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Villanova NCAA college basketball coach Kyle Neptune, left, greets retiring coach Jay Wright during a news conference in Villanova, Pa., Friday, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Coach retirements, NIL create new college basketball world

By Aaron Beard Apr. 26, 2022 12:09 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan State associate head coach Dwayne Stephens watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisiana-Monroe, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. In an announcement made Monday, April 4, 2022, Western Michigan has hired longtime Michigan State assistant coach Stephens to lead its basketball program. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Dwayne Stephens leaves Michigan St to lead Western Michigan

Apr. 04, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

Kansas' Mitch Lightfoot (44) battles Villanova's Eric Dixon for the rebound during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Kansas cruises to 81-65 win over Villanova in Final Four

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

The Villanova team poses after practice for the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 1, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Final Four sparks debate: What merits blueblood status?

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2022 03:01 AM EDT

Duke center Mark Williams speaks during a news conference on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. Michigan State will face Duke in a second round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Williams playing 'goalie' to protect rim in Duke's NCAA push

By Aaron Beard Mar. 23, 2022 01:38 PM EDT

Duke's Jeremy Roach (3) celebrate after a win over Michigan State in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Roach makes his move with a March surge for Blue Devils

By Aaron Beard Mar. 22, 2022 02:21 AM EDT

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) greets head coach Mike Krzyzewski after a win against Michigan State following a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
NCAAs: Coach K's farewell tour extended through next weekend

By Jim Litke Mar. 21, 2022 03:46 AM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski hugs Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo after Duke's win in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Coach K's last ride continues as Duke closes out Spartans

By Aaron Beard Mar. 20, 2022 08:12 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

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo shouts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin at the Big Ten Conference men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TIPPING OFF: Izzo, Coach K meet for last time, Sweet 16 spot

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2022 02:59 AM 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)
Greensboro Regional - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Greensboro Regional - First Round - Game 4 (win) 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo speaks during a news conference on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. Michigan State will face Duke in a second round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Krzyzewski, Izzo set for final meeting in NCAA tourney

By Aaron Beard Mar. 19, 2022 07:30 PM EDT

Iowa State's Tyrese Hunter celebrates after a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game against LSU Friday, March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. Iowa State won 59-54. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
TIPPING OFF: Izzo, Coach K meet for last time, Sweet 16 spot

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski yells during the first half of a college basketball game against the Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
NCAAs Day 2: You're going to miss Coach K when he's gone

By Jim Litke Mar. 19, 2022 03:11 AM EDT

Davidson guard Grant Huffman reacts to their loss against Michigan State during a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Michigan State survives, edges Davidson 74-73 in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 19, 2022 12:12 AM EDT

Davidson guard Grant Huffman reacts to their loss against Michigan State during a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
WBI - Quarterfinals - Game 4 (loss) at Davidson Wildcats 3/19/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 12:08 AM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski yells during the first half of a college basketball game against the Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Duke tops Cal State Fullerton to open Coach K's last NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 18, 2022 09:24 PM EDT

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against Wright State as guard Dalen Terry (4) looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Spokane Regional - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Spokane Regional - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/20/2022

Mar. 18, 2022 08:48 PM EDT

Notre Dame players celebrate after defeating Rutgers 89-87 in double overtime in a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, early Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
West Region: Tough schedule preps 'Bama for NCAA Tournament

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 17, 2022 08:47 PM EDT