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Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) passes around Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baylor nearly flawless in title game rout of Gonzaga

By Dave Skretta Apr. 05, 2021 11:47 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Baylor knew it would need to play to near-perfection to end

Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) shoots ahead of Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) during the second half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Baylor trio of Butler, Teague, Mitchell headed to title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 04, 2021 11:59 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The only reason Baylor's backcourt can't be considered a

Houston forward Justin Gorham (4) loses the ball between Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) and guard Matthew Mayer (24) during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 03, 2021 07:26 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nearly two decades ago, Scott Drew decided to leave his

Houston players celebrate their 67-61 win over Oregon State during an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas two-step: Baylor, Houston reunite in the Final Four

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2021 03:34 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Somebody will be doing a joyful Texas two-step after Baylor

Kansas head coach Bill Self signals against USC during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kansas gives Bill Self contract to keep him until retirement

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2021 12:20 PM EDT
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has agreed to a new contract that will keep

UCLA players and coaches celebrate after an Elite 8 game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Indianapolis. UCLA won 51-49. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Injuries, opt-outs and underdogs: UCLA's ride to Final Four

By Dave Skretta Mar. 31, 2021 03:12 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — As he basked in the glow of a win over Michigan, UCLA coach

Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. dunks the ball ahead of UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba (14) during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Juzang sends No. 11 seed UCLA past Michigan to Final Four

By Dave Skretta Mar. 31, 2021 12:20 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — UCLA has made more trips to the Final Four than any program

Oregon State forward Warith Alatishe (10) shoots on Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oregon State's dream NCAA tourney run ends in crushing loss

By Dave Skretta Mar. 29, 2021 10:02 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Oregon State hardly looked like a No. 12 seed the first two

Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) celebrates with teammates during the second half of a Sweet 16 game against Florida State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
UCLA-Michigan conjures up more memorable images of March

By Dave Skretta Mar. 29, 2021 04:34 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The names UCLA and Michigan can't help but conjure up some

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) reacts to a play against UCLA in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 11 UCLA beats 'Bama 88-78 in OT to reach Elite Eight

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2021 10:04 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. remembers the moment Mick Cronin

Oregon State center Roman Silva (12) drives to the basket ahead of Loyola Chicago center Cameron Krutwig (25) during the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Picked last, Oregon State now Elite after beating Loyola

By Dave Skretta Mar. 27, 2021 05:10 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Picked to finish dead last in the Pac-12, Oregon State

Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) celebrates following a 72-58 win over Ohio a second round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. Creighton defeated Ohio 72-58. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oregon St's Tinkle looks to daughter for Sweet 16 advice

By Dave Skretta Mar. 26, 2021 03:47 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle has never been to this

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) and head coach Wayne Tinkle celebrate beating Oklahoma State 80-70 after a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NCAA's Midwest Region full of upsets but maybe not surprises

By Dave Skretta Mar. 26, 2021 01:02 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It is the region that has caused more busted NCAA

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) and head coach Wayne Tinkle celebrate beating Oklahoma State 80-70 after a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NCAA tourney proof of narrowing talent gap in college hoops

By Dave Skretta Mar. 25, 2021 12:43 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One by one, the college basketball coaches had filed into

Kansas guard Bryce Thompson (24) and USC forward Evan Mobley (4) battle for a rebound during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Twilight of the zone? 'Cuse sticks with it, others move on

By Dave Skretta Mar. 24, 2021 03:07 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It had been nearly a decade since West Virginia coach Bob

K-State signs AD Gene Taylor to extension with raise

By Dave Skretta Mar. 24, 2021 02:45 PM EDT
Kansas State and athletic director Gene Taylor agreed to a contract extension

USC guard Ethan Anderson (20) and Tahj Eaddy (2) react after a basket against Kansas during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Mobley Bros. lead No. 6 seed USC to 85-51 rout of Kansas

By Dave Skretta Mar. 23, 2021 12:02 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Southern California coach Andy Enfield is taking another

Houston's Reggie Chaney, left, grabs Rutgers' Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Grimes helps No. 2 seed Houston rally past Rutgers, 63-60

By Dave Skretta Mar. 21, 2021 09:47 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson wasn't about to apologize for

BYU guard Brandon Averette (4) reaches for a rebound with UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba (14) and BYU forward Caleb Lohner, second from left, and BYU forward Matt Haarms (3) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Juzang carries No. 11 UCLA past sixth-seeded BYU, 73-62

By Dave Skretta Mar. 20, 2021 11:56 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — UCLA is suddenly one of the hottest teams in the NCAA

Eastern Washington guard Kim Aiken Jr. (24) and Kansas guard Marcus Garrett, left, battle for the ball during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
McCormack helps No. 3 seed KU survive E Washington, 93-84

By Dave Skretta Mar. 20, 2021 03:40 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — David McCormack gave third-seeded Kansas a spark when the