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Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman reacts during the second half of a Sweet 16 game against Oral Roberts in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Elite 8 matchup pits coaches succeeding in family business

By Eric Olson Mar. 28, 2021 06:31 PM EDT
The matchup between Arkansas' Eric Musselman and Baylor's Scott Drew in the

Baylor head coach Scott Drew and MaCio Teague (31) are interviewed after Baylor's win over Hartford in a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Transfers boost Sampson's Cougars, others into NCAA Sweet 16

By Aaron Beard Mar. 25, 2021 02:15 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelvin Sampson never set out to take a once-proud Houston

Arkansas forward Justin Smith (0) grabs a rebound from Texas Tech forward Marcus Santos-Silva (14) in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Power outage delays Oklahoma St-Oregon St game

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2021 12:19 PM EDT
The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Villanova head coach Jay Wright yells to his team as they played against Winthrop in the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
North Texas taking experience, confidence into 'Nova game

By Eric Olson Mar. 20, 2021 07:20 PM EDT
A rough start to North Texas' season didn't alarm a supremely confident player

South Carolina center Tre-Vaughn Minott (50) dunks against Arkansas guard Desi Sills (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Arkansas Razorbacks at South Carolina Gamecocks 3/2/2021

Mar. 02, 2021 07:32 PM EST

Arkansas players Davonte Davis (4) and Jaylin Williams (10) celebrate after defeating LSU during an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Smith helps No. 20 Arkansas beat LSU 83-75

By Eric W. Bolin Feb. 27, 2021 04:37 PM EST
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — No. 20 Arkansas had a perfect February. Justin Smith

Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams (10) shoots against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/27/2021

Feb. 27, 2021 03:18 PM EST

Arkansas forward Connor Vanover (23) dunks the ball over Alabama Forward Juwan Gary (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/24/2021

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Arkansas forward Justin Smith (0) drives to the hoop against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Florida Gators at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/16/2021

Feb. 16, 2021 08:08 PM EST

Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) shoots over Mississippi defender Matthew Murrell (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Ole Miss Rebels at Arkansas Razorbacks 1/27/2021

Jan. 27, 2021 09:44 PM EST

Arkansas forward Justin Smith drives to the basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Auburn Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks 1/20/2021

Jan. 20, 2021 10:16 PM EST

Missouri forward Kobe Brown (24) tries to pass the ball against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Missouri Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks 1/2/2021

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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

Nebraska's Kevin Cross (1) goes to the basket against Indiana's Race Thompson (25) and Jerome Hunter (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Indiana won 89-64. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Nebraska's Hoiberg leaves Big Ten loss with 'common cold'

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 11, 2020 10:53 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg was taken to a hospital for

Indiana head coach Archie Miller walks the sideline as his team played Wisconsin in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wisconsin won 60-56. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 24 Badgers clinch share of Big 10 title, beat Indiana

By Michael Marot Mar. 07, 2020 02:55 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Brad Davison and a bunch of Wisconsin players jumped

Indiana's Joey Brunk (50) shoots over Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers earn crucial victory, 72-67, sweep Golden Gophers

By Michael Marot Mar. 04, 2020 09:21 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Joey Brunk spent most of Wednesday night fighting and

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (4) shoots over Penn State forward Seth Lundy (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Durham, Jackson-Davis lead Indiana past No. 9 Penn State

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 23, 2020 02:52 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — In a game full of wild swings, Indiana boxed out No. 9

Michigan coach Juwan Howard signals during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan routs Indiana 89-65, helps NCAA Tournament chances

By Larry Lage Feb. 16, 2020 03:14 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is rolling again, finding ways to win as it

Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) reacts with his teammates after drawing a charging foul against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Purdue won 74-62. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Boilermakers deliver winning road show at Indiana, 74-62

By Michael Marot Feb. 08, 2020 06:54 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Purdue finally figured out how to put together an