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Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) hugs Jalen Suggs (1) as Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) looks on at the end of the championship game against Baylor in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gonzaga's pursuit of perfection ends in out-of-synch showing

By Aaron Beard Apr. 06, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Corey Kispert greeted his coach with a hug on the sideline

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi drives to the basket ahead of teammate guard Jalen Suggs (1) and Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Baylor beatdown: Bears win title, hang 86-70 loss on Gonzaga

By Eddie Pells Apr. 05, 2021 11:52 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There was another team out there that was marching through

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) walks on the court at the end of the championship game against Baylor in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Gonzaga joins long list of unbeaten teams to fall in tourney

By Michael Marot Apr. 05, 2021 11:51 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gonzaga coach Mark Few tried to reflect on what his

Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) passes around Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baylor nearly flawless in title game rout of Gonzaga

By Dave Skretta Apr. 05, 2021 11:47 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Baylor knew it would need to play to near-perfection to end

Baylor forward Flo Thamba (0) fights for a rebound with Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Analysis: Baylor bullied the Bulldogs to win national title

By John Marshall Apr. 05, 2021 11:42 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The big, bad Baylor Bears bullied college basketball's

Baylor guard MaCio Teague drives past Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Baylor 1st national title denies Zags perfection

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2021 08:37 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the national championship game between Baylor

FILE - In this April 2, 2007, file photo, Florida watches the "One Shining Moment" video after winning the title game against Ohio State in the NCAA Final Four basketball championship in Atlanta. Florida won 84-75. Nearly everyone involved in the men’s college basketball tournament, it seems, cherishes a “One Shining Moment” memory. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
'The ball is tipped': Recollections of 'One Shining Moment'

By Howard Fendrich And Stephen Whyno Apr. 04, 2021 11:12 AM EDT
Nearly everyone involved in the men’s college basketball tournament, it seems,

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) drives up court during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Gonzaga, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
To the bank! Suggs hits the winner, Zags top UCLA 93-90

By Eddie Pells Apr. 03, 2021 11:21 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Suggs took the inbounds pass and saw nothing but

Baylor and Houston warmup before a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Gonzaga stuns UCLA to keep perfect season alive

Apr. 03, 2021 05:34 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest from the Final Four (all times EDT):

Baylor and Houston warm up before a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arizona Wildcats at Stanford Cardinal 4/4/2021

Apr. 03, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang runs up court after making a basket during the second half of an Elite 8 game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Final Four promises to be good after bracket of upsets

By John Marshall Mar. 31, 2021 06:31 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — March Madness was worth the year-long wait.

Southern California forward Evan Mobley (4) loses the ball between Gonzaga forward Anton Watson, left, and forward Drew Timme, right, during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
USC's early turnovers doom NCAA upset bid against Gonzaga

By Aaron Beard Mar. 30, 2021 09:53 PM EDT
Southern California knew it might take a perfect game to spoil Gonzaga's

Southern California head coach Andy Enfield directs his team during the first half of an Elite 8 game against Gonzaga in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Quite a show: Zags stay undefeated with 85-66 win over USC

By Eddie Pells Mar. 30, 2021 09:28 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Can anybody stop these guys? For the

Southern California head coach Andy Enfield reacts to a call during the first half of a Sweet 16 game against Oregon in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Not just offense: Gonzaga trusts defense entering USC game

By Aaron Beard Mar. 29, 2021 04:43 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gonzaga has spent its entire season pushing tempo, knocking

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard celebrates as he walks off the court after a Sweet 16 game against Florida State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 76-58. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NCAA tourney hits halfway point, still the field vs. Gonzaga

By Jim Litke Mar. 29, 2021 02:56 AM EDT
The Elite Eight marks the halfway point of the NCAA Tournament, but don’t blink

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) drives between Creighton forward Christian Bishop, left, and Mitch Ballock (24)in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Unbeaten Zags keep rolling with 83-65 rout of Creighton

By Michael Marot Mar. 28, 2021 04:28 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard believes he still has room to

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson celebrates after a Sweet 16 game against Loyola Chicago in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. Oregon State won 65-58. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oregon State is 18th double-digit seed in NCAA Elite Eight

By Tim Booth Mar. 27, 2021 08:42 PM EDT
Add Oregon State to the relatively short list of double-digit seeds that have

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) celebrates with teammate Corey Kispert (24) after defeating Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Timme's time is now as key to Gonzaga's bid for perfection

By Tim Booth Mar. 24, 2021 02:23 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — He was already enjoying a terrific season, and now Drew

Oral Roberts players celebrate after beating Ohio State in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Analysis: More madness likely in NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16

By John Marshall Mar. 23, 2021 05:38 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Your bracket is shot. We know it. Ours is, too.

Kansas head coach Bill Self signals against USC during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
March was bound to be mad; NCAA tourney hasn't disappointed

By Jim Litke Mar. 23, 2021 04:25 AM EDT
Considering how everything else has gone this past year, March was bound to be