MICHAEL MAROT
Butler's new head coach Thad Matta speaks after he was introduced during an NCAA college basketball news conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Matta's comeback includes rekindling Butler's winning ways

By Michael Marot Apr. 06, 2022 06:08 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Thad Matta's first head coaching tenue at Butler lasted one

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) shoots over Colorado State forward James Moors (10) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan in Sweet 16 again as Brooks puts away Vols late

By Michael Marot Mar. 19, 2022 08:24 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eli Brooks returned for one final college season with the goal of

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes talks with guard Zakai Zeigler, right, during the first half of a college basketball game against Longwood in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee uses balanced offense to beat Longwood 88-56

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2022 05:26 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tennessee used its stout defense to win the Southeastern

Colorado State guard Kendle Moore fights for a rebound with Michigan forward Moussa Diabate, rear, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Collins provides spark, Michigan beats Colorado State 75-63

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2022 02:39 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Freshman Frankie Collins made a starting debut that Michigan fans

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James celebrates after cutting down part of the net after the team defeated Texas A&M during an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament championship game Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tennessee has something to prove, and it's not NCAA seeding

By Michael Marot Mar. 16, 2022 07:07 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tennessee arrived in Indianapolis with a single focus and little

Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) reacts with Rob Phinisee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in the semifinal round at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana eager for 1st NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016

By Michael Marot Mar. 14, 2022 04:53 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Mike Woodson accepted the Indiana coaching job last spring,

Iowa players celebrate with the trophy after an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Iowa won 75-66. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 24 Iowa closes out No. 9 Purdue 75-66 for Big Ten title

By Michael Marot Mar. 13, 2022 05:59 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Iowa forward Keegan Murray grabbed the Big Ten Tournament trophy,

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) goes to the basket against Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 9 Purdue gets past Michigan State 75-70, into title game

By Michael Marot Mar. 12, 2022 06:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden Ivey gave No. 9 Purdue the production and energy it needed

The Indiana bench reacts after a 3-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in the semifinal round at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bohannon banks long, late 3, No. 24 Iowa beats Indiana 80-77

By Michael Marot Mar. 12, 2022 03:46 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon couldn't recall how many times he

Michigan State's Joey Hauser (10) shoots against Wisconsin's Chris Vogt (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Spartans pull away late to beat No. 12 Wisconsin 69-63

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2022 09:03 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Bingham Jr. embraced being the game-changer Friday night.

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) drives on Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 11, 2022. Indiana defeated Illinois 65-63. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jackson-Davis leads Indiana past No. 16 Illinois 65-63

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2022 02:22 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis had something to prove at the Big Ten

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) grabs a rebound over Northwestern center Ryan Young (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 24 Iowa routs Northwestern with record tourney showing

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2022 04:19 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — No. 24 Iowa celebrated Fran McCaffery's 400th game at the school

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard gestures in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan's Howard keeps cool after returning to sideline

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2022 02:56 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Juwan Howard was on his best behavior in Michigan's Big Ten

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, center, loses control of the ball while being defended by Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic (55) and forward Mason Gillis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 8 Purdue rallies past Indiana 69-67 to end 2-game skid

By Michael Marot Mar. 05, 2022 04:37 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue’s seniors celebrated one final time on their home

Oklahoma City Thunder's Tre Mann (23) goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Lance Stephenson (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder outlast Pacers 129-125 in OT

By Michael Marot Feb. 25, 2022 09:56 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept going to the

Providence's Brycen Goodine (12) is defended by Butler's Aaron Thompson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 8 Providence rallies from 19 down, beats Butler in OT

By Michael Marot Feb. 20, 2022 04:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ed Cooley found himself settling in and settling down as No. 8

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks with Brad Davison (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Davis' closing flurry sends No. 15 Wisconsin past Indiana

By Michael Marot Feb. 15, 2022 11:42 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Johnny Davis packed a powerful closing punch Tuesday night.

Butler's Chuck Harris (3) goes to the basket against Marquette's Kam Jones (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Butler bites back with 3s to beat No. 18 Marquette, 85-79

By Michael Marot Feb. 12, 2022 06:55 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Butler Bulldogs were tired of falling short. So

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard calls a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan-Ohio State rivalry takes Big Ten center stage

By Michael Marot Feb. 11, 2022 05:33 AM EST
A look at the weekend action around the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF THE

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 3 Purdue beats No. 13 Illini for share of Big Ten lead

By Michael Marot Feb. 08, 2022 11:23 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jaden Ivey and Eric Hunter Jr. provided the second-half