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Gonzaga's Malachi Smith (13) celebrates in the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against UCLA in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
UConn emerges victorious after March Madness full of upsets

By David Brandt Apr. 04, 2023 06:00 AM EDT
The Cinderellas certainly had their moments in this March Madness. More than a few,

Florida Atlantic's Alijah Martin (15) goes up for a basket in the first half of an Elite 8 college basketball game against Kansas State in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
FAU's Final Four run fueled by sacrifice; 'No ego, no pride'

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 26, 2023 01:17 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — After being knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by a Florida Atlantic

Florida Atlantic players celebrate after defeating Kansas State in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Nowell's heroics not enough to get K-State to Final Four

By Tom Canavan Mar. 25, 2023 11:09 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Playing in front of a Madison Square Garden crowd that was riveted

Florida Atlantic's Giancarlo Rosado holds the trophy as Florida Atlantic players celebrate after defeating Kansas State in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
FAU holds off Nowell and K-State to reach 1st Final Four

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 25, 2023 08:57 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Alijah Martin sent a message early for upstart Florida Atlantic,

Gonzaga's Julian Strawther (0) handles the ball in the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against UCLA in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New York, Las Vegas players shine brightest in March Madness

By Mark Anderson And Ralph D. Russo Mar. 24, 2023 08:34 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Long known as the city that never sleeps, New York has a rival for

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) is greeted by guard Markquis Nowell (1) after a play in overtime of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Michigan State in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Different types of transfers helped KSU, FAU to Elite Eight

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 24, 2023 08:10 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — To get a sense of where Kansas State and Florida Atlantic sit in

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) and Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) reach for the loose ball in the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OT

By Tom Canavan Mar. 23, 2023 09:13 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Markquis Nowell walked the ball up the floor with the score tied in

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) makes a layup as Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) defends in overtime of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
East Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at East Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/25/2023

Mar. 23, 2023 09:10 PM EDT

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) and guard A.J. Hoggard (11) celebrate defeating Marquette in a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NYC guards lead Michigan State, K-State to Sweet 16 at MSG

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2023 05:09 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stories of New York City point guards have an almost mythical quality

Texas' Marcus Carr drives by Penn State's Myles Dread during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super seniors lead the way into March Madness Sweet 16

By John Marshall Mar. 22, 2023 05:10 AM EDT
Jerome Tang took his time finding the right players to fit into the program he wanted

Tennessee guard Tyreke Key (4) drives around Duke forward Dariq Whitehead (0) during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams

By Larry Lage Mar. 22, 2023 05:10 AM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is not a big fan of the

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang, center, celebrates his team's 75-65 win over Baylor with fans during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Jerome Tang has rising Kansas State feeling sweet again

By Dave Skretta Mar. 21, 2023 01:46 PM EDT
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Jerome Tang was tearing around his property on an unseasonably

Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Kansas State in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Nowell, late 3s lift Kansas State past Kentucky in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 19, 2023 05:24 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Markquis Nowell never lost faith, not when Kansas State had

Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Indiana State Sycamores 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

Kansas State forward David N'Guessan battles for a loose ball between Montana State forward Sam Lecholat, left, and forward Great Osobor during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Kansas St tops Montana St, 1st March Madness win since 2018

By Steve Reed Mar. 18, 2023 01:05 AM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Markquis Nowell had 17 points and 14 assists and No. 3 seed

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives the baseline around Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
WNIT - First Round - Game 15 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 16 (win) 3/18/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 08:00 PM EDT

TCU forward Xavier Cork (12) gets past Kansas State forward Ismael Massoud (25) to dunk the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 22 TCU routs No. 12 K-State 80-67 in Big 12 tourney

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2023 12:00 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Everything seemed to be going against TCU entering the Big 12

Iowa State forward Robert Jones (12) shoots under pressure from Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Texas Longhorns 3/9/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 02:54 PM EST

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang congratulates Kansas State center Abayomi Iyiola (23) as he heads to the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kansas star Jalen Wilson named AP Big 12 player of the year

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 07, 2023 11:30 AM EST
Big 12 scoring and rebounding leader Jalen Wilson of Kansas is the unanimous pick as

West Virginia forward Patrick Suemnick, center, is defended by Kansas State forwards Nae'Qwan Tomlin (35) and David N'Guessan, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Kansas State Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/4/2023

Mar. 04, 2023 04:46 PM EST