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Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) shoots over Houston's Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
NCAA Latest: Kentucky holds off Houston reach regional final

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2019 04:53 PM EDT
The Latest on the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn plays North Carolina in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Plenty of on-court, off-court intrigue in Midwest Region

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 04:14 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The last four teams standing in the Midwest Region are a

Auburn players warm up during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn plays North Carolina in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Auburn Tigers at North Carolina Tar Heels 3/29/2019

Mar. 28, 2019 10:32 AM EDT

Washington's David Crisp (1) and North Carolina's Coby White (2) battle for a loose ball in the first half during a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
North Carolina returns to Sweet 16, beats Washington 81-59

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 24, 2019 05:37 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After making an early exit from the NCAA Tournament last season

Washington's Jaylen Nowell, left to right, North Carolina's Kenny Williams and Washington's Matisse Thybulle battle for a loose ball in the first half during a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Washington Huskies at North Carolina Tar Heels 3/24/2019

Mar. 24, 2019 03:43 PM EDT

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams reacts in the first half against Iona during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
North Carolina tries to avoid repeat of early tourney exit

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 23, 2019 05:03 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Top-seeded North Carolina is trying to avoid a repeat of last

North Carolina's Luke Maye, back, and Nassir Little hug in the final seconds of the second half against Iona during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Top-seeded UNC overcomes slow 1st half to beat Iona in NCAAs

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 22, 2019 11:55 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — North Carolina completed a perfect first round for top seeds in

North Carolina's Nassir Little, right, drives past Iona's Rickey McGill in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Iona Gaels at North Carolina Tar Heels 3/22/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 10:12 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) flexes after a basket against North Dakota State in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C., Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
NCAA Latest: Buckeyes, Hokies close 1st round with wins

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2019 12:17 PM EDT
The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

North Carolina's Cameron Johnson (13) drives against Louisville's Jordan Nwora (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Johnson, White, Maye power UNC's offense entering NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 19, 2019 05:49 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Cameron Johnson swears there's no deals among North Carolina

Duke's Zion Williamson, center, loses the ball as he is trapped by Florida State's David Nichols, right, and Raiquan Gray, left, during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Board work, 3-point shot could fuel upsets of top NCAA seeds

By Aaron Beard Mar. 18, 2019 01:58 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This year's NCAA Tournament features a top tier of teams that

Friday's Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2019 04:45 AM EDT
COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson had the go

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) shoots against North Carolina's Coby White (2) and Garrison Brooks (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina A&T Aggies 3/15/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:35 AM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 5 Duke edges No. 3 UNC 74-73 in ACC semifinals

By Aaron Beard Mar. 15, 2019 11:49 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson didn't hesitate when he saw his shot for the

Thursday's Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Mar. 15, 2019 04:37 AM EDT
COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson made all 13

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) is tripped by Louisville's Malik Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. Brooks was injured on the play but returned to the game. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 3 North Carolina beats Louisville 83-70 in ACC quarters

By Steve Reed Mar. 14, 2019 09:13 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Roy Williams continues to preach to Coby White to play

North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk (0) is fouled by Clemson's Javan White (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina A&T Aggies 3/13/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, North Carolina's Cameron Johnson (13) dunks against Gonzaga during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Johnson was named to the AP All-ACC team, Tuesday, March 12, 2019.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/15/2018

Mar. 12, 2019 12:43 PM EDT

North Carolina's Luke Maye, left, and Duke's Tre Jones battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 3 UNC tops No. 4 Duke 79-70 to earn share of ACC title

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2019 08:20 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Third-ranked North Carolina handled every push fourth-ranked

North Carolina's Coby White defends as Duke's Tre Jones (3) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina A&T Aggies 3/7/2019

Mar. 09, 2019 08:01 PM EST