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Miami head coach Jim Larranaga watches his team during a practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Chicago. Miami faces Iowa State in a Sweet 16 game on Friday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Larrañaga in familiar position with Miami reaching Sweet 16

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 24, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

Miami head coach Jim Larranaga watches his team during a practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Chicago. Miami faces Iowa State in a Sweet 16 game on Friday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Last 4 Midwest Region teams playing tough defense in tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 24, 2022 05:15 PM EDT

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30), guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (55) and forward Zach Clemence (21) celebrate after defeating Texas during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas reunion at Sweet 16 sign of times in college hoops

By Dave Skretta Mar. 23, 2022 12:26 PM EDT

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) hugs head coach Mike Krzyzewski after a win over Michigan State in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Sweet 16: How each team got through in March Madness

By Steve Megargee Mar. 22, 2022 05:30 PM EDT

Iowa State's Aljaz Kunc reacts during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Wisconsin Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. Iowa State won 54-49. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
From 2 wins to Sweet 16: Iowa St turnaround built on defense

By Eric Olson Mar. 21, 2022 05:28 PM EDT

Miami's Sam Waardenburg (21) blocks Auburn's Jabari Smith (10) during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Larrañaga's scramble scheme leads Miami into Sweet 16

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 21, 2022 12:03 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Jahcobi Neath drives past Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Kalscheur, Iowa State beat Wisconsin to reach Sweet 16

By Jay Cohen Mar. 20, 2022 08:46 PM EDT

Saint Peter's players celebrate after defeating Murray State in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Sweet 16 primer: All eyes on Peacocks after wild 1st weekend

By Eric Olson Mar. 20, 2022 08:08 PM EDT

Wisconsin PG Hepburn leaves NCAA game with leg injury

Mar. 20, 2022 07:09 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Freshman point guard Chucky Hepburn departed Wisconsin's NCAA Tournament game against Iowa State on Sunday with a left leg injury. ...

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo shouts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin at the Big Ten Conference men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TIPPING OFF: Izzo, Coach K meet for last time, Sweet 16 spot

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2022 02:59 AM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger motions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Iowa State takes turnaround into NCAA matchup with Wisconsin

By Jay Cohen Mar. 19, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

Iowa State's Tyrese Hunter celebrates after a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game against LSU Friday, March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. Iowa State won 59-54. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
TIPPING OFF: Izzo, Coach K meet for last time, Sweet 16 spot

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

Colgate's Nelly Cummings drives by Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl during the first half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game Friday, March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin outlasts Colgate 67-60 as Davis leads comeback

By Steve Megargee Mar. 19, 2022 01:00 AM EDT

Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington tries to shoot with LSU's Darius Days defending during the first half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game Friday, March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Hunter scores 23 as Iowa State edges LSU in NCAA tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 18, 2022 10:24 PM EDT

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against Wright State as guard Dalen Terry (4) looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Kansas Jayhawks at Stanford Cardinal 3/20/2022

Mar. 18, 2022 08:48 PM EDT

LSU forward Darius Days (4) looks for a shot against Missouri forward Trevon Brazile (23) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Interim coach leads LSU into NCAA tourney against Iowa State

Mar. 17, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

South Dakota State forward Douglas Wilson (35) shoots a layup during the second half against North Dakota State in NCAA college basketball game for the Summit League men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)
Midwest Preview: Sharp-shooting Jackrabbits streak into NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 16, 2022 04:49 PM EDT

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in the Southeastern Conference men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
The NCAA Tournament by the numbers

Mar. 14, 2022 02:31 PM EDT