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Miami head coach Jim Larranaga watches his team during a practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Chicago. Miami faces Iowa State in a Sweet 16 game on Friday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Last 4 Midwest Region teams playing tough defense in tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 24, 2022 05:15 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — When Ochai Agbaji and Kansas are rolling, they can pile up points in a

Providence guard Al Durham, left, and center Nate Watson (0) react from the bench late in the second half of the team's college basketball game against Richmond in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Fortunate Friars living in moment with top seed Kansas next

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 22, 2022 07:05 PM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley heard all the chatter following

Saint Peter's players celebrate after defeating Murray State in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Sweet 16 primer: All eyes on Peacocks after wild 1st weekend

By Eric Olson Mar. 20, 2022 08:08 PM EDT
Top seeds Gonzaga, Kansas and Arizona are in. So is little Saint Peter’s, the giant

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1), and Eli Brooks (55) celebrate after they defeated Tennessee in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Drake Bulldogs 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:22 PM EDT

Princeton head coach Carla Berube calls a play for her team in the first half of a college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo Rockets at Kent State Golden Flashes 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against Wright State as guard Dalen Terry (4) looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Kansas Jayhawks at Stanford Cardinal 3/20/2022

Mar. 18, 2022 08:48 PM EDT

South Dakota State's Baylor Scheierman (3) drives past Providence's Justin Minaya (15) during the first half of a college basketball game during the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Providence Friars 3/17/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 01:08 PM EDT

Providence head coach Ed Cooley claps for his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler at the Big East basketball tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
History-making Providence eyes deep run in NCAA tourney

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 15, 2022 06:01 PM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — With his team on the verge accomplishing something that had

Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) celebrates after shooting a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Providence in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. Creighton won 85-58. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Creighton routs No. 11 Providence to reach Big East final

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 11, 2022 09:16 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — After tearing apart the top seed, Creighton has another chance to

UAB guard Michael Ertel (2) reacts with teammate Jordan Walker (10) after hitting a basket in overtime play during an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters at Charlotte 49ers 3/12/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives around Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Iowa State Cyclones 3/11/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 01:00 PM EST

Providence's Justin Minaya (15) celebrates with teammates after an NCAA college basketball game against Butler at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Providence won 65-61. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Durham hits clutch 3 to send No. 11 Providence past Butler

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 10, 2022 02:51 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Al Durham has made plenty of big shots for Providence this season —

Providence's Noah Horchler (14) shoots over Butler's Bryce Golden (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East basketball tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Big East - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Providence Friars 3/10/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 12:58 PM EST

Marquette's Justin Lewis, left, is fouled by Butler's Bryce Nze, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
All-Big East: Gillespie unanimous, Champagnie honored again

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 06, 2022 04:09 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Villanova guard Collin Gillespie was the only unanimous pick for the

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Daniels helps No. 11 Villanova top No. 9 Providence 76-74

By Dan Gelston Mar. 01, 2022 08:55 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — If the shot-for-shot battle down the stretch between Providence

Providence head coach Ed Cooley, center, thanks the fans after winning the Big East regular season championship after an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
No. 11 Providence wins first Big East regular-season title

Feb. 26, 2022 10:56 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A.J. Reeves made seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points to

Providence's Justin Minaya (15) slam s dunks the all after a steal as Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Bynum's 27 points lift No. 11 Providence over Xavier in 3 OT

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 23, 2022 11:13 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley has been hearing a lot about how

Providence's Brycen Goodine (12) is defended by Butler's Aaron Thompson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 8 Providence rallies from 19 down, beats Butler in OT

By Michael Marot Feb. 20, 2022 04:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ed Cooley found himself settling in and settling down as No. 8

Providence forward Ed Croswell (5) collides with Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) on a drive to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Gillespie nets 33, No. 10 Villanova beats No. 8 Friars 89-84

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 15, 2022 11:06 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A swollen ankle kept Villanova guard Collin Gillespie from

DePaul's David Jones (32) drives to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Providence on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Bynum scores 25, Providence beats DePaul 76-73 in OT

By Brendan Mcgair Feb. 12, 2022 09:37 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — One of the Big East’s lower-tier teams provided a scare for