HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 | History Defined

Dave Hyde: Can Miami and FAU shock the basketball world again at Final Four?

HOUSTON — Among the thousand-odd texts filling Miami coach Jim Larrañaga’s phone in the moments after making the Final Four last Sunday, one stood out for its uniqueness.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023

FAU coach Dusty May to sign long-term deal; Miami’s Omier won’t be the next Jimmy Graham

HOUSTON — Before the NCAA Tournament, Dusty May said a new contract with Florida Atlantic probably would have been completed and signed if he hadn’t been “too busy” coaching the team.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

UConn’s Adama Sanogo is dominating the NCAA Tournament ... while fasting for Ramadan

About eight minutes before Connecticut’s encounter with Miami in the Final Four on Saturday, Huskies big man Adama Sanogo will down some coconut water and oranges.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

Men’s NCAA tournament history repeats with two mid-majors, UConn set for Final Four in Houston

Two mid-majors playing in the Final Four in Houston. UConn also competing for a title. Is this 2023 or 2011??

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 26, 2023

Why Jim Boeheim says UConn ‘may be best all-around team’ and national title favorite

UConn and Syracuse may be longtime rivals, but that didn’t stop Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim from sharing his opinion that the Huskies might be the best team in the country.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023

John Clay: Sweet 16 reasons this college basketball season and the NCAA Tournament make no sense

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 play begins Thursday, 16 reasons college basketball this season makes no sense:

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023

Mike Sielski: Jay Wright is becoming the TV face of college hoops. He’d be nuts to coach again.

Halftime of Connecticut-St. Mary’s on Sunday night in the NCAA Tournament’s second round, UConn up one, and if you left your television tuned to TNT during the break, you saw and heard Jay Wright in his sweet spot. He knew the coaches and teams well — the Huskies’ Danny Hurley…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 21, 2023

Jay Bilas Doubles Down on Team He Picked to Win NCAA Tournament

The ESPN college hoops analyst remains confident in his choice after the opening weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

NCAA Tournament bracket picks: J. Brady McCollough’s prediction for every game

LOS ANGELES — UCLA and USC won’t be making the trip to Houston, but the Final Four won’t be short on intrigue. Can the hometown Cougars cut down the nets for the first time in school history? Can Alabama and the murder investigation hovering over this year’s tournament be removed…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Horrific start dooms DePaul against No. 14 UConn

Blue Demons allow Huskies to take a 29-2 lead to open the game

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023