Sweet Sixteen brings meeting of the minds to Indy

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo says he was sitting at the breakfast table filling out brackets with his 13-year-old son when he noticed the Midwest Region remained largely blank.

Valparaiso's Justin Osburn and Jacob Hamer

Valparaiso's Justin Osburn, left, is congratulated by teammate Jacob Hamer after hitting a half-court shot earlier this season.

Bishop Noll's Tori Keilman shoots over Whiting's Abby Bondi

Bishop Noll's Tori Keilman shoots over Whiting's Abby Bondi on Saturday.

Whiting's Abby Bondi guards Bishop Noll's Julia Kusiak

Whiting's Abby Bondi guards Bishop Noll's Julia Kusiak during Saturday night's game.

Bishop Noll's Asya Hobbs shoots against Whiting's Alex Danielides

Bishop Noll's Asya Hobbs shoots against Whiting's Alex Danielides on Saturday.

Bishop Noll's Brenda Pennington shoots against Whiting's Abby Bondi

Bishop Noll's Brenda Pennington shoots against Whiting's Abby Bondi on Saturday night.

Whiting's Alex Danielides shoots

Whiting's Alex Danielides shoots against Bishop Noll on Saturday night.

Bishop Noll's Julia Kusiak defends Whiting's Citlali Lopez on Saturday night.

Valparaiso's Tyler Doane, Portage's Peter Psomadelis

Valparaiso's Tyler Doane guards Portage's Peter Psomadelis on Friday night at Viking Gym.

Valparaiso's Justin Osburn and Jacob Hamer

After hitting a shot beyond half-court at the end of the first quarter, Valparaiso's Justin Osburn, left, is congratulated by teammate Jacob Hamer on Friday night at Viking Gym.

Valparaiso's Tyler Doane, Portage's Jordan Collazo

Guarded by Valparaiso's Tyler Doane, Portage's Jordan Collazo drives to the basketball during Friday night's game at Viking Gym.

Portage's Luke Kizer, Valparaiso's Zach Meyer

Guarded by Portage's Luke Kizer, Valparaiso's Zach Meyer looks for someone to pass to Friday night at Viking Gym.

Portage's Michael Lattanzi

Portage's Michael Lattanzi drives for a layup Friday night at Viking Gym.

Valparaiso's Tyler Doane, Portage's Jordan Collazo

Valparaiso's Tyler Doane guards Portage's Jordan Collazo on Friday night at Viking Gym.

Valparaiso's Brandon Nicholas

Valparaiso's Brandon Nicholas makes a basket and is fouled by Portage's David Clegg on Friday night at Viking Gym.

No. 1 IU dominates C. Connecticut St.

No. 1 Indiana had another strong offensive game on Saturday, and it looks as if the Hoosiers can play defense, too.

College basketball roundup: Georgetown tops Texas in Jimmy V Classic

No. 15 Georgetown 64, Texas 41: Otto Porter had 14 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 15 Georgetown to a 64-41 victory over Texas in the opener of the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Cunningham's latest book details a basketball dream deferred

Of all the absurdity that accompanies a minor league basketball team, perhaps the most inconceivable possibility might be the presence of a Ph.D. student recording every vivid detail.

Homewood-Flossmoor's Lauren Parker

Homewood-Flossmoor's Lauren Parker has been a big reason for the Vikings Class 4A regional title. H-F plays Lincoln-Way East tonight in one semifinal of the Sandburg Sectional. The two split during the regular season.

Penn State upsets No. 22 Illinois

Tim Frazier hit a floater in the lane with 8 seconds left and Jermaine Marshall blocked Sam Maniscalco's layup at the buzzer to give Penn State a 54-52 upset of No. 22 Illinois on Thursday night.