JOHN MARSHALL
Texas' Marcus Carr drives by Penn State's Myles Dread during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super seniors lead the way into March Madness Sweet 16

By John Marshall 13 hrs ago
Jerome Tang took his time finding the right players to fit into the program he wanted

Florida Atlantic center Vladislav Goldin (50) blocks Fairleigh Dickinson forward Ansley Almonor (5) in the second half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The maddest March ever? Underdogs head to the Sweet 16

By John Marshall Mar. 20, 2023 11:34 AM EDT
We know you're upset. Underdogs have blown up every bracket in the country.

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson celebrates after making a basket during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game against Texas in the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas gets No. 1 seed in NCAA's stacked West Region

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2023 06:53 PM EDT
Kansas did not get a No. 1 seed in the Midwest, costing the Jayhawks a chance to

UCLA coach Mick Cronin gestures during the fist half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Utah, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr., Cronin highlight AP All-Pac-12 team

By John Marshall Mar. 07, 2023 01:07 PM EST
Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s decision to return for his senior season worked out quite well for

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT ID TO JOHN CAMDEN - Pittsburgh's Nike Sibande (22) dives to the basket past Virginia Tech's John Camden, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Houston, Alabama top AP Top 25; Marquette climbing, Pitt in

By John Marshall Feb. 27, 2023 12:09 PM EST
The top five spots in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll remained the

Arizona State guard Frankie Collins shoots between Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. and guard Courtney Ramey (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State stuns No. 7 Arizona 89-88 on Cambridge's heave

By John Marshall Feb. 25, 2023 05:37 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State’s latest rivalry loss appeared imminent even after

Arizona center Oumar Ballo dunks against California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
College basketball undergoing a big man revival

By John Marshall Feb. 16, 2023 03:45 PM EST
The Golden State Warriors changed the way the NBA game was played by playing small,

Alabama forward Brandon Miller (24) shoots over Auburn forward Jaylin Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama hoops No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 20 years

By John Marshall Feb. 13, 2023 12:22 PM EST
Alabama is the new No. 1, rising to the top spot in The Associated Press Top 25 men's

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd talks to guard Kerr Kriisa (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 5 Arizona uses massive run to rout Oregon State 84-52

By John Marshall Feb. 04, 2023 11:54 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona got stuck in Oregon State's preferred pace, forced to

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Maryland forward Julian Reese (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Purdue defeated Maryland 58-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama right behind

By John Marshall Jan. 23, 2023 12:02 PM EST
Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Alabama is right behind the Boilermakers.

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) drives on UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 58-52. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 11 Arizona ends No. 5 UCLA's 14-game win streak

By John Marshall Jan. 21, 2023 04:24 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona spent the first half banging bodies with UCLA and the

Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) drives on Arizona center Oumar Ballo during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 11 Arizona uses revamped lineup to roll over USC 81-66

By John Marshall Jan. 19, 2023 11:13 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Frustrated with another offensive letdown, Arizona coach Tommy

Arizona State guard Devan Cambridge, left, and Oregon guard Keeshawn Barthelemy, right, fight for control of the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Arizona State regaining momentum behind relentless defense

By John Marshall Jan. 13, 2023 05:10 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State had mojo on its side, a roster full of

Arizona's Pelle Larsson, third from right, gets caught in a pick as Washington State's Justin Powell (24) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Washington State ends No. 5 Arizona's home winning streak

By John Marshall Jan. 07, 2023 07:12 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Mouhamed Gueye had 24 points and 14 rebounds, and Washington

FILE - College of Charleston head coach Pat Kelsey, center, celebrates with students after defeating Virginia Tech in an upset victory of an NCAA college basketball game during the championship of the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. No. 23 Charleston moved into the rankings for the first time in 20 years.(AP Photo/Mic Smith, File)
Purdue at No. 1, Charleston ranked for 1st time in 20 years

By John Marshall Jan. 02, 2023 12:03 PM EST
Purdue solidified its No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press men’s college basketball

Nebraska's C.J. Wilcher is guarded by Purdue's Zach Edey, top left, and Ethan Morton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Purdue moves to No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama cracks top 5

By John Marshall Dec. 12, 2022 12:30 PM EST
Purdue picked up wins over West Virginia, No. 15 Gonzaga and No. 12 Duke in

Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman (55) fights for a loose ball over Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) and forward Henri Veesaar (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
No. 4 Arizona turning heads early in the season

By John Marshall Nov. 30, 2022 02:26 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd knew there was talent on his roster.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ranked teams face tough tests in holiday tournaments

By John Marshall Nov. 22, 2022 04:29 AM EST
The Thanksgiving week of holiday tournaments is almost always a feast of high-level

Virginia players celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
AP Top 25: Virginia climbs to No. 5, UNC and Houston are 1-2

By John Marshall Nov. 21, 2022 12:00 PM EST
Virginia had the difficult task of playing two ranked teams while grieving a tragedy

Nicholls State guard Micah Thomas drives past Arizona guard Adama Bal (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 17 Arizona opens with a 117-75 win over Nicholls State

By John Marshall Nov. 07, 2022 11:59 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Nicholls State tried to push Azuolas Tubelis around. The Arizona