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Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 file photo, BYU head coach Mark Pope talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah State in Logan, Utah. Heading into the season, there wasn't a lot of talk about No. 23. BYU. This was supposed to be a rebuilding season in Provo, Utah for coach Mark Pope and his Cougars. Guess again. BYU went 20-6 playing with a returning senior guard, three transfers and a freshman and they seemingly are getting better heading into their first NCAA Tournament since 2015.(Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP, Pool)
BYU players get assist for freeing Wade from elevator

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2021 06:44 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo yells to players during the second half of a First Four game against UCLA in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2021 12:48 PM EDT

Ohio's Jason Preston, right, celebrates with Dwight Wilson III after they defeated Buffalo in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bobcats star Preston's backstory one of perseverance

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 18, 2021 04:39 PM EDT

Baylor's Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) and Mark Vital (11), along with Kansas State's DaJuan Gordon (3), battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NBA Academy alums lining up for NCAA Tournament

By Ken Maguire Mar. 18, 2021 12:04 PM EDT

Kansas head coach Bill Self watches player introductions before an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Imitation game: E Washington coach borrows schemes from Self

By Pat Graham Mar. 17, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) is swarmed by teammates after sinking the winning shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. Virginia Won the game 72-69. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Outlier Cavs hoping to get to join NCAA party in Indiana

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) gets a hug from head coach Tony Bennett after sinking the game winning shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. Virginia defeated Syracuse 72-69.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Stuck in quarantine, Virginia has spot in tournament waiting

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 15, 2021 02:25 AM EDT

Colgate players celebrate beating Loyola (Md.), in an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the Patriot League tournament, Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Hamilton, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest on Selection Sunday: NCAAs start with SWAC vs NEC

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2021 07:54 PM EDT

Georgetown's Dante Harris celebrates while holding the Most Outstanding Player trophy after an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Life on the bubble: Brackets set for return of March Madness

By Eddie Pells Mar. 14, 2021 06:30 PM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, center right, reacts after Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) scored the winning basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
The Latest: Syracuse players all test negative after ACC

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2021 02:51 AM EST

Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) is called for traveling while covered by Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
'A bad break': Kansas out of Big 12 tourney due to COVID-19

By Dave Skretta Mar. 12, 2021 09:15 PM EST

Georgia Tech-Virginia ACC Tournament semifinal canceled because of Cavaliers positive test; Yellow Jackets advance

Mar. 12, 2021 02:59 PM EST
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Georgia Tech-Virginia ACC Tournament semifinal canceled because of Cavaliers positive test; Yellow Jackets advance. ...

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett watches play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 12, 2021 02:41 PM EST

Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) shoots over Michigan State guard Jack Hoiberg (10) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 11, 2021. Maryland defeated Michigan State 68-57. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bubble watch: Boise St loses again; Syracuse, MSU also fall

By Noah Trister Mar. 12, 2021 02:15 AM EST

Virginia forward Sam Hauser (10) along with teammate guard Trey Murphy III (25) fight for a rebound with Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at USC Trojans 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:10 AM 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

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) is swarmed by teammates after sinking the winning shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. Virginia Won the game 72-69. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Beekman's 3 helps No. 16 Virginia top Syracuse 72-69 in ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2021 08:07 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)
Syracuse loss to No. 16 Virginia hurts cause for NCAA field

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2021 04:05 PM EST

Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj, top, and North Carolina State forward Manny Bates (15) chase the ball 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. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Boeheim scores 27, hits 6 of Syracuse's 14 3s in ACC tourney

Mar. 10, 2021 02:39 PM EST