The New York Times – Sports:
The Knights, who delivered one of the biggest upsets in March Madness history by defeating Purdue, made an unlikely run just to even get to the game.
Author: Adam Zagoria
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Rick Pitino’s Iona Season Ended at the N.C.A.A. Tournament. Is a Bigger Job Next?
The New York Times – Sports:
Pitino not long ago was ousted in Louisville as a recruiting scandal hit men’s college basketball. Years later, he is back in contention for bigger jobs in the sport.
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Indiana Is Here to Crash the Women’s Basketball Party
The New York Times – Sports:
The Hoosiers, led by the 6-foot-3 forward Mackenzie Holmes, have a No. 1 seed for the first time in program history.
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Underdogs Enter the NCAA Tournament With Chips on Their Shoulders
The New York Times – Sports:
No. 2-seed Marquette was picked ninth of 11 teams in the Big East preseason poll. The Golden Eagles’ point guard, Tyler Kolek, hasn’t forgotten.
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What to Expect on Selection Sunday
The New York Times – Sports:
The Big 12 should dominate the men’s bracket, while women’s teams will all want to avoid South Carolina’s region.
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Kansas Coach Bill Self to Miss Big 12 Tournament With Health Issue
The New York Times – Sports:
Self, 60, is being treated at a hospital for an illness, the school said. An assistant will lead Kansas, the reigning Division I champion that is once again at the top of the sport.
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Patrick Ewing, Georgetown and a Bitter End at the Garden
The New York Times – Sports:
A loss in the Big East tournament may signal the end of a Hoya legend’s trying coaching tenure at his alma mater.
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Jim Boeheim Out as Syracuse Coach After 47 Seasons
The New York Times – Sports:
Syracuse announced a replacement for Boeheim, the longtime men’s basketball coach, hours after the Orange were downed in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament by Wake Forest.
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Merrimack Won a Title, but the N.C.A.A. Tournament Will Have to Wait
The New York Times – Sports:
Because of an unpopular N.C.A.A. rule for schools transitioning from Division II to I, Merrimack knew it would not be eligible for the N.C.A.A. tournament. Next season will be its first chance.