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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

Michigan's DeVante Jones, right, dribbles up the court as Ohio State's Jamari Wheeler defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

March Madness tips off: Tourney gets rolling with 16 games

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2022 05:26 AM EDT

Villanova head coach Jay Wright watches from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Wright Way: Hall of Fame coach keeps Villanova in title hunt

By Dan Gelston Mar. 16, 2022 07:13 PM EDT

South Dakota State forward Douglas Wilson (35) shoots a layup during the second half against North Dakota State in NCAA college basketball game for the Summit League men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)

Midwest Preview: Sharp-shooting Jackrabbits streak into NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 16, 2022 04:49 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

Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) defends as Marquette's Darryl Morsell (32) looks to shoot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Creighton won 74-63. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

D-II star Hawkins finishes with dream season at Creighton

By Eric Olson Mar. 14, 2022 11:58 AM EDT

Cal State Fullerton celebrates an NCAA college basketball game against Long Beach State in the championship of the Big West Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. Cal State Fullerton won 72 to 71. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

A bigger bracket? NCAA transformation could lead to changes

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 14, 2022 02:03 AM EDT

Arizona players celebrate after defeating UCLA in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Picking the bracket: Big Ten resurgence, but title goes West

By Noah Trister Mar. 13, 2022 10:00 PM EDT

Villanova head coach Jay Wright gestures to supporters while cutting down the net after the final of the Big East conference tournament against Creighton, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Arizona's Lloyd leads Wildcats' rapid rise to a No. 1 seed

By Aaron Beard Mar. 13, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis works the bench in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech during semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Live updates: UNC's Davis caps 1st season in NCAA tourney

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2022 05:47 PM EDT

Montana State guard Xavier Bishop looks to the basket past forward Jubrile Belo (13) and Northern Colorado forward Kur Jongkuch during an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament in Boise, Idaho, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)

Northern Colorado Bears at Montana State Bobcats 3/12/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 09:16 PM EST

Villanova's Collin Gillespie celebrates with teammates while holding a sign after an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the final of the Big East conference tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Champs again: Villanova tops Creighton to win Big East title

By Dan Gelston Mar. 12, 2022 08:47 PM EST

Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono (4) passes the ball to Jermaine Samuels during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

No. 8 Villanova topples No. 20 UConn to make Big East final

By Dan Gelston Mar. 11, 2022 11:35 PM EST

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

Akron upsets top-seeded Toledo 70-62 in MAC semifinals

Mar. 11, 2022 07:31 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Xavier Castaneda scored 26 points and Ali Ali added 13, leading fourth-seeded Akron to a 70-62 upset of top-seeded Toledo in the semifinals of the...

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)

Conference USA - Semifinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Semifinal 1 (win) 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

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EST
March 12 1937 — The first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) men’s basketball tournament is won by Central Missouri State....