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Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski celebrates after his team defeated Texas Tech in a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in San Francisco, Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Sweet 16: Coach K says 'It's not the coaching.' But it is

By Jim Litke Mar. 25, 2022 03:57 AM EDT

Houston center Josh Carlton shoots against Arizona during the first half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Shead scores 21 points, Houston knocks out 1-seed Arizona

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 25, 2022 12:40 AM EDT

Villanova guard Caleb Daniels, right, fouls Michigan forward Moussa Diabate during the second half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Samuels powers Villanova over Michigan 63-55 in Sweet 16

By Jim Vertuno Mar. 24, 2022 09:53 PM EDT

Saint Peter's Doug Edert catches a pass during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. Saint Peter's plays Purdue in a Sweet 16 game on Friday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Saint Peter's Peacocks at Purdue Boilermakers 3/25/2022

Mar. 24, 2022 09:54 AM EDT

Michigan's Eli Brooks (55) is fouled by Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler, behind, during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TIPPING OFF: Texas Tech 'D' is next hurdle for Coach K, Duke

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 02:06 AM EDT

Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman, center, instructs his team during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in San Francisco. Arkansas faces Gonzaga in a Sweet 16 game on Thursday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
TIPPING OFF: Texas Tech 'D' is next hurdle for Coach K, Duke

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2022 08:15 PM EDT

FILE -Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1), and Eli Brooks (55) celebrate after they defeated Tennessee in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan, one of four double-digit seeds still playing, is in its fifth consecutive Sweet 16. Only No. 1 overall seed Gonzaga at seven in a row has a longer active streak. Michigan meets Villanova on Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
South Preview: 'Nova vs. Michigan again at site of '18 title

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 23, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) hugs head coach Mike Krzyzewski 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)
Sweet 16: How each team got through in March Madness

By Steve Megargee Mar. 22, 2022 05:30 PM EDT

Saint Peter's guard Doug Edert (25) celebrates at the end of a college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saint Peter's won 85-79 in overtime. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
March Madness viewer's guide for the Sweet 16

By John Marshall Mar. 22, 2022 03:26 PM EDT

FILE - La Salle head coach Ashley Howard looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Davidson on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Davidson, N.C. La Salle University head men's basketball coach Ashley Howard will not return next season, Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Brian Baptiste announced Monday, March 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
La Salle fires coach Ashley Howard after 4 difficult seasons

Mar. 21, 2022 02:50 PM 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

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) shoots over Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Villanova back to Sweet 16 after 71-61 win over Ohio State

By Will Graves Mar. 20, 2022 05:29 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

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

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1), and Eli Brooks (55) celebrate after they defeated Tennessee in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Drake Bulldogs 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:22 PM EDT

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) is defended by Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
E.J. Liddell powers Buckeyes' NCAA run with all-around play

By Will Graves Mar. 19, 2022 06:33 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

Villanova's Eric Dixon, right, steals the ball from Delaware's Andrew Carr during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Villanova breezes past Delaware 80-60 in NCAA 1st round

By Will Graves Mar. 18, 2022 05:11 PM EDT

Loyola Chicago's Lucas Williamson (1) shoots as other balls fly by during practice for the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Loyola Chicago plays Ohio State on Friday. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
South Preview: Loyola, Sister Jean eyeing another March run

By Will Graves Mar. 17, 2022 07:54 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