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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

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