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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

Purdue's Ryan Cline, right and Carsen Edwards (3) celebrate during overtime of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game against Tennessee Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. Purdue won 99-94. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Elite Eight-bound: Purdue holds off Tennessee 99-94 in OT

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 28, 2019 10:23 PM 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

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

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

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, center, talks to his team during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 1 Virginia seeks easier path in Sweet 16

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 27, 2019 05:48 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes yells instructions to players in the first half against Colgate during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Barnes, Tennessee look for another signature win vs Purdue

By Steve Megargee Mar. 25, 2019 04:26 PM EDT

Gonzaga's Zach Norvell Jr. (23) and Rui Hachimura (21) celebrate a score against Baylor during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Familiar look: Top seeds dominate spots for NCAA Sweet 16

By Aaron Beard Mar. 25, 2019 12:32 PM EDT

Iowa's Tyler Cook (25) reacts in overtime during a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against Tennessee, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Tennessee blows 25-point lead, beats Iowa 83-77 in OT

By Joe Kay Mar. 24, 2019 02:56 PM EDT

Purdue's Carsen Edwards (3) reacts during the first half of a second-round men's college basketball game against Villanova in the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Edwards leads Purdue to rout of reigning champ Villanova

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 23, 2019 10:53 PM EDT

Purdue's Carsen Edwards, left, and Villanova's Phil Booth dive for a loose ball during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Houston Cougars 3/24/2019

Mar. 23, 2019 09:16 PM EDT

Purdue's Matt Haarms (32) and Purdue's Nojel Eastern (20) react to a basket bay Haarms during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UCF Knights at Duke Blue Devils 3/24/2019

Mar. 23, 2019 09:16 PM EDT

Kentucky's Tyler Herro, left, looks to pass as he is guarded by Wofford's Fletcher Magee (3) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NCAA Latest: Auburn trounces Kansas to reach Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

Purdue's head coach Matt Painter smiles during a news conference at the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Purdue will play Villanova on Saturday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
South Region: In 'rebuilding' years, Purdue, 'Nova excel

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2019 08:49 PM EDT

Old Dominion's Kalu Ezikpe (22) blocks a shot by Purdue's Carsen Edwards (3) as Purdue's Grady Eifert (24) and Old Dominion's B.J. Stith (3) look on during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Edwards leads Purdue past ODU 61-48 in 1st round of NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2019 12:25 AM EDT

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Baylor guard Makai Mason, left, and guard Jared Butler (12) celebrate the team's win against Syracuse in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
NCAA Latest: Day 1 of tournament in the books

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2019 12:14 PM EDT

Seton Hall guard Myles Cale (22) and Villanova guard Phil Booth (5) compete for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2019, in New York. Villanova won 74-72. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Defending champ Villanova enters NCAAs from different angle

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 20, 2019 07:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, March 15, 2019, file photo, Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his top team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago. In a landscape where one-and-done or two-and-done players have become all the rage, Painter has largely ignored the trend by building Purdue’s program with players who expect to stay four years and cherish a degree. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Purdue uses Painter's old-school plan to overcome departures

By Michael Marot Mar. 19, 2019 07:44 PM EDT

Purdue's Matt Haarms (32) and Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Big Ten - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Big Ten - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:28 AM EDT