By Cindy Boren  |  07:42 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Kevin Ware, Louisville, NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:33 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Wichita State starts strong vs. Louisville in Final Four
By Eric Detweiler
Shockers have a slim halftime lead on the Cardinals.

By Eric Detweiler  |  07:33 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:12 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Louisville turns to walk-on Tim Henderson in Final Four
By Eric Detweiler
Walk-on is seeing action in place of the injured Kevin Ware.

By Eric Detweiler  |  07:12 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Final Four, NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:08 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Phil Jackson calls the game on Twitter
By Cindy Boren
Mr. 11 Rings shares his thoughts about Louisville-Wichita State. More, Phil, more.

By Cindy Boren  |  07:08 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament, Phil Jackson

Posted at 06:31 PM ET, 04/06/2013

It's Will Ferrell. (Using Ron Burgundy's press pass?)
By Cindy Boren
Comedian takes in Louisville game against Wichita State.

By Cindy Boren  |  06:31 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament, Will Ferrell

Posted at 06:18 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Kevin Ware is in the house
By Cindy Boren
Broken leg and all, Louisville guard gets a front-row seat. And has plans for cutting down the nets.

By Cindy Boren  |  06:18 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Kevin Ware, Louisville, NCAA tournament

Posted at 05:51 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Jim Boeheim is asked about the "r" word. Again.
By Cindy Boren
Syracuse coach reiterates that he isn't going to retire after the NCAA tournament.

By Cindy Boren  |  05:51 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Jim Boeheim, NCAA tournament, Syracuse

Posted at 05:38 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Wichita State fan sports a Wushock look. All righty then.
By Cindy Boren
One fan is shocking with the shockers against Louisville all right.

By Cindy Boren  |  05:38 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament, Wichita State

Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Kevin Ware heads for Louisville's bench
By Cindy Boren
Cardinals' injured star joins teammates in Atlanta for Final Four

By Cindy Boren  |  05:04 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Kevin Ware, Louisville, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 04/06/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: A viewer's guide to the Final Four
By Mark Giannotto
A viewer's guide for Saturday's Final Four games

By Mark Giannotto  |  01:50 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, College basketball; NCAA tournament 2013

Posted at 01:59 PM ET, 04/05/2013

Final Four: Wichita State's players didn't know much about Wichita
By Alex Prewitt
"When I first heard the word 'Wichita,' I'm thinking a small country town, people walking around with cowboy boots on, things like that," forward Carl Hall said Friday.

By Alex Prewitt  |  01:59 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Final Four, March Madness, NCAA tournament, Wichita State

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 04/02/2013

Kevin Ware released from hospital, heads back to "my brothers"
By Cindy Boren
Guard goes back to Louisville with Final Four weekend in mind.

By Cindy Boren  |  01:31 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Kevin Ware, Louisville, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Andy Enfield named USC coach; will success follow him?
By Cindy Boren
Coach leaves Florida Gulf Coast after its Dunk City run in the NCAA tournament.

By Cindy Boren  |  10:39 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Andy Enfield, College basketball, NCAA tournament, USC

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Kevin Ware says: "I've never had this much support in my life"
By Cindy Boren
Injured Louisville star Kevin Ware hears from sports stars and celebrities after breaking his leg.

By Cindy Boren  |  09:14 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Kevin Ware, Louisville, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Kevin Ware is up on crutches in hospital (photo)
By Cindy Boren
Louisville player will remain in the hospital until at least Tuesday.

By Cindy Boren  |  01:13 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kevin Ware, Louisville, NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Kevin Ware injury: Joe Theismann says, "My heart goes out to him"
By Cindy Boren
Former Redskins quarterback knows a thing or two about compound fractures suffered on national TV.

By Cindy Boren  |  11:21 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Joe Theismann, Kevin Ware, NCAA tournament

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Kevin Ware recovers from surgery as Louisville marches on
By Cindy Boren
Louisville rallys after sophomore guard suffers gruesome broken leg in Elite Eight victory.

By Cindy Boren  |  09:12 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Kevin Ware, Louisville, NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:50 PM ET, 03/31/2013

Kevin Ware awaiting surgery as Louisville teammates rally for big win over Duke
By Mark Giannotto
Ware said to be resting comfortably at a hospital as Cardinals win one for him.

By Mark Giannotto  |  07:50 PM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kevin Ware, NCAA tournament

Posted at 06:01 PM ET, 03/31/2013

Louisville's Kevin Ware suffers gruesome leg injury
By Mark Giannotto
Louisville's Kevin Ware suffers gruesome leg injury, players and coaches shattered.

