For the second straight March, there’s a sense that Midwest Region fifth seed Clemson is undervalued.For the second consecutive March, the Tigers have drawn a first-round opponent many think will def… MORE
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Purdue wary of upset-minded tourney rookies High Point
Purdue’s eight consecutive years as a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament is now the longest active streak in the country.As Matt Painter knows, winning games once you get there is another matter.T… MORE
Wisconsin packs long-range firepower, shifts focus to Montana
DENVER — Before they can survive and advance, the Wisconsin Badgers have precious few days to adapt.East Region No. 3 seed Wisconsin insists it already turned the page from a disappointing loss in t… MORE
VCU rides strong backcourt into encounter vs. BYU
DENVER — Virginia Commonwealth likely is most remembered for its surprising appearance in the Final Four in 2011.The No. 11 Rams are looking to take the first step toward another deep run in this ye… MORE
Streaking UC San Diego makes tourney debut in 12-5 matchup with Michigan
DENVER — For the first time in three years, Michigan plays in the NCAA Tournament and their opponent is here for the first time.Michigan was given the No. 5 seed in the South Region, a position that… MORE
Boogie back, Arkansas dances with familiar Kansas in Providence
There are two primary reasons the informed public believes No. 7 seed Kansas and No. 10 Arkansas stand a chance to make a run in the NCAA Tournament, despite a combined 25 losses this season: Bill Sel… MORE
Cooper Flagg, Johni Broome lead AP All-America team
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg and Auburn senior Johni Broome were selected unanimously as first-team selections on the Associated Press All-America squad.The first team, announced Tuesday, also is made… MORE
Texas Tech looks to avoid early exit vs. UNC Wilmington
Texas Tech was sent packing in the first round of the NCAA Tournament by eventual Final Four team North Carolina State last season.Red Raiders coach Grant McCasland is expecting a longer stay this ye… MORE
Tennessee ‘locked in’ for first-round fight with No. 15 seed Wofford
LEXINGTON, Ky. — After finishing a memorable regular season and coming within a game of capturing the Southeastern Conference tournament title, No. 2 seed Tennessee will be on upset alert when it bat… MORE
No. 11 seed Drake done waiting, dialed in for Missouri
Missouri was thrilled to earn the West Region No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament and the trip to Wichita that came with it. Even if there’s a 30-win conference champion waiting for the first-round matc… MORE
