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.
Category: Self, Bill
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Can North Carolina Finish the Job? Or Will the Big Ten Break Through?
The New York Times – Sports:
The Tar Heels are ranked No. 1 after losing last season’s final to Kansas. And Gonzaga figures to be a contender again with Drew Timme among the star big men who’ve returned to college.
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Louisville’s Penalties, Such as They Are, Bolster the Status Quo
The New York Times – Sports:
Louisville received a handful of recruiting sanctions, a $5,000 fine and will be on probation for two years, but its former coach Rick Pitino received no penalties.
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Kansas, Looking to Fend Off N.C.A.A., Suspends Bill Self
The New York Times – Sports:
The University of Kansas said Self, its men’s basketball coach, would miss four games. An N.C.A.A. panel is still reviewing allegations stemming from a federal probe into corruption in the sport.
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Remy Martin Gets Finish Kansas Wanted After Rocky Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Martin, a transfer from Arizona State, spent a significant part of the season with a knee injury. But he excelled come tournament time.
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Kansas vs. UNC: How to Watch, Tip Time and Analysis of NCAA Title Game
The New York Times – Sports:
North Carolina will play Kansas on Monday at 9:20 p.m., Eastern time, for the Division I national title.
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Kansas Runs Past Villanova to Get to the NCAA Final
The New York Times – Sports:
The Jayhawks took a 10-0 lead in the opening minutes and never trailed. They will play the winner of the Duke-North Carolina game on Monday night for the national championship.
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Like Its Players, Villanova Keeps Coming Back
The New York Times – Sports:
Under Coach Jay Wright, the Wildcats have made four Final Fours and won two national titles, all without any one-and-done players.
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Why College Basketball Teams Are Turning to Alumni to Find Coaches
The New York Times – Sports:
Coaches of several N.C.A.A. tournament teams either attended their universities, like North Carolina’s Hubert Davis, or started their careers there, like Kansas’ Bill Self.