By Mark Giannotto  |  06:01 PM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 05:12 PM ET, 03/31/2013

Weird photos highlight Michigan's Elite Eight win over Florida
By Mark Giannotto
Michigan's Elite Eight win over Florida was cause for some photographic strangeness.

By Mark Giannotto  |  05:12 PM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 03/31/2013

Michigan routs Florida to earn Final Four trip
By Mark Giannotto
Wolverines back in the Final Four for the first time in 20 years.

By Mark Giannotto  |  04:46 PM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 03/31/2013

Michigan's Nik Stauskas can't miss
By Mark Giannotto
The Canadian hasn't missed a field goal attempt, and the Wolverines are rolling against Florida.

By Mark Giannotto  |  03:33 PM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 03/31/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: Viewer's Guide to Sunday's Elite Eight action
By Mark Giannotto
A viewer's guide to Sunday's Elite Eight action

By Mark Giannotto  |  07:02 AM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 NCAA tournament, College basketball, March Madness

Posted at 10:03 PM ET, 03/30/2013

2013 NCAA tournament: Wichita State earns a trip to the Final Four
By Mark Giannotto
Wichita State is headed to the Final Four after upsetting Ohio State Saturday night.

By Mark Giannotto  |  10:03 PM ET, 03/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 NCAA tournament, College basketball, March Madness

Posted at 08:23 PM ET, 03/30/2013

Wichita State just 20 minutes away from pulling off biggest shocker yet
By Mark Giannotto
Wichita State leads Ohio State at halftime in the Elite Eight.

By Mark Giannotto  |  08:23 PM ET, 03/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 06:55 PM ET, 03/30/2013

Ten years later, Syracuse is back in the Final Four
By Mark Giannotto
The Orange is headed to Atlanta after win over Marquette.

By Mark Giannotto  |  06:55 PM ET, 03/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 05:53 PM ET, 03/30/2013

Marquette had trouble against Syracuse's 2-3 zone in the first half
By Mark Giannotto

By Mark Giannotto  |  05:53 PM ET, 03/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 03/30/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: Viewer's guide to Saturday's Elite Eight games
By Alex Prewitt
Preview Saturday's two region finals with a quick primer.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:02 PM ET, 03/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:03 AM ET, 03/30/2013

The best and worst from Friday's NCAA tournament action
By Alex Prewitt
Breaking down the night, mostly in GIF and embedded tweet form.

By Alex Prewitt  |  01:03 AM ET, 03/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:29 AM ET, 03/30/2013

Florida Gulf Coast's miracle run ends against Florida in Sweet 16
By Alex Prewitt
Florida's defense has forced 13 Eagles turnovers by intermission.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:29 AM ET, 03/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:23 AM ET, 03/30/2013

Hot-shooting Seth Curry sends Duke past Michigan State, into Elite Eight
By Alex Prewitt
Krzyzewski bests Izzo as the Blue Devils move onto the Elite Eight.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:23 AM ET, 03/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:25 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Trey Burke's clutch three-pointer powers Michigan past Kansas in instant classic
By Alex Prewitt
Burke's shot sent the game into overtime, before the Wolverines clinched an Elite Eight berth.

By Alex Prewitt  |  10:25 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 09:40 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Russ Smith, Louisville sprint past Oregon and into Elite Eight
By Alex Prewitt
The enigmatic yet electric guard paced top-seeded Louisville with 31 points.

By Alex Prewitt  |  09:40 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 08:12 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Kansas PG Elijah Johnson called for flagrant foul after hitting Mitch McGary below the belt
By Alex Prewitt
Ouch.

By Alex Prewitt  |  08:12 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 08:10 PM ET, 03/29/2013

'Worldwide Wes' barred from credentialed areas in Indianapolis
By Alex Prewitt
Security guards stood at the ready, armed with pictures of the influential basketball power broker areas.

By Alex Prewitt  |  08:10 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament, Worldwide Wes

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 03/29/2013

NCAA Tournament 2013: Viewer's guide to Friday's Sweet 16 games
By Alex Prewitt
A quick primer for the second and final day before the Elite Eight.

By Alex Prewitt  |  04:31 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:51 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Wichita State wraps up night with rout over La Salle, Elite Eight berth
By Alex Prewitt
The No. 9 Shockers advanced to their first-ever Elite Eight, while La Salle's brilliant run struck midnight.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:51 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:44 AM ET, 03/29/2013

The best and worst from Thursday's NCAA tournament action
By Alex Prewitt
Recap all the action, mostly in GIF form.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:44 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:23 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Doug Gottlieb had a rough start to Thursday's NCAA tournament coverage
By Alex Prewitt
Gottlieb said he was there to bring "the white man's perspective," which didn't go over well.

