The New York Times – Sports:
Some players grew up in New York but hadn’t played on its biggest stage. Others were learning about it anew in this N.C.A.A. men’s tournament.
Category: Basketball (College)
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Miami Finds an Unshakable Groove Against Mighty Houston
The New York Times – Sports:
The Hurricanes were unusually loose against the Cougars, the last No. 1 seed in the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament. Now Miami, not Houston, is pushing for a Final Four.
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Miami Withstands 21-Point Comeback to Take Down Villanova
The New York Times – Sports:
Maddy Siegrist had 31 points for Villanova, but Miami scored 6 in the final minute to advance to the round of 8.
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40 Years After Phi Slama Jama, There’s Hope in Houston for a Better Finish
The New York Times – Sports:
The 1982-83 Houston Cougars, a sensation nicknamed Phi Slama Jama, lost the N.C.A.A. men’s title game to North Carolina State on a dunk in the final moments.
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They’re Desperation Heaves for Most Players. For Caitlin Clark, They’re Money.
The New York Times – Sports:
Clark, the Iowa guard whose long-range shots have made a stir online, perfected her form in her driveway. But even when she abandons that form, she can hit game-winners from nearly halfcourt.
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The South Carolina Player Taking Basketball to Girls in West Africa
The New York Times – Sports:
“I’ve never coached anybody that comes with that much determination,” Coach Dawn Staley said of Laeticia Amihere.
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The N.C.A.A. Once Eschewed Las Vegas. Times, and Prospects, Have Changed.
The New York Times – Sports:
Las Vegas will host a men’s basketball regional this week, the men’s Final Four in 2028 and numerous other college championships — all prompted by changes in how the N.C.A.A. has viewed the city.
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Thursday’s Matchups to Watch in the N.C.A.A. Tournament
The New York Times – Sports:
The round of 16 tips off with men’s games featuring a 28-year coach pitted against a first-year coach and a rematch from the 2021 Final Four.
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Tyger Campbell Is the Calm as U.C.L.A. Storms Into the Sweet 16
The New York Times – Sports:
The senior guard, whom the Hall of Famer Bill Walton called “one of my favorite all-time Bruins,” has become one of the most recognizable faces in college basketball.