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.
Category: University of Connecticut
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UConn’s 7-Foot-2 Center, Donovan Clingan, Stands Out Off the Bench
The New York Times – Sports:
At 7-foot-2, Donovan Clingan is proving himself a natural, but he dedicated himself to basketball only after his mother, a Connecticut high school star who played at Maine, died when he was 14.
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Monday’s Matchups to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
The New York Times – Sports:
Florida Gulf Coast, a No. 12 seed, takes on the leading scorer in Division I, Maddy Siegrist of Villanova, while UConn and Baylor face off in an intriguing rematch.
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Is the UConn Dynasty a Thing of the Past?
The New York Times – Sports:
As the wealth of talent deepens across the N.C.A.A., UConn no longer stands alone atop women’s basketball.
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South Carolina Tops N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament Field
The New York Times – Sports:
There are challengers, of course, but no team is tougher on paper than the undefeated, reigning champion Gamecocks.
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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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South Carolina Hopes Success Begets More Success
The New York Times – Sports:
The short-handed Huskies put up a stronger resistance than they did in last year’s national title game, but the Gamecocks won to remain undefeated as they look toward more tournament glory.
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With Star Players Sidelined, the Rest of UConn’s Roster Proves Itself
The New York Times – Sports:
With guards Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd out with knee injuries, their teammates are gaining valuable playing time and keeping the Huskies winning.
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A Farewell to Maya Moore, a Team Player Who Is Also One of a Kind
The New York Times – Sports:
Moore, who has officially retired from the W.N.B.A., will be remembered for her brilliance on the court and her fight for justice away from it.