By Alex Prewitt  |  11:23 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:17 PM ET, 03/28/2013

LaQuinton Ross's late three-pointer powers Ohio State past Arizona
By Alex Prewitt
The sophomore didn't hesitate in launching the game-winner with two seconds left.

By Alex Prewitt  |  10:17 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 09:35 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Marquette crushes Miami, earns first Elite Eight berth since 2003
By Alex Prewitt
The Hurricanes struggled from the field and saw their NCAA tournament end at Verizon Center.

By Alex Prewitt  |  09:35 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 08:17 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Miami had a pretty rough first half against Marquette
By Alex Prewitt
The Hurricanes can't shoot the ball into any body of water.

By Alex Prewitt  |  08:17 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:03 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Ex-Syracuse assistant Bernie Fine suing ESPN for defamation
By Alex Prewitt
Fine and his wife have both filed suit against the major sports network.

By Alex Prewitt  |  07:03 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bernie Fine, College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 06:54 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Marquette center Chris Outle starts for Golden Eagles with glass eye
By Alex Prewitt
Otule's has overcome much hardship at Marquette.

By Alex Prewitt  |  06:54 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, Marquette, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:48 PM ET, 03/28/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: Viewer's guide to Thursday's Sweet 16 games
By Mark Giannotto
The NCAA tournament's Sweet 16 kicks off Thursday night. Here's a preview of what to expect.

By Mark Giannotto  |  01:48 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament 2013; March Madness; college basketball

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Indiana basketball gets Washington area boost from assistant Kenny Johnson
By Matt Bonesteel
Oxon Hill native boosts Hoosiers' recruiting, in-game coaching.

By Matt Bonesteel  |  11:31 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Indiana, NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Brittney Griner has three dunks as Baylor rolls (video)
By Cindy Boren
Baylor star finished with 33 points, 22 rebounds in final home game in Waco.

By Cindy Boren  |  11:09 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baylor, Britney Griner, College basketball, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Indiana's Victor Oladipo has come a long way, shoots up NBA draft board
By Rick Maese
Indiana guard is "one of the most improved players in the last four or five drafts," an NBA executive says.

By Rick Maese  |  10:08 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament, Victor Oladipo

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 03/25/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: A viewer's guide to the Sweet 16
By Cindy Boren
How and when to watch when play resumes Thursday night in the men's tournament.

By Cindy Boren  |  01:35 PM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:05 AM ET, 03/25/2013

The best and worst from Sunday's NCAA tournament action
By Alex Prewitt
Relive all the action from the second round, mostly in GIF form.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:05 AM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:49 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Miami's Jim Larranaga heading back to Washington D.C.
By Alex Prewitt
Seven years after George Mason's miraculous run, Miami's coach returns back to the District.

By Alex Prewitt  |  11:49 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Jim Larranaga, March Madness, Miami, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:44 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Ty Garland's shot brings La Salle into Sweet 16
By Alex Prewitt
Garland hit a runner, sending the SEC champs packing.

By Alex Prewitt  |  10:44 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:21 PM ET, 03/24/2013

UCLA officially fires Ben Howland after early NCAA tournament exit
By Alex Prewitt
It's official. Howland is out.

By Alex Prewitt  |  10:21 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament, UCLA

Posted at 09:38 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Florida 'Golf' Coast's miracle run continues into Sweet 16
By Alex Prewitt
The Eagles are the first No. 15 seed ever to advance past the first weekend.

By Alex Prewitt  |  09:38 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 08:46 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Minnesota exits NCAA tournament, Tubby Smith speculation begins anew
By Alex Prewitt
The hot seat buzz has begun again for the Gophers' coach.

By Alex Prewitt  |  08:46 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 08:05 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Tim Tebow refuels plane, congratulates Wichita State
By Alex Prewitt
What a swell guy he is. Seriously.

By Alex Prewitt  |  08:05 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament, Tim Tebow

Posted at 07:53 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Florida Gulf Coast won't stop dunking
By Alex Prewitt
Eagles are at it again vs. San Diego State.

By Alex Prewitt  |  07:53 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:43 PM ET, 03/24/2013

North Carolina vs. Kansas: Roy Williams falls to former team in NCAA tournament
By Alex Prewitt
The Tar Heels started strong, faded fast.

By Alex Prewitt  |  07:43 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament, Roy Williams

Posted at 05:21 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Victor Oladipo helps Indiana beat upset-minded Temple
By Alex Prewitt
Indiana's all-American hit a game-clinching three-pointer late.

By Alex Prewitt  |  05:21 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 03/24/2013

"Chico, please." Charles Barkley, like everyone, knows refs blew call in Iowa State-Ohio State game
By Cindy Boren
NCAA official admits the call that helped Ohio State beat Iowa State was wrong.

