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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

Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) goes up for a dunk against North Dakota State forward Rocky Kreuser (34) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Get ready for a Sweet 16 filled with favorites

By John Marshall Mar. 27, 2019 05:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, San Francisco head coach Kyle Smith reacts during the first 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)
Kyle Smith hired as Washington State coach

By Josh Dubow Mar. 27, 2019 03:47 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

Houston players celebrate after their second round men's college basketball game against Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Houston won 74-59. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Upset Special? NCAA favorites lead the way into Sweet 16

By Dan Gelston Mar. 25, 2019 02:17 AM EDT

Virginia's Kihei Clark (0) is pressured under the basket by Oklahoma's Brady Manek (35) and Jamal Bieniemy (24) during the second half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Virginia finally gets easy NCAA win 63-51 over Oklahoma

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 24, 2019 10:19 PM EDT

Virginia Tech guard Wabissa Bede, right, shoots over Liberty guard Georgie Pacheco-Ortiz during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Virginia Tech beats Liberty to earn a 2nd trip to Sweet 16

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

Oregon forward Louis King celebrates after scoring against UC Irvine during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NCAA Latest: Oregon tops UC Irvine for last spot in Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2019 12:07 PM EDT

Central Florida coach Johnny Dawkins, right, speaks to Tako Fall during a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C.(AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
TIPPING OFF: Dawkins faces his alma mater as UCF meets Duke

By Steve Megargee Mar. 24, 2019 02:51 AM EDT

Virginia guard Ty Jerome (11) celebrates a score against Gardner-Webb during a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Virginia defeated Gardner-Webb 71-56. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Even before big upset, Virginia has history of NCAA flops

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 23, 2019 06:18 PM EDT

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson celebrates during the first half of the team's first-round game against Saint Louis in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Va Tech beats Saint Louis 66-52 for 1st tourney in 12 years

By Josh Dubow Mar. 23, 2019 12:42 AM EDT

Gardner-Webb head coach Tim Craft communicates with an official during a first-round game against Virginia in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Virginia defeated Gardner-Webb 71-56. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 1 Virginia avoids 2nd straight huge NCAA tourney upset

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 22, 2019 05:15 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) flexes after a basket against North Dakota State in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C., Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
NCAA Latest: Buckeyes, Hokies close 1st round with wins

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2019 12:17 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson celebrates Duke's win over Florida State after cutting a piece of a net after the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Zion in action as NCAA Tournament wraps up first round

By Dave Skretta Mar. 22, 2019 02:58 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

Kansas State's Barry Brown Jr. (5) and Iowa State's Cameron Lard (2) chase a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big 12 men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Iowa State won 63-59. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NCAA tournament teams in San Jose content to slow it down

By Josh Dubow Mar. 21, 2019 07:28 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, right, talks with Kyle Guy (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
After long year, Virginia gets chance at NCAA redemption

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 21, 2019 04:04 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

Old Dominion Monarchs celebrate after WKU's 62-56 loss to Old Dominion on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at The Star in Frisco, Texas. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP)
ODU's coach has cancer, putting basketball in perspective

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 20, 2019 08:09 PM EDT

FILE- In this March 16, 2018, file photo Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter calls out form the bench during their first-round game against Cincinnati in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Hunter’s eager for more NCAA Tournament glory. He has built a once-dismal Georgia State program into a mid-major with a knack for bracket-busting. Before the memorable upset of Baylor, Hunter’s 2001 team was a No. 11 seed which upset No. 6 Wisconsin in the first round. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
WNIT - First Round - Game 4 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 3 (win) 3/17/2018

Mar. 19, 2019 12:09 PM EDT