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UCLA guard Tyger Campbell looks to shoot against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the men's Pac-12 Tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Boise State seeks 1st March Madness tournament win

By Josh Dubow Mar. 15, 2023 07:59 PM EDT

Illinois guard RJ Melendez (15) makes a pass around Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 5 Purdue tops Illinois 76-71

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 05, 2023 03:17 PM EST

Illinois' Coleman Hawkins celebrates as his team takes a lead during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won in double overtime 91-87. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois holds off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime

Mar. 02, 2023 10:35 PM EST

Illinois coach Brad Underwood applaudds before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Shannon’s surge rallies Illinois past No. 21 Northwestern

By Gavin Good Feb. 23, 2023 11:57 PM EST

Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Shannon scores 17, Illinois beats Ohio State 69-60

Jan. 24, 2023 10:00 PM EST

Nebraska's Sam Griesel, center, drives between Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr., left, and Matthew Mayer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Illinois Fighting Illini at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/10/2023

Jan. 10, 2023 09:56 PM EST

Alabama A&M's Brandon Powell, center, reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Mayer scores 21 to lead No. 18 Illini past Alabama A&M 68-47

By Gavin Good Dec. 17, 2022 06:41 PM EST

Virginia's Jayden Gardner (1) celebrates after Virginia defeated Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 16 Virginia beats No. 19 Illinois to cap emotional week

By Mark Anderson Nov. 20, 2022 05:52 PM EST

Texas Tech forward Kevin Obanor (0) shoots against Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Feb. 9, 2022, in Norman, Okla. Texas Tech returners from last season include Obanor, who had double-doubles in each of the Red Raiders’ three NCAA Tournament games as they made another NCAA Sweet 16. 600 words, photos. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck, File)
No. 25 Texas Tech newcomers are younger for Adams this time

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Edey is one of the most intimidating players in the conference. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Hoosiers picked as team to beat in Big Ten season of change

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2022 11:20 AM 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

Texas Tech guard Davion Warren (2) shoots over Montana State guard Nick Gazelas (2) during the second half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Texas Tech overwhelms Montana State 97-62 in NCAA 1st round

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 18, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

FILE - Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams communicates with his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. First-year Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams was picked as The Associated Press coach of the year in the Big 12 in a close vote, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Decades-long dream comes true for Mark Adams at Texas Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 16, 2022 03:09 PM EDT

Kansas guard Joseph Yesufu (1) gets a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 6 KU beats No. 14 Texas Tech 74-65 to win Big 12 tourney

By Dave Skretta Mar. 12, 2022 08:36 PM EST

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

Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter (11) gets past Texas Tech guard Davion Warren (2) to dunk the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas Tech routs Iowa State 72-41 in Big 12 quarterfinals

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2022 11:38 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski works the bench in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/11/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 01:18 PM EST

Oklahoma State guard Isaac Likekele (13) gestures to fans after Oklahoma State defeated Texas Tech in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State sinks No. 12 Texas Tech's Big 12 title hopes

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 05, 2022 05:53 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Terrence Shannon Jr. celebrates after basket against TCU in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
TCU boosts NCAA hopes with 69-66 upset of No. 9 Texas Tech

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 26, 2022 08:35 PM EST