JAY COHEN
Penn State's Michael Henn reacts after getting called for a foul during the second half of an NCAA semifinal basketball game against Indiana at the Big Ten men's tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Michael Henn returns to March Madness with Penn State

By Jay Cohen Mar. 14, 2023 05:10 AM EDT
Growing up in Washington, Michael Henn fell in love with basketball — the family

Indiana head coach Mike Woodson argues a call during the second half of an NCAA semifinal basketball game against Penn State at the Big Ten men's tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Pickett, Penn State beat Indiana 77-73 in Big Ten semis

By Jay Cohen Mar. 11, 2023 06:09 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Penn State got pushed by Indiana all the way to the end. The Nittany

Purdue's Zach Edey (15) grabs a rebound against Rutgers' Caleb McConnell (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Gillis scores 20 as Purdue beats Rutgers in Big Ten tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 10, 2023 02:37 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Zach Edey was surrounded inside, and freshmen Braden Smith and

Northwestern forward Tydus Verhoeven (10) blocks a shot by Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buie, Audige help Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue 64-58

By Jay Cohen Feb. 12, 2023 04:31 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — As Northwestern struggled through the past couple seasons, Boo

Connecticut's Hassan Diarra (5) fouls DePaul's Umoja Gibson (2) from behind during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Hawkins, Sanogo lead No. 24 UConn past DePaul, 90-76

By Jay Cohen Jan. 31, 2023 10:18 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Hawkins, Adama Sanogo and Tristen Newton took turns coming up

Kansas players celebrate after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. Kansas won 76-50 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Kansas races past Miami in 2nd half, reaches 16th Final Four

By Jay Cohen Mar. 27, 2022 04:46 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Ochai Agbaji was all over the court. David McCormack dominated inside,

Miami head coach Jim Larranaga reacts after a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament Friday, March 25, 2022, in Chicago. Miami won 70-56. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Miami's Larrañaga, Kansas' Self set for Elite Eight matchup

By Jay Cohen Mar. 26, 2022 07:44 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Miller played for George Mason for three seasons before

Miami's Isaiah Wong and Iowa State's George Conditt IV battle for a rebound during the second half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament Friday, March 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
McGusty, Miami beat Iowa State 70-56 in Sweet 16

By Jay Cohen Mar. 26, 2022 12:41 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Kameron McGusty and Miami jumped into passing lanes, challenged Iowa

Miami head coach Jim Larranaga watches his team during a practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Chicago. Miami faces Iowa State in a Sweet 16 game on Friday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Last 4 Midwest Region teams playing tough defense in tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 24, 2022 05:15 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — When Ochai Agbaji and Kansas are rolling, they can pile up points in a

Wisconsin's Jahcobi Neath drives past Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Kalscheur, Iowa State beat Wisconsin to reach Sweet 16

By Jay Cohen Mar. 20, 2022 08:46 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur made a handful of big shots for Iowa State, and he

Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger motions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Iowa State takes turnaround into NCAA matchup with Wisconsin

By Jay Cohen Mar. 19, 2022 07:20 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Early-morning workouts on a soccer field. Advice on nutrition and

Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington tries to shoot with LSU's Darius Days defending during the first half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game Friday, March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Hunter scores 23 as Iowa State edges LSU in NCAA tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 18, 2022 10:24 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Iowa State turned to Tyrese Hunter at the very end, and the freshman

Purdue's Zach Edey is fouled by Yale's EJ Jarvis during the second half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game Friday, March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Ivey scores 22 as Purdue beats Yale 78-56 in NCAA tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 18, 2022 04:22 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jaden Ivey dashed up the court, and Zach Edey towered over the lane.

Northwestern guard Boo Buie, right, passes the ball against Purdue guard Jaden Ivey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Edey, Gillis help No. 5 Purdue knock off Northwestern 70-64

By Jay Cohen Feb. 16, 2022 11:29 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Purdue looked a little tired. Jaden Ivey struggled. Same for

DePaul's David Jones left, battles Xavier's Paul Scruggs right, for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Nunge helps No. 20 Xavier rally past DePaul 68-67

By Jay Cohen Jan. 19, 2022 11:19 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Xavier coach Travis Steele liked the result. That was about it.

Wisconsin guard Brad Davison, center, drives to the basket against Northwestern forward Robbie Beran, left, and guard Ty Berry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Davis scores 27 as No. 8 Wisconsin holds off Northwestern

By Jay Cohen Jan. 18, 2022 11:18 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Johnny Davis is getting used to all the attention. All the

Wisconsin guard Brad Davison, front right, shoots as Northwestern guard Chase Audige guards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Potter helps No. 21 Wisconsin knock off Northwestern 68-51

By Jay Cohen Feb. 21, 2021 10:23 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Facing a critical point in the season, No. 21 Wisconsin

Northwestern forward Pete Nance, right, reaches for a rebound above Illinois center Kofi Cockburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56

By Jay Cohen Jan. 07, 2021 11:26 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Illinois coach Brad Underwood went to talk to his team at

Northwestern forward Pete Nance, left, rebounds the ball against forward Robbie Beran, center, and Michigan State forward Aaron Henry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buie, Northwestern beat No. 4 Michigan State 79-65

By Jay Cohen Dec. 20, 2020 09:16 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern coach Chris Collins wants his team to take a

DePaul coach Dave Leitao yells to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)
Bey, Gillespie lead No. 12 Villanova past DePaul 91-71

By Jay Cohen Feb. 19, 2020 11:11 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Saddiq Bey and Collin Gillespie each made five of Villanova's 18