By Cindy Boren  |  03:34 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Charles Barkley, College basketball, NCAA tournament

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Aaron Craft's late shot sends Ohio State to Sweet 16
By Alex Prewitt
Atoning for his late-game errors, Craft made it count at the buzzer.

By Alex Prewitt  |  03:12 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Iowa State's Chris Babb rolls his ankle (GIF)
By Cindy Boren
Ankles don't bend the way the guard's did in the Cyclones' game against Ohio State.

By Cindy Boren  |  01:33 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chris Babb, College basketball, Iowa State, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Behind-the-scenes video after Oregon's second-round win
By Alex Prewitt
The Ducks are still dancing.

By Alex Prewitt  |  01:25 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament, Oregon

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Syracuse star Michael Carter-Williams's house caught fire last night
By Alex Prewitt
The Orange guard's family thankfully suffered no injuries.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:12 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament, Syracuse

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 03/24/2013

There's a Florida Gulf Coast University 'Dunk City' rap now
By Alex Prewitt
"Dunkin' on the beat..."

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:00 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, FGCU, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 03/24/2013

Marquette coach Buzz Williams had quite the postgame press conference
By Alex Prewitt
Williams rants about the current state of journalism, and really just wants a hamburger.

By Alex Prewitt  |  11:37 AM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:43 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Wichita State's mascot is interesting
By Cindy Boren
Say this for Wushock: It isn't one of those cuddly, furry mascots.

By Cindy Boren  |  11:43 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament, Wichita State

Posted at 11:26 PM ET, 03/23/2013

The best and worst from Saturday's NCAA tournament action
By Alex Prewitt
Relive the performances, the plays and the GIFs all in one place.

By Alex Prewitt  |  11:26 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:16 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Gonzaga is first No. 1 seed to fall after losing to Wichita State
By Alex Prewitt
The Shockers advance to the Sweet 16, while the Zags leave empty-handed.

By Alex Prewitt  |  11:16 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:56 PM ET, 03/23/2013

No more last-second magic for Brad Stevens and Butler in loss to Marquette
By Alex Prewitt
Golden Eagles are headed to Verizon Center.

By Alex Prewitt  |  10:56 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:12 PM ET, 03/23/2013

UCLA fires Ben Howland, report says
By Cindy Boren
Bruins lost to Minnesota on Friday night in an NCAA tournament game.

By Cindy Boren  |  10:12 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ben Howland, College basketball, NCAA tournament, UCLA

Posted at 09:38 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Brad Stevens gets an edge for Butler from stats guru
By Cindy Boren
Butler coach uses Drew Cannon's expertise with numbers invaluable analysis.

By Cindy Boren  |  09:38 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brad Stevens, Butler, College basketball, NCAA tournament

Posted at 09:07 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Arizona pep band member has those moves like Jagger
By Alex Prewitt
Enthused Wildcats fan wins the day.

By Alex Prewitt  |  09:07 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:45 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Harvard guard Siyani Chambers chips tooth against Arizona
By Alex Prewitt
The Harvard point guard chipped his tooth during a collision.

By Alex Prewitt  |  07:45 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:32 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Sad Ram Fan isn't enjoying the Colorado State game
By Cindy Boren
With loss to Louisville, the NCAA tournament bids this fan adieu.

By Cindy Boren  |  07:32 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Colorado State, Louisville, NCAA tournament

Posted at 06:57 PM ET, 03/23/2013

James Brown played some basketball at Harvard
By Cindy Boren
CBS broadcaster focuses on football and "The NFL Today" now.

By Cindy Boren  |  06:57 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Harvard, James Brown, NCAA tournament

Posted at 06:31 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Louisville sitting pretty against Colorado State after first-half buzzer-beater
By Alex Prewitt
Montrezl Harrell canned a baseline jumper with 0.1 of a second left in the first half.

By Alex Prewitt  |  06:31 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 06:05 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Louisville's Montrezl Harrell appears to be growing
By Cindy Boren
Louisville's talented freshman draws attention.

By Cindy Boren  |  06:05 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Louisville, Montrezl Harrel, NCAA tournament

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Michigan State teammates have a towel-snapping fight
By Cindy Boren
Keith Appling and Derrick Nix, former high-school teammates, snap at each other during game against Memphis.

By Cindy Boren  |  04:31 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Michigan State, NCAA tournament

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 03/23/2013

D.J. Stephens and Adreian Payne trade blocked shots
By Alex Prewitt
The senior is making quick work of Michigan State shots today.

By Alex Prewitt  |  04:28 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 04:19 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Charles Barkley: "Where the hell is Florida Gulf Coast at?"
By Cindy Boren
Andy Enfield and Sherwood Brown educate Sir Charles about their Fort Myers school.

