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Iowa State's Aljaz Kunc reacts during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Wisconsin Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. Iowa State won 54-49. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
From 2 wins to Sweet 16: Iowa St turnaround built on defense

By Eric Olson Mar. 21, 2022 05:28 PM EDT

Kansas guard Remy Martin (11) hangs from the rim while celebrating his dunk over Texas Southern forward John Walker III (24) as Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) looks on in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Shaken, now stirring: Remy Martin has Jayhawks in Sweet 16

By Dave Skretta Mar. 21, 2022 12:44 PM EDT

Kansas State forward Ismael Massoud (25) shoots under pressure from West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) and guard Taz Sherman (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State hires Baylor assistant Jerome Tang as hoops coach

By Dave Skretta Mar. 21, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against TCU during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Mathurin, top-seeded Arizona survive TCU upset bid in OT

By Joe Reedy Mar. 21, 2022 12:56 AM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams gets past Texas's Brock Cunningham during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Purdue finally solves Beard in March, beats Texas 81-71

By Steve Megargee Mar. 20, 2022 11:55 PM EDT

St. Bonaventure forward Osun Osunniyi (21) shoots in front of Oklahoma guard C.J. Noland in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the NIT in Norman, Okla., Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
St. Bonaventure ousts Oklahoma 70-68 in 2nd round of NIT

Mar. 20, 2022 11:11 PM EDT

St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt, left, and guard Jaren Holmes celebrate after an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in the second round of the NIT in Norman, Okla., Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Virginia Cavaliers at Oklahoma Bracket - Second Round - Game 1 (win) 3/22/2022

Mar. 20, 2022 10:24 PM EDT

Texas Tech guard Kevin McCullar (15) reacts with teammates during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Notre Dame, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
McCullar, Texas Tech beat Notre Dame 59-53 to reach Sweet 16

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 20, 2022 10:02 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Jahcobi Neath drives past Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Kalscheur, Iowa State beat Wisconsin to reach Sweet 16

By Jay Cohen Mar. 20, 2022 08:46 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey gestures from the sideline during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Texas Tech, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
CBI - First Round - Game 8 (win) at Ohio Bobcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 20, 2022 08:44 PM EDT

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

Arizona guard Dalen Terry (4) reacts after a shot against Wright State during the second half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. Arizona won 87-70. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Terry keeping Arizona on point during NCAA Tournament

By Joe Reedy Mar. 19, 2022 10:03 PM EDT

Notre Dame guard Cormac Ryan (5) shoots a free throw against Alabama during the second half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. Notre Dame won 78-64. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Fighting Irish look to keep NCAA mojo going vs Red Raiders

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 19, 2022 09:00 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger motions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Iowa State takes turnaround into NCAA matchup with Wisconsin

By Jay Cohen Mar. 19, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) is defended by Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
E.J. Liddell powers Buckeyes' NCAA run with all-around play

By Will Graves Mar. 19, 2022 06:33 PM EDT

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott instructs his team in the second half of a second-round game against Kansas in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Martin, Kansas hold off Creighton 79-72 for another Sweet 16

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 19, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) shoots over Baylor forward Flo Thamba (0) in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tar Heels survive ejection, big rally, beat '21 champ Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 19, 2022 03:19 PM EDT

Baylor guard James Akinjo (11) fouls North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) during a shot attempt as Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) looks on in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
North Carolina's Manek ejected for throwing elbow vs Baylor

Mar. 19, 2022 02:08 PM EDT

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) goes up for a shot as Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan (1) defends in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Baylor Bears 3/19/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 12:56 PM EDT