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Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) dunks over Iowa State forward Cameron Lard (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Conference USA - Semifinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/16/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 09:51 PM EDT

Xavier head coach Travis Steele talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball semifinal game against Villanova in the Big East men's tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Seton Hall Pirates at Villanova Wildcats 3/16/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 09:51 PM EDT

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie shoots against Xavier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball semifinal game in the Big East men's tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 25 Villanova rallies past Xavier in OT in Big East semis

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 15, 2019 09:35 PM EDT

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) reacts after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/15/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 01:11 PM EDT

Seton Hall guard Myles Powell (13) drives against Georgetown guard Jagan Mosely (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Powell goes off in 1st half, Seton Hall beats G'Town 73-57

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 15, 2019 12:16 AM EDT

Seton Hall guard Myles Powell (13) drives against Georgetown guard Jamorko Pickett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Georgetown Hoyas at Seton Hall Pirates 3/14/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 10:53 PM EDT

Marquette forward Ed Morrow, left, scores a basket on St. John's forward Marvin Clark II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Howard scores 30 as No. 23 Marquette routs SJU to snap skid

By Tom Canavan Mar. 14, 2019 09:49 PM EDT

Marquette forward Ed Morrow, left, scores a basket on St. John's forward Marvin Clark II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Big East - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Marquette Golden Eagles 3/14/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 09:09 PM EDT

Xavier's Kyle Castlin (2) celebrates in front of Creighton's Mitch Ballock (24) after making a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Xavier advances to Big East semis, beats Creighton 63-61

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 14, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

Missouri guard Xavier Pinson loses control of the ball as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Southeastern - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Auburn Tigers 3/14/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 04:52 PM EDT

Iowa State guard Talen Horton-Tucker (11) points to a teammate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 14, 2019. Iowa State defeated Baylor 83-66. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/15/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

Providence head coach Ed Cooley calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova at the Big East Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Paschall sends No. 25 Nova past Friars 73-62 in Big East

By Tom Canavan Mar. 14, 2019 02:38 PM EDT

Providence's Alpha Diallo, left, protects the ball from Villanova's Phil Booth and Eric Paschall, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Providence Friars at Villanova Wildcats 3/14/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

St. John's guard Justin Simon reacts after scoring a basket against DePaul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in New York. St. John's won 82-74. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
BUBBLE WATCH: TCU, St. John's earn big Wednesday wins

By David Brandt Mar. 14, 2019 03:48 AM EDT

St. John's forward Marvin Clark II (13) goes up for a shot against DePaul guard Max Strus (31) and forward Femi Olujobi during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ponds, St. John's snap skid, 82-74 vs DePaul in Big East

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 13, 2019 11:56 PM EDT

Providence coach Ed Cooley talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler in the Big East men's tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in New York. Providence won 80-57. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
White scores career-high 19 as Providence beats Butler again

By Tom Canavan Mar. 13, 2019 09:38 PM EDT

Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele watches the ball after his dunk during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against TCU in the Big 12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Kansas State Wildcats 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 08:49 PM EDT

Anne O'Connell, center, widow of former Associated Press college basketball writer Jim O'Connell, stands with their sons, Andrew O'Connell, second from left, and James O'Connell, second from right, after they received a media award in his honor from the Big East Conference, before the Big East men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in New York. Also seen are Big East commissioner Val Ackerman, left, and associated commissioner John Paquette, right. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Late AP basketball writer Jim O'Connell honored by Big East

By Tom Canavan Mar. 13, 2019 06:57 PM EDT

Marquette's Howard and Nova's Wright honored by Big East

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 13, 2019 06:09 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Marquette guard Markus Howard is the Big East player of the year after leading the conference in scoring and helping the Golden Eagles to a second...

Villanova forward Eric Paschall (4) reacts as he looks at the score in the waning minutes of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall defeated Villanova 79-75. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
The champs are here: Villanova wants to reign again in NYC

By Dan Gelston Mar. 13, 2019 03:13 AM EDT