By Cindy Boren  |  04:19 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Florida Gulf Coast, NCAA tournament, Sherwood Brown

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Memphis Coach Josh Pastner jumps higher than his players
By Alex Prewitt
Jumpin' Josh has got some ups.

By Alex Prewitt  |  03:50 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, Memphis, NCAA tournament

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Adreian Payne has a special fan in Lacey Holsworth
By Cindy Boren
CBS tells story of Michigan State forward's special bond with a little girl who's battling cancer.

By Cindy Boren  |  03:28 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adreian Payne, College basketball, Michigan State, NCAA tournament

Posted at 02:50 PM ET, 03/23/2013

VCU stifled by Michigan, Wolverines advance to Sweet 16
By Alex Prewitt
The Maize and Blue will play in a region semifinal for the first time since 1994.

By Alex Prewitt  |  02:50 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Michigan's Mitch McGary becomes a household name
By Alex Prewitt
The true freshman broke out in a starting role against VCU.

By Alex Prewitt  |  02:45 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, Mitch McGary, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:43 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Marshall Henderson interviews with Charles Barkley and the CBS/Turner crew
By Alex Prewitt
The outspoken Ole Miss guard has plenty to say.

By Alex Prewitt  |  01:43 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, Marshall Henderson, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Ali Farokhmanesh approves of Florida Gulf Coast's alley-oop
By Alex Prewitt
The former Northern Iowa standout, whose gutsy three-pointer sank Kansas, tweeted about Brett Comer's equally bold play.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:30 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:44 AM ET, 03/23/2013

Minnesota rolls past troubled UCLA and into second round
By Alex Prewitt
Tubby Smith might have saved his job with a first-round win. Ben Howland might not be so lucky.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:44 AM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:31 AM ET, 03/23/2013

The best and worst from Friday's NCAA tournament action
By Alex Prewitt
Breaking down the performances, plays, upsets and miscellaneous from the second day.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:31 AM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:17 AM ET, 03/23/2013

Notre Dame continues to struggle in NCAA tournament, falls to Iowa State
By Alex Prewitt
Another early exit for the Fighting Irish.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:17 AM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:40 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Charles Barkley calls Kansas center "Jeff Whitey"
By Cindy Boren
Calling college hoops is an adventure for Sir Charles. A splendid adventure.

By Cindy Boren  |  11:40 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Charles Barkley, College basketball, Kansas, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:17 PM ET, 03/22/2013

North Carolina tops Villanova, sets up possible matchup with Kansas
By Alex Prewitt
Roy Williams is back home, and now he'll likely face his old team.

By Alex Prewitt  |  10:17 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 09:50 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Florida Gulf Coast makes history with win over Georgetown
By Alex Prewitt
Eagles become just the seventh No. 15 seed ever to beat the No. 2 seed. Here's a look back at history.

By Alex Prewitt  |  09:50 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 09:36 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Florida Gulf Coast? Florida Dunk Coast is more like it.
By Cindy Boren
Chase Fieler and Eddie Murray help Eagles crush Georgetown.

By Cindy Boren  |  09:36 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Florida Gulf Coast, Georgetown, NCAA tournament

Posted at 08:59 PM ET, 03/22/2013

It's thumbs down on Reggie Miller on Florida Gulf Coast-Georgetown
By Cindy Boren
Florida Gulf Coast-Georgetown commentary falls flat.

By Cindy Boren  |  08:59 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament, Reggie Miller

Posted at 08:39 PM ET, 03/22/2013

FGCU's Eddie Murray crushes put-back dunk vs. Georgetown: video
By Alex Prewitt
Can the Eagles pull off the stunning upset?

By Alex Prewitt  |  08:39 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 08:13 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Andy Enfield's wife was a supermodel. You may be seeing a lot more of her.
By Cindy Boren
Amanda Enfield married the Florida Gulf Coast coach because he made her laugh.

By Cindy Boren  |  08:13 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Andy Enfield, College basketball, Florida Gulf Coast, NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:41 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Atlantic-10 finishes first round with perfect record
By Alex Prewitt
The mid-major conference enters the second round undefeated in six tournament games so far.

By Alex Prewitt  |  07:41 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Atlantic 10, College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:29 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Indiana destroyed James Madison, but at least there were dunks
By Alex Prewitt
Quick, everyone look at the pretty dunks!

By Alex Prewitt  |  07:29 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 06:13 PM ET, 03/22/2013

La Salle upsets Kansas State when potential buzzer-beater misses everything
By Alex Prewitt
The Wildcats were down 18 points at halftime, but not until a botched buzzer-beater could La Salle feel safe.

