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Jim Nantz pays tribute to CBS colleague Billy Packer during Friday’s coverage of Farmers Insurance Open

Nantz and Packer were long-time partners on CBS's coverage of the men's Final Four.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Scott Fowler: Billy Packer, who broadcast 34 Final Fours, dies at 82 in Charlotte. He was one of a kind.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Billy Packer, a charismatic curmudgeon who played in a Final Four for Wake Forest and then broadcast 34 more of them as a TV analyst, died Thursday in Charlotte. He was 82.

Tribune News Service

Dylan Hernandez: UCLA's woeful offense needs a Mick Cronin overhaul to be Final Four worthy

LOS ANGELES — The shot clock about to expire, David Singleton heaved the ball from a step or two inside of the half-court line, his effort striking the top of the backboard.

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Billy Packer, college sports broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours, dies at 82

Packer’s broadcasting career coincided with the growth of college basketball. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008.

Chicago Sun-Times

Legendary College Basketball Broadcaster Billy Packer Dies at 82

The longtime analyst broadcast 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS.

Sports Illustrated

New Year’s Resolutions for 10 Top College Hoops Teams

If these schools are to make a run to the men’s Final Four, this advice could go a long way.

Sports Illustrated

UNC basketball slide continues, Tar Heels fall to Indiana 77-65 in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — When No. 18 North Carolina talked in the preseason of repeating last season’s run to the Final Four, it wasn’t supposed to include a repeat of last year’s losses in all of its marquee non-conference matchups.

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Final Four coming to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — The 2028 NCAA Men’s Final Four will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the NCAA announced Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Las Vegas Among New Men’s Final Four Sites Announced by NCAA

The city will be a first time host, while the other host sites have previously held the men’s basketball tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Las Vegas will host NCAA Final Four in 2028

The NCAA also announced Tuesday that Ford Field in Detroit would host the Final Four in 2027, while Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis would get the 2029 event and AT&T Stadium in Dallas would get the 2030 event.

Chicago Sun-Times

Detroit’s Ford Field to host 2027 College Basketball Final Four

Detroit's Ford Field to host 2027 College Basketball Final Four

USA Today Sports Media Group

The NCAA is bringing the 2028 Men’s Final Four to Las Vegas for the first time ever

The 2028 Final Four and the public betting scene should make for an interesting mix.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How a ‘Happiness Professor’ Has Stanford Ready for Another Final Four Push

After losing in the national semifinals last season, the Cardinal have hit the drawing board with nothing but love.

Sports Illustrated

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis haunted — and energized — by national title loss

North Carolina’s 1991 Final Four loss to Kansas antagonized Hubert Davis as a player so much that he said he repeatedly watched a replay of it annually until he, as an assistant coach under Roy Williams, was part of the Tar Heels’ 2017 national title team.

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Women’s College Basketball Preseason Favorites

Experts break down the top teams’ chances, most hyped players and championship-ready squads ahead of the season’s start.

Sports Illustrated

SI’s Expert Picks for Men’s Final Four, Champ and More

Plus, we predict the Player of the Year, mid-major to watch and overrated teams.

Sports Illustrated

Top 10 Men’s College Hoops Games to Circle in 2022–23

From the Champions Classic to conference showdowns, these are the matchups you don’t want to miss.

Sports Illustrated

Top Candidates for Women’s National Player of the Year

Is Aliyah Boston primed to take the award again this year, or will someone else step up for the crown?

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Sports Illustrated

10 Games to Circle This Women’s College Basketball Season

From NCAA tournament rematches to conference title races, here are the games to mark on your calendar this season.

Chicago Sun-Times

This season will be Jim Nantz’s last calling the NCAA Tournament

At 63 years old, he said that family is the reason he is leaving the longtime role with CBS and Turner Sports.

Tribune News Service

After Coach K’s retirement from Duke, the ACC, and college basketball, seek new voice

On the day before what turned out to be the final game of his 47-year head-coaching career, Mike Krzyzewski wanted to make something clear. His thoughts shifted from the task at hand, and his Duke team’s challenge of playing against North Carolina in the Final Four, to the state of…

Sports Illustrated

Report: Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright Lands Media Job

The coach retired after 21 seasons with the Wildcats following the team’s Final Four run in the 2022 NCAA tournament.

Tribune News Service

25 years since Dean Smith’s retirement: The 24 hours that changed Carolina basketball

North Carolina’s legendary men’s basketball coach Dean Smith tasked his longtime administrative assistant Linda Woods to gather the coaching staff into his office.

The Hindu

Spain seeks elusive win against Portugal

Spain’s last victory against Portugal came in a penalty shootout in the semifinals of the 2012 European Championship

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nations League: Spain’s Seeks Elusive Win in Portugal

Coach Luis Enrique tried to stay optimistic about Spain’s chances of advancing in the Nations League following a disappointing home loss to Switzerland. After all, La Roja can still secure a spot in the Final Four with a win in Portugal on Tuesday. “It’s a final and we will go…

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