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NBA Prospect Watch: Villanova's Gillespie eyes next step

By John Marshall Mar. 30, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

FILE -Saint Peter's Doug Edert, right, reaches for a pass past Purdue's Ethan Morton during the first half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. Kansas, Villanova, North Carolina and Duke will play in the first Final Four to take place under the new world of “name, image and likeness” endorsements in college sports. It allows college players to earn money through endorsements. And as his team's Cinderella run to the Elite Eight gained steam, Saint Peter's guard Doug Edert got into the act, announcing on Instagram that he'd struck a deal to hawk chicken wings.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

March Madness paying off for players under mishmash of rules

By Eddie Pells Mar. 30, 2022 01:01 PM EDT

Kansas head coach Bill Self and players hold up the winning trophy after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament against Miami, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. This year's Final Four is either unprecedented or pretty close. Kansas arrives having recently taken over the Division I lead in all-time wins. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

A look back at some of the best blue blood Final Fours

By Noah Trister Mar. 30, 2022 02:42 AM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski celebrates while cutting down the net after Duke defeated Arkansas in a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA men's tournament in San Francisco, Saturday, March 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

What you need to know about each team in the Final Four

By Steve Megargee Mar. 30, 2022 02:39 AM EDT

Kansas head coach Bill Self smiles with Jalen Wilson during the second half of a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. Kansas won 76-50 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

March Madness: What to watch for in a stacked Final Four

By John Marshall Mar. 29, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Kansas' Christian Braun cuts down the net after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. Kansas won 76-50 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jayhawks head to Final Four with 2020 still on their minds

By Dave Skretta Mar. 29, 2022 02:03 PM EDT

Kansas' Mitch Lightfoot cuts down the net after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. Kansas won 76-50 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Under-the-radar 1 seed? Jayhawks flying high to Final Four

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2022 12:51 PM EDT

North Carolina's Leaky Black celebrates after North Carolina won a college basketball game against St. Peter's in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Column: Familiar Four prove NCAA tourney is not 'Hoosiers'

By Jim Litke Mar. 28, 2022 03:40 AM EDT

Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels celebrates after scoring with guard Collin Gillespie during the second half of a college basketball game against Michigan in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Full circle: Villanova leaders got Final Four taste in 2018

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 28, 2022 02:47 AM EDT

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie passes around Houston guard Jamal Shead during the first half of a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Final Four has a blue tint with power programs

By John Marshall Mar. 28, 2022 02:34 AM EDT

North Carolina turns away Saint Peter's 69-49, joins rival Duke, Villanova and Kansas in Final Four

Mar. 27, 2022 07:11 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — North Carolina turns away Saint Peter's 69-49, joins rival Duke, Villanova and Kansas in Final Four. ...

Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels leaves the court with guard Justin Moore after their win against Houston during a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Villanova's Justin Moore has torn Achilles tendon

Mar. 27, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Villanova celebrates with the trophy after their win against Houston during a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Duke-Carolina, Kansas-Nova set for epic Final Four showdowns

By Dave Skretta Mar. 27, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Kansas players celebrate after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. Kansas won 76-50 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kansas races past Miami in 2nd half, reaches 16th Final Four

By Jay Cohen Mar. 27, 2022 04:46 PM EDT

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) is helped off the floor during the second half of a college basketball game against Houston in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

TIPPING OFF: Can Peacock Power prevail vs North Carolina?

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2022 02:40 AM EDT

Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels cuts the net after after their win against Houston during a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Villanova to 7th Final Four, beats Houston 50-44 in South

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 26, 2022 08:27 PM EDT

Villanova beats Houston 50-44 to reach Final Four, seeks 3rd national title under coach Jay Wright and 4th overall

Mar. 26, 2022 08:19 PM EDT
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Villanova beats Houston 50-44 to reach Final Four, seeks 3rd national title under coach Jay Wright and 4th overall. ...