By Alex Prewitt  |  06:13 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Kansas State, LaSalle, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 05:48 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Video: Cincinnati's Shaq Thomas throws down vicious put-back dunk
By Alex Prewitt
Tim Thomas's kid has ups.

By Alex Prewitt  |  05:48 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 05:38 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Doug McDermott's Flagrant 1 foul reignites criticism of rule
By Alex Prewitt
The referees are calling it by the book, but folks are miffed at the existing rule.

By Alex Prewitt  |  05:38 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 04:21 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Everyone thinks Temple guard Khalif Wyatt plays like an old man
By Alex Prewitt
Wyatt, who just dropped 31 points in Temple's first-round win over North Carolina State, is seen to have mature skills by the Twitterati.

By Alex Prewitt  |  04:21 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament, Temple

Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 03/22/2013

North Carolina State's disappointing season ends with first-round loss to Temple
By Alex Prewitt
The Wolfpack mercifully had its underachieving year ended at the hands of the Owls.

By Alex Prewitt  |  04:08 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Marshall Henderson: Love him or hate him?
By Cindy Boren
Ole Miss guard isn't shy about taking shots, verbally and otherwise.

By Cindy Boren  |  03:11 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Marshall Henderson, NCAA tournament

Posted at 02:57 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Born four months apart, Miami's Jim Larranaga and Pacific's Bob Thomason square off in first round
By Alex Prewitt
Both coaches have carved a legacy in their own ways.

By Alex Prewitt  |  02:57 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Jim Larranaga, March Madness, Miami, NCAA tournament

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Can Temple Coach Fran Dunphy finally win another NCAA tournament game?
By Alex Prewitt
Owls coach doesn't have the best NCAA tournament track record.

By Alex Prewitt  |  02:39 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Fran Dunphy, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 02:06 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Jim Boeheim says he's sticking around at Syracuse
By Alex Prewitt
Orange coach will give it another year, until the speculation starts inevitably swirling again.

By Alex Prewitt  |  02:06 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Jim Boeheim, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Video: Mississippi's Marshall Henderson also passes the basketball
By Cindy Boren
No, really, he did!

By Cindy Boren  |  01:34 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Duke's Coach K honors deceased Albany fans with bracelet
By Alex Prewitt
Mike Krzyzewski is wearing a bracelet to honor the tragic deaths of two fans who rooted for his first-round opponent.

By Alex Prewitt  |  01:18 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Duke, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Albany coach has some inspiring words before Duke game
By Cindy Boren
A No. 15 seed vs. a No. 2 seed requires special us-against-the-world motivation.

By Cindy Boren  |  12:57 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Albany, College basketball, Duke, NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Obama picks Baylor over Notre Dame in NCAA women's final
By Cindy Boren
President sticks with his 2012 pick, going with the Bears over Notre Dame in the title game.

By Cindy Boren  |  11:48 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baylor, NCAA tournament, Notre Dame

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 03/22/2013

UCLA star freshman Shabazz Muhammad is actually 20 years old
By Alex Prewitt
According to a Los Angeles Times report, Muhammad's birth certificate shows he's a year older than previously thought.

By Alex Prewitt  |  11:14 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, March Madness, NCAA tournament, Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Locals Tommy Amaker, Christian Webster guide Harvard to first-round upset
By Alex Prewitt
Harvard's coach is a Falls Church native. Its only senior went to the Landon School. Both were instrumental in Thursday night's huge upset over New Mexico.

By Alex Prewitt  |  10:28 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Harvard, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 09:51 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Jeremy Lin, Blake Griffin cheer on Harvard's NCAA tournament win over New Mexico
By Alex Prewitt
Jeremy Lin and Blake Griffin chimed in on the big upset, which seemingly no one called.

By Alex Prewitt  |  09:51 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Harvard, March Madness, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:40 AM ET, 03/22/2013

2013 NCAA Tournament: The Best and Worst from Thursday's March Madness action
By Brandon Parker
Thursday's round of 64 action was marked by one major upset, a few snoozers and plenty of social media buzz.

By Brandon Parker  |  01:40 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davidson, Harvard, Louisville, Marquette, Montana, NCAA tournament, New Mexico, New Mexico State, North Carolina A&T, Saint Louis, Syracuse

Posted at 01:00 AM ET, 03/22/2013

2013 NCAA Tournament: Harvard stuns third-seeded New Mexico
By Brandon Parker
Fourteenth-seeded Harvard posts biggest upset thus far with a 68-62 win against New Mexico, marking its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory

By Brandon Parker  |  01:00 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Harvard, NCAA tournament, New Mexico State

Posted at 12:06 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Best tweets from VCU's blowout of Akron in the NCAA tournament
By Brandon Parker
The Twitter wags were out in force for the Rams' big win.

