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St John’s hires Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino

Following a successful run at nearby mid-major Iona, the 70-year-old Pitino was plucked away to replace Mike Anderson, fired March 10 after four seasons in charge of the Red Storm without making the NCAA Tournament.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ranking Big Ten basketball programs by most NCAA Tournament wins all-time

Does this list/ranking surprise you? #B1G

USA Today Sports Media Group

The most extreme March Madness upsets are happening more often. Why?

No 15 and No 16 seeds are winning in the NCAA tournament more than ever before and by some distance. Is it a statistical anomaly or the outcome of a broader trend?

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Paul Sullivan: Northwestern has no need for tears after disproving its doubters in a run to the NCAA Tournament’s 2nd round

There was no crying kid meme on the internet Saturday night after Northwestern was bounced from the NCAA Tournament with a 68-63 second-round loss to UCLA.

Chicago Tribune

Nowell's huge 2nd half leads Kansas State past Kentucky

Markquis Nowell scored 23 of his 27 points after halftime, and Kansas State overcame a horrid start from outside by hitting a couple of clutch 3-pointers and topping Kentucky 75-69 in Sunday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Independent UK

Ohio State women’s basketball vs. James Madison NCAA photo gallery

Re-live the Lady Bucks' win over James Madison in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group

Michigan State upends Marquette, earns berth in Sweet Sixteen

COLUMBUS, Ohio — At Michigan State, the motto in the NCAA Tournament is to win the weekend.

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Three takeaways from Kansas State’s victory over Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Kansas State men’s basketball team is heading to the Sweet 16.

Tribune News Service

Paul Sullivan: Can the World Baseball Classic compete with the NCAA Tournament? March Madness is tough to beat.

March Madness or the World Baseball Classic?

Chicago Tribune

NCAA Tournament: Matchup analysis, game prediction for MSU-Marquette from LSJ’s Graham Couch

See how LSJ's Graham Couch envisions Michigan State's game against Marquette at the NCAA Tournament playing out on Sunday

USA Today Sports Media Group

MSU basketball vs. Marquette at NCAA Tournament: Stream, broadcast info, three things to watch, prediction

MSU basketball faces Marquette on Sunday at the NCAA Tournament - here's what you need to know for this matchup between the Spartans and Golden Eagles

USA Today Sports Media Group

Miami advances to second round of NCAA Tournament with 63-56 victory against Drake

ALBANY, N.Y. — Once again, as they have so many times this season, the Miami Hurricanes took their fans on an emotional roller coaster Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and rewarded them with a thrilling 63-56 win over Drake.

Miami Herald

UConn awakens in second half on way to 87-63 NCAA tourney victory over Rick Pitino, Iona

ALBANY, N.Y. — For a half it appeared the UConn men’s basketball team may have psyched itself out of the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year.

Tribune News Service

Moving on: Michigan State prevails over Southern Cal in NCAA opener

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The defense that had deserted Michigan State for the better part of the last few weeks returned with a vengeance on Friday, and the result is the Spartans are moving on in the NCAA Tournament.

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3 takeaways from Texas A&M’s loss to Penn State: Aggies exit tournament in opening round

Here are three takeaways from Texas A&M’s 76-59 loss against Penn State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament:

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Illinois suffers another early NCAA Tournament exit, losing to Arkansas 73-63. ‘We had opportunities.’

DES MOINES, Iowa — Illinois came into the NCAA Tournament with nothing to lose, so Thursday’s first-round exit at the hands of Arkansas wasn’t as difficult to digest as their most recent tournament losses.

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No. 8 seed Maryland outlasts No. 9 seed West Virginia, 67-65, in NCAA Tournament opener

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Coach Kevin Willard guided the Maryland men’s basketball team back to the NCAA Tournament. The players repaid the favor by giving Willard his first NCAA postseason win in more than five years.

USA Today Sports Media Group

MSU basketball vs. USC at NCAA Tournament: Stream, broadcast info, three things to watch, prediction

MSU basketball faces USC on Friday at the NCAA Tournament-- here's what you need to know for this matchup between the Spartans and Trojans

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Chicago Sun-Times

Hot seat to hot team, Chris Collins has Northwestern back competing on college basketball’s biggest stage

Last season, NU finished 15-16 overall and 7-13 in Big Ten play. This year, they’re back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since making history in 2017.

The Independent UK

Alabama's Brandon Miller has security guard due to threats

Alabama star Brandon Miller is being accompanied at the NCAA Tournament by an armed security guard

Miami Herald

Michelle Kaufman: Here is a list of reasons March Madness is the best sporting event in America

MIAMI — One of the best college basketball players in the NCAA Tournament happens to be named Hanna Jump. How wonderful is that?

Los Angeles Times

March Sadness: How it feels to be on the losing side of NCAA tournament greatness

LOS ANGELES — He's the one everybody sees and few remember, a nearly invisible piece of history standing 6 feet 9.

The Independent UK

Pitt gets past Mississippi St 60-59 in NCAA First Four

Jamarius Burton made a go-ahead jumper with 10 seconds left and Pitt edged Mississippi State 60-59 in a back-and-forth First Four game Tuesday night that featured 21 lead changes — most in the NCAA Tournament in five years.

Tribune News Service

John Clay: Providence’s Bryce Hopkins is a nightmare waiting to happen for Big Blue Nation

It’s the worst-case scenario. For the second straight year, Kentucky suffers a first-round knockout in the NCAA Tournament. Last year, Saint Peter’s. This year, Bryce Hopkins.

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NCAA Tournament Round Table: Spartans Wire staff reviews MSU’s draw, matchup with USC, more

March Madness is officially upon us! The Spartans Wire staff reviews the MSU-USC matchup and more here

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