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- Williams confident in Maryland's commitmenton April 4, 2025 at 2:04 am
Buzz Williams was introduced Wednesday as the Terrapins' coach on the heels of Kevin Willard's messy exit.
- Willard downplays flak: 'Time everyone moved on'on April 4, 2025 at 2:04 am
New Villanova coach Kevin Willard said he was aware of the criticism he received since leaving Maryland but said, "I just think it's time that everyone moved on."
- DeVries to make at least $27M over Indiana dealon April 4, 2025 at 2:04 am
New Indiana coach Darian DeVries' six-year contract will pay him at least $27 million.
- Christian returns from Italy to take Bryant jobby Associated Press on April 4, 2025 at 2:04 am
Bryant has hired Jamion Christian to replace Phil Martelli Jr. as its men's basketball coach.
- Hodge at WVU's helm after North Texas' NIT runon April 4, 2025 at 2:04 am
Ross Hodge was introduced as West Virginia's new men's basketball coach Thursday after North Texas was eliminated in the semifinals of the NIT.
- CMU fires hoops coach Barbee after 4 seasonson April 4, 2025 at 2:04 am
Central Michigan fired basketball coach Tony Barbee, who had a 49-75 record in four seasons, including 0-2 in MAC tournament games.
- UConn adds ex-Georgia star Demary to backcourtby Jeff Borzello on April 4, 2025 at 2:04 am
Georgia transfer Silas Demary Jr. committed to UConn, the school announced Thursday, giving the Huskies one of the best guards in the transfer portal and a much-needed boost to their backcourt.
- Auburn star Broome: 'No limitations' with elbowby Myron Medcalf on April 4, 2025 at 2:04 am
Four days after he suffered an elbow injury in Auburn's Elite Eight win over Michigan State, Johni Broome said he'll be ready to go with "no limitations" Saturday for the Final Four.
- Brooklyn to Indiana: Kansas signee and projected No. 1 pick in '26 Darryn Peterson's 48-hour runby Jason Jordan on April 3, 2025 at 11:53 pm
After shining in the McDonald's All American Game, Kansas commit Darryn Peterson powered Prolific Prep to a Chipotle Nationals win.
- Best bets for the Final Fourby Greg Peterson on April 3, 2025 at 9:18 pm
Greg Peterson provides full analysis on the bets to make on the men's two Final Four games on Saturday.
- Far from the March Madness spotlight, college hoops grapples with a gambling problemby David Purdum, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel on April 3, 2025 at 8:10 pm
All eyes are on the Final Four, but college athletics officials are worried about suspicious bets on games featuring smaller schools.
- Florida center Olivier Rioux enjoys Final Four experience from record-breaking vantage pointby Myron Medcalf on April 3, 2025 at 7:21 pm
The Florida Gators' redshirt freshman is the world's tallest teenager, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
- Why this Final Four will be 'absolutely incredible'by Jay Bilas on April 3, 2025 at 4:40 pm
We get to watch 10 of the most efficient teams of all time match up -- and that's a good thing.
- Your guide to the men's Final Four: Auburn-Florida, Duke-Houston (with picks!)by Jeff Borzello and Myron Medcalf on April 3, 2025 at 4:40 pm
Here's how each team can win Saturday's semifinals, plus their potential flaws and predictions for both games.
- Tatum? Pippen? NBA execs share best comps for projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flaggby Jeremy Woo on April 3, 2025 at 2:57 pm
Ahead of the Final Four, NBA execs share their comparisons for the Duke star and projected No. 1 draft pick.
- Pain Index: Where do Arkansas, Purdue, other second-weekend team losses rank?by Kevin Pulsifer on April 3, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever. Let's rank the 2025 men's NCAA tournament defeats, from least to most devastating.