MICHAEL MAROT
Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) shoots over Michigan guards Mike Smith (12) and Chaundee Brown (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Howard tossed, No. 4 Michigan tops Terps, Big Ten semis next

By Michael Marot Mar. 12, 2021 07:12 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All Michigan coach Juwan Howard intended to do, he said,

Minnesota center Sam Freeman (32) and Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) go up for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 9 Ohio State ends skid, holds off Minnesota 79-75

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2021 05:58 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann didn't care about style

Indiana forward Jordan Geronimo, center, is fouled as he shoots by Purdue guard Brandon Newman, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey, No. 23 Purdue beat Indiana for 9th straight time

By Michael Marot Mar. 06, 2021 04:49 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey got a crash course in the Indiana-Purdue

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) makes a pass in front of Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey helps No. 23 Purdue hold off No. 25 Wisconsin 73-69

By Michael Marot Mar. 02, 2021 11:33 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey developed his closing mentality on the

Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) gos up for a rebound with Butler guard Myles Tate (12) and forward Bryce Nze (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bulldogs show some bite in 73-61 win over No. 8 Villanova

By Michael Marot Feb. 28, 2021 02:20 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chuck Harris jump-started Butler's offense early. Jair

Michigan staff and players react after defeating Indiana in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 3 Michigan continues to roll with 73-57 win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Feb. 27, 2021 02:46 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Franz Wagner matched his season high with 21 points

Northwestern forward Miller Kopp (10) dives for the ball with Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ivey leads No. 24 Boilermakers past Northwestern 75-70

By Michael Marot Feb. 06, 2021 07:45 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue guard Jaden Ivey is making it look easy.

Minnesota center Liam Robbins (0) goes up for a dunk over Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue erases 14-point deficit, beats No. 21 Minnesota 81-62

By Michael Marot Jan. 30, 2021 10:53 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue guard Brandon Newman’s first-half struggles

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) shoots in front of Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 7 Michigan uses strong defense to rout Purdue 70-53

By Michael Marot Jan. 22, 2021 10:18 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Michigan coach Juwan Howard put the emphasis on

Wisconsin's Trevor Anderson watches as Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis reacts after making a shot and being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Indiana, Purdue expect intensity of rivalry to remain strong

By Michael Marot Jan. 13, 2021 06:31 PM EST
Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic enjoys hearing the boos every time he plays at

FILE - Fans arrive at Lucas Oil Stadium before a men's NCAA Final Four semifinal college basketball game between Butler and Michigan State in Indianapolis, in this April 3, 2010, file photo. The NCAA announced Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, that all 67 men's basketball tournament games including the Final Four will be played entirely in Indiana in a bid to keep the marquee event from being called off for a second consecutive year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Games will be played on two courts inside Lucas Oil Stadium as well as at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Mackey Arena at Purdue and Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Only one game at a time will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium.. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
Men's March Madness will be played entirely in Indiana

By Michael Marot Jan. 04, 2021 11:33 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA is giving Indiana an exclusive ticket to showcase

Ohio State center Zed Key (23) gos up for a shot over Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Williams, Hunter lead Purdue past No. 20 Ohio State 67-60

By Michael Marot Dec. 16, 2020 09:49 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trevion Williams found a fix for his shooting

A sign outside of Bankers Life Fieldhouse shows the display for the Gonzaga vs. Baylor basketball game that was scheduled to play in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Indianapolis. The game was canceled due to COVID. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 1 Gonzaga vs No. 2 Baylor called off over virus tests

By Michael Marot Dec. 05, 2020 12:06 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coaches Mark Few of Gonzaga and Scott Drew of Baylor

Illinois' Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) shoots next to Baylor's Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 2 Baylor uses stout defense to get past No. 5 Illinois

By Michael Marot Dec. 03, 2020 12:28 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Drew watched No. 2 Baylor's first two games in

West Virginia's Derek Culver goes to the basket against Gonzaga's Drew Timme during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 1 Gonzaga rallies to beat No. 11 West Virginia 87-82

By Michael Marot Dec. 02, 2020 09:44 PM EST
INDIANANAPOLIS (AP) — Losing Jalen Suggs in the first half shook up No. 1

Kansas' Jalen Wilson (10) shoots as Kentucky's Lance Ware (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 7 Kansas overcomes offensive woes, beats No. 20 Kentucky

By Michael Marot Dec. 02, 2020 12:27 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kansas forward Jalen Wilson waited a whole year for a night

FILE - Purdue head coach Matt Painter gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in West Lafayette, Ind., in this March 7, 2020 file photo. Painter, like other conference coaches, is still waiting to see a final schedule. But he's already making contingency plans for what he expects to be a season full of adjustments. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Williams likely to play bigger role for young Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2020 04:53 PM EST
Purdue forward Trevion Williams is sturdy and experienced enough to handle a

FILE - Indiana head coach Archie Miller reacts on the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill., in this Sunday, March 1, 2020, file photo. Miller has been trying to improve the Hoosiers perimeter game for three seasons. He may finally have the answer. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Hoosiers hope deeper backcourt opens up floor, possibilities

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2020 03:08 PM EST
Indiana coach Archie Miller tried everything the last two seasons to cobble

Leal hoping to take advantage of shot with hometown Hoosiers

By Michael Marot Oct. 13, 2020 06:14 PM EDT
Anthony Leal accomplished just about everything an Indiana high school

FILE - In this March 14, 2012, file photo, a player runs across the NCAA logo during practice in Pittsburgh before an NCAA tournament college basketball game. The number of teams facing postseason bans because of low scores on the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate has nearly doubled in one year. Fifteen teams could face the most severe sanction next season compared with eight in 2019-20. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
NCAA postseason bans nearly double despite steady APR stats

By Michael Marot May. 19, 2020 01:32 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The number of teams facing postseason bans because of low