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March Madness kicks off with First Four games and teams looking to do some bracket busting

Mar. 18, 2024 21:59 PM EDT

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A year ago, Fairleigh Dickinson landed in the First Four and by the following weekend became one of the most improbable bracket-busters in NCAA Tournament history. After routing Texas Southern in Dayton, the 16th-seeded Knights — one of the shortest teams in...

March Madness? Indiana State, three 20-win Big East teams among those snubbed on Selection Sunday

Mar. 18, 2024 21:25 PM EDT

The only time Indiana State won more games was when Larry Bird was part of a national runner-up team in 1979. The Sycamores won’t even get a chance to play in the NCAA Tournament this time. Even with 28 wins and goggle-wearing big man Robbie Avila among a lineup with all five...

Bettors counting on upsets as they put money on long shots this March Madness

Mar. 18, 2024 19:54 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Given the numerous upsets that led to last year's unusual Final Four and the many bids stolen in this season's conference tournaments, bettors aren't inclined to go chalk when laying wagers for the NCAA Tournament. “People are loving some (under)dogs,” BetMGM...

Dartmouth refuses to work with basketball players' union, potentially sending case to federal court

Mar. 18, 2024 17:07 PM EDT

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Dartmouth will not enter into collective bargaining with the union its men’s basketball players voted to join earlier this month, the school said Monday in a move that could send the case to federal court. In a statement announcing its refusal to bargain a...

Top-seeded Boilermakers return to March Madness with new look thanks to stronger backcourt

Mar. 18, 2024 16:40 PM EDT

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer can already sense a difference this March. His legs feel stronger, more rested and better conditioned for NCAA Tournament play. It's a welcome change for the top-seeded Boilermakers. A year ago, their weary...

Keith Dambrot returned Duquesne to the NCAAs just as he promised. Now it's time to walk away

Mar. 18, 2024 16:33 PM EDT

Keith Dambrot didn't want to overstay his welcome. Didn't want his love of his chosen profession to morph into something far less joyous. The Duquesne coach was “80% sure” last summer that this season would be his last, a number that spiked to 100% when his wife, Donna, was...

Holtmann ready to take on big challenge at DePaul and restore once-proud program

Mar. 18, 2024 14:57 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Holtmann considered sitting out at least a year and working in media after Ohio State fired him last month. The opportunity to restore a once-proud program as DePaul's new coach was one he couldn't pass up. And he insisted he is ready for the challenge. ...

From ailing Jayhawks to injured Eagles, health could help to decide this year's NCAA Tournament

Mar. 18, 2024 14:32 PM EDT

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Bill Self was downright curious to see what Kansas would look like in the Big 12 Tournament when injuries to Hunter Dickinson and fellow All-American candidate Kevin McCullar Jr. ruled them out for the games in Kansas City. Turned out to be game — singular...

The status quo has become a moving target as college basketball ramps up to March Madness

Mar. 18, 2024 13:54 PM EDT

Oregon pulled off a run of three wins in three days, capped by a championship that propelled the Ducks into the NCAA Tournament. Standing on a makeshift stage next to the Pac-12 tournament trophy, the players danced and shouted as confetti fell in one big Las Vegas party. ...

March Madness brackets are here. Here's how to pick your teams

Mar. 18, 2024 13:25 PM EDT

March Madness this year comes at a time of great uncertainty in college sports. In addition to eyeing potential 5-12 upsets and trying to figure out which sleeper to put in the Elite Eight, fans also have to consider more existential questions about college basketball's future. How...