Kansas edges Ohio State to make the finals

By Eddie Pells AP National Writer

NEW ORLEANS | The tightrope walk rocks on for the Jayhawks.

Kentucky off to NCAA title game, beats Louisville

By Nancy Armour AP National Writer

NEW ORLEANS | Bragging rights in the Bluegrass State are mighty nice.

Head coaches line front row at Final Four

By The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS | Denny Crum sat two seats away from Eddie Sutton, and just down the line from Tubby Smith, while North Carolina coach Roy Williams showed up wearing a baby blue tie — and no Jayhawks sticker.

Top talent defines this year's Final Four

By Eddie Pells AP National Writer

Lurking in virtually every corner of the Superdome this weekend will be lottery picks, some other NBA first rounders and assorted AP All-Americans.

9 years later, Kansas still special to Williams

By Nancy Armour AP National Writer

ST. LOUIS | It's been nine years since Roy Williams left Kansas, and he knows the Jayhawks and their fans have gotten over him.

Baylor's Acy 'can't shy away' from Cats' Davis

By Charles Odum AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA | Baylor dunked its way into the NCAA South Regional final.

We're Back: Indiana's season ends with loss to Kentucky, but Hoosiers on right track again

By Paul Newberry AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA | Indiana walked off the court, disappointed but heads held high.

Robinson leads Kansas to win over N.C. State

By Dave Skretta AP Sports Writer

ST. LOUIS | Thomas Robinson kept missing easy buckets. Tyshawn Taylor had a shooting performance he'd rather soon forget. Kansas made just two shots from outside 5 feet, and seemed to be in constant trouble against North Carolina State.

Wildcats win when it counts

By Paul Oren Times Correspondent

Kentucky partied like it was 1975 all over again Friday night.

Barnes scores 5 in OT as UNC beats Ohio 73-65

By Nancy Armour AP National Writer

ST. LOUIS | The last of the little guys gave North Carolina a massive scare.

Nuness is feeling sweet all over again

By Paul Oren Times Correspondent

The moment has been frozen in time.

Valpo grad Hummel scores 26 as Kansas rally stops Purdue

By Dave Skretta AP Sports Writer

OMAHA, Neb. | Bill Self leaped to his feet on the Kansas sideline, the typically restrained coach finally unloading with a moment of sheer exuberance.

Top-seeded Michigan St holds off Saint Louis

By Tom Withers AP Sports Writers

COLUMBUS, Ohio | Draymond Green grabbed a mop in the final minute and helped sweep sweat off the floor.

No. 13 seed Ohio beats USF 62-56 in NCAA tourney

By Beth Rucker AP Sports Writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. | Walter Offutt and Ohio are moving on in the NCAA tournament.

Norfolk State's shoe cracks against Florida

By The Associated Press

Kenny Boynton scored 20 points and No. 7 Florida routed No. 15 Norfolk State 84-50 Sunday to reach the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament for the second straight year.

Evans comes up big to help Wisconsin nip Vandy

By The Associated Press

The Wisconsin Badgers are riding the nation's stingiest defense back to the round of 16.

Indiana rallies to top VCU

By Tim Booth AP Sports Writer

PORTLAND, Ore. | Will Sheehey had two options when he grabbed the loose ball: back it out and play for the final shot of regulation, or take the open jumper.

Kansas, Purdue understand value of defense

By Dave Skretta AP Sports Writer

OMAHA, Neb. | Matt Painter knows the topic isn't sexy. He knows that it's liable to put folks to sleep, sometimes his very own players. But the coach of Purdue also knows that it often saves teams from misfortune this time of year.

Hummel helps Purdue hold off Saint Mary's to advance in NCAA tournament

By Eric Olson AP Sports Writer

OMAHA, Neb. | Having watched his team hang on against Saint Mary's after blowing a late double-digit lead, Purdue coach Matt Painter didn't point to a specific play that made the difference.

Michigan State handles LIU

By Tom Withers AP Sports Writer

COLUMBUS, Ohio | Draymond Green got on the phone earlier this week with a former Michigan State star.

McCollum leads Lehigh to upset of No. 2 Duke

By The Associated Press

C.J. McCollum scored 30 points and Lehigh upset Duke 75-70 on Friday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

VCU looks for another upset vs. No. 4 seed IU

By Tim Booth AP Sports Writer

PORTLAND, Ore. | VCU is all for legacy and tradition. Coach Shaka Smart is trying to turn the Rams into perennial winners in March.

IU impressive in win over New Mexico St.

By Tim Booth AP Sports Writer

PORTLAND, Ore. | After a four-year absence, Indiana is making its NCAA tournament return last longer than just one brief appearance.

Baylor holds off South Dakota State

By The Associated Press

Pierre Jackson scored 18 points and Baylor held off 14th-seeded South Dakota State 68-60 Thursday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Healthy Hummel leads Purdue to matchup with Gaels

By Eric Olson AP Sports Writer

OMAHA, Neb. | No one is more excited about Purdue's NCAA tournament game against Saint Mary's than Robbie Hummel.

Syracuse avoids being first No. 1 to lose to 16

By Jim O'Connell AP Basketball Writer

PITTSBURGH | Syracuse was missing its starting center. North Carolina-Asheville thought the Orange got help from three men in striped shirts.

Vermont advances to play UNC

By The Associated Press

Four McGlynn came off the bench to score 18 points, and Vermont grabbed an early lead and hung on to beat Lamar 71-59 on Wednesday night in a first-round NCAA tournament game.

WKU rallies to beat MVSU in NCAA opener

By The Associated Press

T.J. Price's three-point play with 16 seconds left completed Western Kentucky's furious comeback Tuesday night for a 59-58 victory over Mississippi Valley State in an NCAA tournament opener featuring a presidential audience in Dayton, Ohio.

Bennett builds consistent winner at Saint Mary's

By Josh Dubow AP Sports Writer

MORAGA, Calif. | As the banners were unveiled celebrating Saint Mary's double conference title to kick off a Selection Sunday celebration, there were more fans on hand at McKeon Pavilion than the Gaels drew for games in coach Randy Bennett's …

Former VU guard Brandon Wood finally gets to dance

By Paul Oren Times Correspondent

Four college stops in five years was all worthwhile for Brandon Wood on Sunday evening when the Michigan State senior finally fulfilled one of his biggest basketball dreams.