Chris Holtmann, 52, fired at Ohio State last month, was introduced Monday as DePaul’s new coach at a news conference at Wintrust Arena in which he told reporters, “We came here as a family because we really do believe in what this place can be.”… Continue Reading »
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Odds to advance, win championship
UConn’s men’s team is favored to win its second NCAA basketball national title in a row.… Continue Reading »
Tournament Challenge guide to team mascots, school colors and famous alumni
We’ve collected the basic information on all 68 schools so you can develop a rooting interest.… Continue Reading »
UA board approves new deals for Oats, AD Byrne
Nate Oats’ new six-year contract calls for him to make $5 million this year, rising to $7.55 million in his final year through March 14, 2030.… Continue Reading »
Dartmouth says it won’t work with players’ union
In a statement Monday, Dartmouth said it will not enter into collective bargaining with the union its men’s basketball players voted to join earlier this month, which could send the case to federal court.… Continue Reading »
George Mason in 2006, Saint Peter’s in 2022: Looking back on notable March Madness Cinderella runs
Since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, there have been just six instances where a double-digit-seeded school reached the Final Four.… Continue Reading »
Duquesne’s Dambrot retiring after NCAA tourney
Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot, who just led his team to the NCAA tournament, announced Monday that he plans to retire at the end of the season.… Continue Reading »
Snubbed St. John’s, OU, Pitt decline invites to NIT
First-year St. John’s coach Rick Pitino told the NIT selection committee that the team didn’t want to play in the also-ran event. Oklahoma and Pitt also said they didn’t want to take part.… Continue Reading »
What the men’s selection committee got wrong according to Joe Lunardi
Let’s talk about Florida Atlantic, Virginia and everything else the selection committee got right, and wrong.… Continue Reading »
Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman brings versatility, showmanship to March Madness
The 6-foot-7 senior grew up in a small Nebraska town, idolizing Pete Maravich. Now an NBA prospect, he leads the Bluejays into the NCAA tournament.… Continue Reading »