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Grand Canyon's Asbjørn Midtgaard (33) shoots against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Pick Six: Veterans to watch as NCAA Tournament begins

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2021 02:26 AM EDT

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) dunks against Gonzaga during the second half in an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
What to watch the first week of the NCAA Tournament

By John Marshall Mar. 16, 2021 02:15 AM EDT

Iona head coach Rick Pitino, from left, Isaiah Ross and Dylan van Eyck pose with the trophy after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Fairfield during the finals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pitino in NCAA Tournament, Kentucky out after chaotic season

By John Marshall Mar. 14, 2021 10:27 PM EDT

Georgetown's Jahvon Blair (0) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball against Seton Hall in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Georgetown beats Seton Hall to reach Big East title game

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 12, 2021 09:02 PM EST

Duke guard DJ Steward (2) celebrates a basket with teammate Duke guard Jordan Goldwire, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke defeated Louisville 70-56. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Rice Owls at UAB Blazers 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Georgetown center Qudus Wahab, center, goes to the basket against Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Villanova guard Bryan Antoine, center, stops Georgetown forward Collin Holloway, left, from scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Georgetown upsets Big East top seed Villanova 72-71 at MSG

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 11, 2021 04:18 PM EST

Georgetown's Qudus Wahab (34) passes away from Marquette's Greg Elliott (5), Jamal Cain (23), Justin Lewis (2) and Symir Torrence during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East conference tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Georgetown beats Marquette in opener of Big East tournament

Mar. 10, 2021 05:28 PM EST

Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) grabs the ball in front of Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo (21) as Seton Hall forward Tyrese Samuel (4) and Connecticut guard R.J. Cole (1) watch during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
3 share Big East Player of the Year honors for 1st time

Mar. 10, 2021 10:41 AM EST

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley greets his players a break against Georgetown in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP)
UConn returns to MSG and Big East Tournament with high hopes

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 09, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Connecticut forwards Isaiah Whaley (5) and Adama Sanogo defend against Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Mamukelashvili, Robinson-Earl unanimous All-Big East picks

Mar. 07, 2021 05:13 PM EST

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) drives to the basket against Providence's Ed Croswell (21), Noah Horchler (14) and David Duke (3) during an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Late tip-in helps Providence hold off No. 10 Villanova 54-52

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 06, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) moves around Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Villanova loses Gillespie to season-ending knee injury

Mar. 04, 2021 07:37 PM EST

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) moves around Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Villanova wins Big East title; McDermott coaches under fire

By Dan Gelston Mar. 03, 2021 10:48 PM EST

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) moves around Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Arizona Wildcats 3/4/2021

Mar. 03, 2021 09:42 PM EST

UAlbany men's hoops coach Will Brown is out after 20 years

Mar. 01, 2021 02:03 PM EST
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — University at Albany men's basketball coach Will Brown is out after two decades. Brown said in a news release issued...

Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) gos up for a rebound with Butler guard Myles Tate (12) and forward Bryce Nze (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bulldogs show some bite in 73-61 win over No. 8 Villanova

By Michael Marot Feb. 28, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Villanova's Brandon Slater, left, goes up for a dunk past St. John's Julian Champagnie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Gillespie, Daniels lead No. 8 Villanova past St John's 81-58

By Dan Gelston Feb. 23, 2021 10:36 PM EST

Connecticut's Isaiah Whaley, center, goes up for a shot between Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, left, and Cole Swider during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Gillespie, Robinson-Earl lead No. 10 Villanova past UConn

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 20, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Gonzaga's Drew Timme, second from left, and Corey Kispert shake hands in the closing moments of Gonzaga's 76-58 win over Pacific in an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
New bloods Gonzaga, Villanova still thriving amid pandemic

By John Marshall Feb. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EST