Posts Tagged ‘Final Four’
Proud pop: Wisconsin's Dick Bennett beams as son leads Virginia to title
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dick Bennett has a difficult time watching his son, Tony, coach Virginia. He rarely attends games. “I’m not a model of decorum or poise,” said Dick Bennett,…
Read MoreVirginia beats Texas Tech to win 1st NCAA title
Virginia won the first men’s basketball championship in school history, getting a career-high 27 points from De’Andre Hunter and clutch play from Kyle Guy to beat Texas Tech 85-77 in…
Read More1st-timers Texas Tech and Virginia face off for NCAA title
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For Virginia and Texas Tech, doing something that had never been done before took hard work, dedication, determination — and vision. The Cavaliers and Red Raiders meet…
Read MoreA guide to the teams, players and coaches at the Final Four
The NCAA Tournament needed a little time to warm up. There were a few upsets, some close games and breakout performances, but not the usual wow factor we expect in…
Read MoreFINAL FOUR: 3 newcomers, one standby arrive in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tom Izzo certainly knows his way around the Final Four, even if the longtime Michigan State coach had never toured U.S. Bank Stadium until the Spartans arrived…
Read MoreFinal Four runs don’t mask problems in college sports
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One team’s coach got kicked out of the sport for three years, and two of his assistants have been named in bribery scandals. Another team’s coach is…
Read MoreLight-filled stadium creates complex Final Four conversion
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The losses last weekend by Duke, Gonzaga, Kentucky and Purdue pulled the curtains on their seasons, one painful game short of the Final Four. Those teams that…
Read MoreMoney, opportunity part of one-and-done’s winding past
Spencer Haywood set the stage, Michael Jordan made it bigger and Kevin Durant super-sized it when he helped usher in the one-and-done era. Decades after those players made their groundbreaking…
Read MoreMichigan State coach Izzo joins Final Four first timers
Tom Izzo drew up the perfect play at the perfect moment, sending Michigan State past mighty Duke for a spot in the Final Four. The trip is always emotional, but…
Read MoreEvers picks Wisconsin to defeat Duke for NCAA championship
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers might just be the biggest homer in Wisconsin. Evers said the Badgers will somehow beat Duke to win the NCAA men’s basketball championship.…
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