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Duke's Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the second half against Florida State in the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Zion sets doubts aside, gets ready for NCAA's biggest party

By Eddie Pells Mar. 17, 2019 06:52 PM EDT

St. Bonaventure forward Courtney Stockard shoots against Saint Louis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball final game in the Atlantic 10 men's tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Saint Louis Billikens at St. Bonaventure Bonnies 3/17/2019

Mar. 17, 2019 03:03 PM EDT

Auburn forward Horace Spencer (0) and guard J'Von McCormick (12) leave the court after beating Florida in an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn won 65-62. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 22 Auburn reaches SEC tourney final, downs Florida 65-62

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 16, 2019 03:14 PM EDT

LSU interim head coach Tony Benford directs his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Florida hits 3 with second left to upset No. 9 LSU 76-73

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 15, 2019 03:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 6, 2019, file photo, LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) looks for an outlet during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. Smart will play for in the Southeastern Conference Tournament after missing the Tigers' regular-season finale because his name surfaced in reports of a wiretapped phone call that resulted in coach Will Wade's suspension. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
LSU clears guard Javonte Smart to play in SEC Tournament

Mar. 15, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson (34) and Keyshawn Woods (32) react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
BUBBLE WATCH: Florida makes statement in huge win over LSU

By Luke Meredith Mar. 15, 2019 04:04 AM EDT

In this photo taken Feb. 23, 2019, LSU head coach Will Wade, left, and assistant coach Tony Benford, right, watch the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La. Benford has been named interim head coach after Wade was suspended amid concerns about the recruiting tactics he used to build his team. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
LSU says Wade still suspended; coach seeks to resume duties

By Steve Megargee Mar. 14, 2019 01:10 PM EDT

The LSU student section waves signs and banners supporting embattled LSU head coach Will Wade in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
NCAA committee convenes with extra attention for LSU

By Dave Campbell Mar. 13, 2019 04:09 PM EDT

Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) celebrates after defeating Kentucky 71-52 in an NCAA college basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (Joy Kimbrough/The Daily Times via AP)
Tough SEC Tournament might lead to drama-filled competition

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 12, 2019 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 file photo, Arkansas forward Daniel Gafford (10) shoots over Missouri defender Jeremiah Tilmon (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. Tennessee forward Grant Williams is the Associated Press’ Southeastern Conference player of the year and Mississippi’s Kermit Davis is coach of the year. Williams earned unanimous first-team all-SEC honors for a second straight season. The 14-member media panel also voted Arkansas’ Daniel Gafford, Kentucky’s PJ Washington, LSU’s Tremont Waters and Mississippi State’s Quinndary Weatherspoon to the first team(AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Tennessee's Grant Williams named AP SEC player of year

By Steve Megargee Mar. 12, 2019 03:42 AM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett holds a piece of the net after a victory over Louisville after an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
TOP 25 REWIND: Shared titles abound in power conferences

By Aaron Beard Mar. 10, 2019 03:19 PM EDT

Interim LSU head coach Tony Benford shouts instructions to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Amid protest and cheers, LSU beats Vandy to claim SEC title

By Brett Martel Mar. 09, 2019 10:35 PM EST

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) defends as Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) looks to shoot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn upends No. 5 Tennessee 84-80 in regular-season finale

By John Zenor Mar. 09, 2019 02:47 PM EST

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives to the basket while defended by Florida guard Jalen Hudson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
No. 10 LSU holds out Smart after Wade suspension, Reid rests

Mar. 09, 2019 02:32 PM EST

LSU head coach Will Wade argues a call against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU suspends head men's basketball coach Will Wade

By Brett Martel Mar. 08, 2019 02:46 PM EST

Kentucky guard Ashton Hagans (2) shoots next to Mississippi guard D.C. Davis (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Kentucky won 80-76. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Tennessee, LSU vying for SEC's regular-season title

By Steve Megargee And David Brandt Mar. 08, 2019 04:01 AM EST

LSU coach Will Wade shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
LSU's Wade mum on Yahoo report about wire-tapped call

Mar. 07, 2019 06:53 PM EST

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives to the basket while defended by Florida guard Jalen Hudson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
No. 10 LSU stays hot, beats Florida 79-78 in OT in rematch

By Mark Long Mar. 06, 2019 09:34 PM EST

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives to the basket while defended by Florida guard Jalen Hudson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
LSU Tigers at Florida Gators 3/6/2019

Mar. 06, 2019 08:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Florida's Andrew Nembhard (2), Jalen Hudson (3) and Kevarrius Hayes (13) celebrate during during an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, in Gainesville, Fla. The Gators are trying to get back to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year. (Lauren Bacho/The Gainesville Sun via AP, File)
Florida seniors 'extremely desperate' to make NCAA tourney

By Mark Long Mar. 05, 2019 06:31 PM EST