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Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams yells during the first half of a second-round game against Liberty in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Hokies AD: Buzz left program 'a lot better than he found it'

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 03, 2019 05:49 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett celebrates after defeating Purdue 80-75 in overtime of the men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional final game, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Coaches gearing up for demands of the Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 01, 2019 07:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, San Francisco head coach Kyle Smith reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in San Francisco. Washington State has hired Kyle Smith as its new men's basketball coach following the disappointing tenure of Ernie Kent, a person with knowledge of the hiring said Wednesday, March 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
New Cougars coach Kyle Smith has winning pedigree

By Nicholas K. Geranios Apr. 01, 2019 04:44 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett celebrates after defeating Purdue 80-75 in overtime of the men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional final game, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Final Four field boasts tough defenses, veteran lineups

By Aaron Beard Apr. 01, 2019 03:19 AM EDT

Texas Tech players shower coach Chris Beard with confetti after their win against Gonzaga during the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Final Four features 3 first-time coaches and Izzo in his 8th

By John Marshall Mar. 31, 2019 07:49 PM EDT

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) dunks over Auburn's Samir Doughty (10) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NCAA Latest: After upsets, Final Four has a different look

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2019 12:39 PM EDT

Gonzaga players react to a loss to Texas Tech during the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Virginia, Texas Tech give Final Four certain new look

By John Marshall Mar. 31, 2019 02:33 AM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett celebrates after defeating Purdue 80-75 in overtime of the men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional final game, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Virginia shakes off Purdue 80-75 in OT to win South Region

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 30, 2019 11:34 PM EDT

Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens, left, and Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke vie for a rebound during the first half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Virginia beats Purdue in OT to reach Final Four

By The Associated Press Mar. 30, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, right, and Florida State guard PJ Savoy chase a loose ball during the second half an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
TIPPING OFF: First 2 Final 4 spots on the line

By John Marshall Mar. 30, 2019 03:06 AM EDT

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson covers his face after the team's loss to Duke in an NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region semifinal in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. Duke won 75-73. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Zion, Duke avoid upset, edge Virginia Tech 75-73 in NCAAs

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 30, 2019 12:18 AM EDT

LSU guard Tremont Waters gestures after scoring against Michigan State during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Michigan State Spartans at Duke Blue Devils 3/31/2019

Mar. 29, 2019 08:41 PM EDT

Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) scores over Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) during overtime of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. Purdue won 99-94. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 1 seed Virginia, No. 3 Purdue meet in South Region final

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 29, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

Purdue's Carsen Edwards (3) is defended by Tennessee's Lamonte Turner (1) during the second half of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Purdue's Carsen Edwards shooting into Steph Curry territory

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 29, 2019 05:59 PM EDT

Oregon's Ehab Amin (4) leaves the court with Miles Norris following a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game against Virginia, Friday, March 29, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. Virginia won 53-49. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 1 seed Virginia outlasts No. 12 Oregon 53-49 in NCAAs

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 29, 2019 01:01 AM EDT

Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) and Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) reach for the tipoff at the start of the first half of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Purdue Boilermakers at Virginia Cavaliers 3/30/2019

Mar. 28, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

2 more West Virginia men's hoops players seeking transfers

Mar. 28, 2019 05:14 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Two more West Virginia men's basketball players are looking to transfer and reduce coach Bob Huggins' already thin roster for the 2019-20...

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) shoots over Oregon's Kenny Wooten (14) during the first half of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NCAA Latest: Jerome helps Virginia outlast Oregon 53-49

By The Associated Press Mar. 28, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Virginia Tech guard Ty Outlaw looks to shoot during an NCAA men's college basketball practice in Washington, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Virginia Tech plays Duke in an East Regional semifinal game on Friday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Hokies say Outlaw to play vs. Duke after marijuana arrest

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 28, 2019 11:58 AM EDT

Michigan head coach John Beilein, right, watches during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Michigan plays Texas Tech in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Ducks long shots in seed only as powerhouses start Sweet 16

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 02:32 AM EDT