The New York Times – Sports:
With its coach expected to move on, the team is looking to make the most of its unlikely run in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament.
Category: NCAA Basketball Championships (Men)
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NCAA Tournament: What to Watch for in the Sweet 16 Matchups
The New York Times – Sports:
Gonzaga and Arizona, two of the remaining No. 1 seeds, will be in action on Thursday, along with Duke, which is trying to extend Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final tournament run.
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Arizona’s International Roster Comes Together Through Basketball
The New York Times – Sports:
Arizona’s march through the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament is powered by an international roster dedicated to unselfish basketball. Coach Tommy Lloyd wouldn’t have it any other way.
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The N.C.A.A. Tournament’s Sweet 16 is Open for the Taking
The New York Times – Sports:
Even with some surprises, all the teams left have good cases to make that they can make a run toward the Final Four.
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Badgers’ Home-State Plans Become Celebration for Opposing Wisconsinites
The New York Times – Sports:
Iowa State, led by the Milwaukee-born Coach T.J. Otzelberger and the freshman point guard Tyrese Hunter of nearby Racine, upstaged a Wisconsin team that was clearly primed for a home-state showcase.
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A Younger O’Bannon Plays in a New College Sports Landscape
The New York Times – Sports:
Chuck O’Bannon Jr., a guard for Texas Christian, grew up as his uncle Ed O’Bannon became a symbol for college athletes pushing to earn money from their fame.
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March Madness: What to Watch in Sunday’s Games
The New York Times – Sports:
Eight games on Sunday will determine the final contenders who will advance to the round of 16, which begins Thursday.
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Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament: North Carolina Ousts Top-Seeded Baylor in Overtime
The New York Times – Sports:
North Carolina jumped to a big lead, then in overtime held off the reigning champion Bears, who became the first No. 1 seed to be bounced from this tournament.
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L.S.U.’s Mess of a Season Ends Amid Coach’s Firing
The New York Times – Sports:
The team played without its former head coach, Will Wade, who was fired along with an assistant coach amid allegations that he illegally paid recruits.