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Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards celebrates during the second half against Michigan State in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Virginia, Texas Tech prep for one last game for NCAA title

Apr. 07, 2019 01:14 PM EDT

Virginia players celebrate at the end of a semifinal round game against Auburn in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Virginia, Texas Tech get defensive to move to title game

By Dave Campbell Apr. 06, 2019 11:49 PM EDT

Virginia guard Ty Jerome (11) drives up court ahead of Auburn guard Bryce Brown during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Analysis: Virginia keeps poise in snatching win from Auburn

By John Marshall Apr. 06, 2019 09:05 PM EDT

Virginia's Kyle Guy (5) takes a shot as Auburn's Samir Doughty (10) was called foul during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Last foul, dribble no-call make refs focus of Final Four

By Aaron Beard Apr. 06, 2019 08:44 PM EDT

Virginia players celebrate in front of Auburn forward Danjel Purifoy (3) after a semifinal round game in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Guy sinks FTs on disputed foul, Virginia shocks Auburn 63-62

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 06, 2019 08:30 PM EDT

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard celebrates at the end of a semifinal round game against Michigan State in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA Latest: Get ready for a defensive-minded title game

Apr. 06, 2019 05:32 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Davide Moretti (25) warms up during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Things to know for the NCAA Tournament's Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 06, 2019 02:22 AM EDT

The Connecticut band performs during the first half of the team's Final Four semifinal against Notre Dame in the NCAA women’s college basketball Friday, April 5, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Final Four - Game 2 (win) at Final Four - Game 1 (win) 4/7/2019

Apr. 05, 2019 09:56 PM EDT

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard pumps his fist during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Virginia, Texas Tech ride tough defenses into Final Four

By Aaron Beard Apr. 05, 2019 06:13 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Davide Moretti (25) warms up during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Art of the D: This Final Four, defense wins championships

By Eddie Pells Apr. 05, 2019 04:41 PM EDT

Auburn's Bryce Brown (2) goes up for a shot during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Virginia and Auburn match contrasting styles in Final Four

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 05, 2019 04:34 PM EDT

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) warms up during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Virginia's Diakite started with Jordan videos in Africa

By Boubacar Diallo Apr. 05, 2019 12:49 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett passes the ball during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt York)
NCAA Latest: Tech will be rolling with Mahomes

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

Michigan State's Joshua Langford shoots during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Injured stars making mark at Final Four for MSU, Auburn

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 05, 2019 03:24 AM EDT

Green Bay's Sandy Cohen III celebrates after knocking down a 3-pointer against Marshall in the championship game of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Burks lifts Marshall over Green Bay 90-70 to win CIT title

Apr. 04, 2019 09:25 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Brandone Francis takes a picture of his picture after a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
FINAL FOUR: 3 newcomers, one standby arrive in Minneapolis

By Dave Skretta Apr. 04, 2019 04:52 PM EDT

Auburn's Samir Doughty (10), Myles Parker (20) and Horace Spencer (0) get a ride after a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Been there, done that: Experienced teams fill the Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 04, 2019 04:00 PM EDT

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite answers a question after a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
NCAA Latest: 'Hot shot' Beard finally gets trophy at Tech

Apr. 04, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

Auburn's Horace Spencer (0) and J'Von McCormick get a ride on a golf cart after a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Auburn, Virginia, MSU, Texas Tech arrive at Final Four

Apr. 04, 2019 12:59 PM EDT

Auburn's Bryce Brown (2) celebrates during the second half of the Midwest Regional final game against Kentucky in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A guide to the teams, players and coaches at the Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 04, 2019 03:25 AM EDT