The New York Times – Sports:
Wembanyama, the French star, is expected to be the top pick. But prospects like Anthony Black of Arkansas and Iowa’s Kris Murray can help teams, too.
Category: NCAA Basketball Championships (Men)
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Old Friends. New Team. Same Knicks Championship Dream.
The New York Times – Sports:
Knicks guards Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart were college friends, then took a twisty road to a reunion in the N.B.A.
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10 Takeaways From the N.C.A.A. Tournaments
The New York Times – Sports:
Underdogs from New Jersey made an impression, trash talkers held court, and pep bands showed how much they care.
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Restaurant Pushes Back on Blame of Calamari for Athlete’s Illness
The New York Times – Sports:
The squid dish got caught up in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament as just the latest example of food taking the blame for an athlete’s illness.
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San Diego State’s Deep Run Plays Right Into Conference Realignment
The New York Times – Sports:
San Diego State had set itself up for this moment. Not just for a run at a championship, but for jumping to a bigger conference.
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Joey Calcaterra and Sam Scholl, Who Were Together at San Diego, Will Meet in N.C.A.A. Final
The New York Times – Sports:
After a middling season at the University of San Diego, Joey Calcaterra, a guard, transferred to UConn and Sam Scholl, the head coach, was hired as a basketball adviser by San Diego State.
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Lamont Butler, Ever Steady After His Winning Shot, Buoyed by Family
The New York Times – Sports:
Butler doesn’t like a lot of attention, his father said, but that’s what he got after sending San Diego State to the national title game. “He was more happy that we were happy,” Lamont Butler Sr. said.
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UConn Will Meet San Diego State in the Final After Romping Past Miami
The New York Times – Sports:
The Huskies could claim their fifth championship in 25 years — something no men’s program other than U.C.L.A. and Duke has accomplished.