By Brandon Parker  |  12:06 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Akron, NCAA tournament, VCU

Posted at 10:37 PM ET, 03/21/2013

2013 NCAA Tournament: California weathers poor free-throw shooting to knock off UNLV
By Brandon Parker
California uses strong zone defense to offset struggles at the free-throw line and upset fifth-seeded UNLV

By Brandon Parker  |  10:37 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  California, NCAA tournament, UNLV

Posted at 09:46 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Akron stricken with injury and flu bug entering NCAA tournament game with VCU
By Brandon Parker
The flu and back spasms have stricken three Zips players.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:46 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Akron, NCAA tournament, VCU

Posted at 09:25 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Red-hot Tim Hardaway Jr. leads Michigan past South Dakota State in NCAA tournament
By Brandon Parker
Son of NBA star hits five three-pointers as Wolverines pull away.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:25 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Michigan, NCAA tournament, South Dakota State

Posted at 08:35 PM ET, 03/21/2013

N.C. A&T's DaMetrius Upchurch takes nasty fall, Louisville's Chane Behanan has nasty missed dunk
By Brandon Parker
The 1-vs.-16 matchup hasn't been close, but it's had some fireworks.

By Brandon Parker  |  08:35 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gonzaga, Louisville, NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:48 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Oregon makes quick work of Oklahoma State in NCAA tournament 'upset'
By Eric Detweiler
The Ducks send a message that perhaps they should have received a higher seed.

By Eric Detweiler  |  07:48 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 07:37 PM ET, 03/21/2013

NCAA Tournament 2013: Top-seeded Gonzaga avoids historic upset against Southern
By Brandon Parker
Gonzaga holds off upstart Southern, sets up date with Wichita State in next round

By Brandon Parker  |  07:37 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gonzaga, NCAA tournament, Southern

Posted at 06:21 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Marquette's miracle comeback denies Davidson in NCAA tournament
By Eric Detweiler
Vander Blue's layup capped the Eagles' comeback win over the Wildcats.

By Eric Detweiler  |  06:21 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 05:53 PM ET, 03/21/2013

NCAA Tournament 2013: Memphis escapes St. Mary's despite rocky final minute
By Eric Detweiler
Win propels Tigers to second round game against Michigan State

By Eric Detweiler  |  05:53 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Memphis, NCAA tournament, St. Mary's

Posted at 05:03 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Notre Dame to ditch neon green uniforms for NCAA tournament opener
By Rick Maese
The Fighting Irish will sport a more traditional look.

By Rick Maese  |  05:03 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament, Notre Dame

Posted at 04:50 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Wichita State sinks Pittsburgh in ugly NCAA tournament contest
By Eric Detweiler
Neither team shoots well, but Shockers advance.

By Eric Detweiler  |  04:50 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 04:04 PM ET, 03/21/2013

NCAA Tournament 2013: Butler beats Bucknell to keep dancing
By Eric Detweiler
Butler avoids an upset after trailing by six and moves on to the NCAA second round

By Eric Detweiler  |  04:04 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bucknell, Butler, NCAA tournament

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Indiana's players ace test on James Madison before NCAA tournament matchup
By Rick Maese
Victor Oladipo is up on his U.S. history.

By Rick Maese  |  03:45 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Indiana, James Madison, NCAA tournament

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Wisconsin player has best hairstyle in NCAA tournament
By Cindy Boren
Mike Bruesewitz's hair has been compared to Cosmo Kramer's. Which is kinda true.

By Cindy Boren  |  03:36 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Mike Bruesewitz, NCAA tournament, Wisconsin

Posted at 03:26 PM ET, 03/21/2013

New Mexico State's Sim Bhullar stands out in NCAA tournament
By Eric Detweiler
Center is March Madness's tallest player

By Eric Detweiler  |  03:26 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament, Sim Bhullar

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Charles Barkley is in not-so-rare form
By Cindy Boren
As usual, Sir Charles brings plenty of jokes and a bit of information to March Madness.

By Cindy Boren  |  02:55 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Charles Barkley, College basketball, NCAA tournament

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Kentucky Coach John Calipari dives into his offseason
By Eric Detweiler
Calipari lands top recruit, hangs with Kobayashi.

By Eric Detweiler  |  02:44 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 02:23 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Brad Stevens has lost his scoring touch
By Cindy Boren
Butler hit a dry patch against Bucknell.

By Cindy Boren  |  02:23 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brad Stevens, Butler, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:58 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Bucknell's Mike Muscala struggling against Butler
By Eric Detweiler
The Bison's big man averaged a double-double during the regular season.

By Eric Detweiler  |  01:58 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Michigan State settles in against Valparaiso, has comfortable halftime lead
By Eric Detweiler
Spartans overcame a slow start to take control.

By Eric Detweiler  |  01:33 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Obama doesn't like Notre Dame's uniforms so he's getting one
By Cindy Boren
The president's criticism of the Fighting Irish prompts the company to send him his very own jersey.

By Cindy Boren  |  01:18 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament, Notre Dame, President Obama

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 03/21/2013

James Madison's Matt Brady thriving in NCAA tournament despite uncertain future
By Rick Maese
Brady's contract expires after the national championship game.

By Rick Maese  |  01:10 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  James Madison, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Valparaiso, Bryce Drew hunting for another upset in NCAA tournament
By Eric Detweiler
Valparaiso tries to win its first NCAA tournament game since 1998.

By Eric Detweiler  |  12:50 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament, Valparaiso

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Miami's Shane Larkin is thinking about NCAA tournament, not NBA
By Cindy Boren
Sophomore star has told his dad, Barry Larkin, to field calls from pro teams. For now.

By Cindy Boren  |  12:43 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, Miami, NCAA tournament, Shane Larkin

Posted at 04:32 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Reports: Syracuse basketball being investigated by NCAA for major violations
By Matt Bonesteel
For the second straight March, Syracuse faces distractions on the eve of the NCAA tournament.

By Matt Bonesteel  |  04:32 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament, Syracuse

Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 03/20/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: Kid president picks Gonzaga to win it all
By Alex Prewitt
Move over, President Obama.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:03 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kid President, NCAA tournament

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 03/20/2013

NCAA tournament pool honors Newtown shooting victim
By Alex Prewitt
Enter a bracket challenge to help fund whale conservation, a favorite subject of 6-year-old Jessica Rekos.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:00 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  March Madness, Men's basketball, NCAA tournament

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 03/20/2013

2013 NCAA tournament: Previewing Wednesday's play-in game matchups
By Alex Prewitt
A look at the teams that hope to advance to the main part of the NCAA tournament on Wednesday night.

By Alex Prewitt  |  11:53 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, First Four, NCAA tournament

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 03/20/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: Where the fans live, in one map
By Caitlin Dewey
Judging by Facebook likes, the ACC is college basketball's most popular conference.

By Caitlin Dewey  |  09:40 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA tournament

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 03/20/2013

2013 NCAA tournament: Obama picks his Final Four
By Cindy Boren
The First Bracketologist likes Louisville, Indiana, Ohio State and Florida.

By Cindy Boren  |  08:30 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament, President Obama

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 03/19/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: James Madison's Rayshawn Goins suspended for first half after arrest
By Alex Prewitt
Goins is the Dukes' leading scorer and rebounder.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:23 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, James Madison, NCAA tournament, Rayshawn Goins

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 03/19/2013

2013 NCAA tournament: Previewing Tuesday's First Four matchups
By Alex Prewitt
A look at the teams that will kick off the NCAA tournament on Tuesday night.

By Alex Prewitt  |  12:10 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, First Four, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 03/18/2013

2013 NCAA tournament schedule, TV lineup
By Cindy Boren
A quick guide to getting through the first week of March Madness.

By Cindy Boren  |  10:40 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 03/18/2013

James Madison's Rayshawn Goins arrested, report says
By Cindy Boren
The Dukes play Long Island University in an NCAA tournament play-in game Wednesday night.

By Cindy Boren  |  10:16 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, James Madison, NCAA tournament, Rayshawn Going

Posted at 06:18 PM ET, 03/17/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: St. Louis watches selection show at a Best Buy
By Cindy Boren
Billikens improvise in order to find out they'll be a No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region.

By Cindy Boren  |  06:18 PM ET, 03/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament, Saint Louis

Posted at 08:06 AM ET, 03/08/2013

John Calipari seeks answers as Kentucky falls again
By Cindy Boren
There's more than just the loss of Nerlens Noel going on with the defending champs.

By Cindy Boren  |  08:06 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, John Calipari, Kentucky, NCAA tournament

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 02/27/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: Adidas brings sleeves to March Madness
By Cindy Boren
Those short-sleeved jerseys Golden State wears? Adidas's schools may be wearing them next month.

By Cindy Boren  |  01:14 PM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  College basketball, NCAA tournament

Posted at 04:40 PM ET, 03/30/2012

Final Four: Kentucky vs. Louisville preview
By Matt Brooks
The way this game was discussed this week, you’d think Kentucky-Louisville was the national championship and the second semifinal was the consolation game. That’s how big this rivalry is — and now it’s elevated to the national stage.

By Matt Brooks  |  04:40 PM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kentucky Wildcats, NCAA Tournament, Final Four