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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:

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Why Duke basketball’s future looks bright, despite an early loss in the NCAA Tournament

DURHAM, N.C. — Long and lanky, Dereck Lively stretched out in a chair in front of his locker inside Orlando's Amway Center Saturday night staring ahead, lost in thought.

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Michigan State carrying the banner as lone Big Ten team left in tournament

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The NCAA Tournament marches on this week and, once again, the Big Ten is the convenient punching bag for fans and national media alike.

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Mac Engel: With Mike Miles expected to turn pro, TCU turns attention to retaining its current roster

About three seconds after TCU’s season ended on Sunday night in the NCAA Tournament the immediate focus turned to arguably the most talented player in program history.

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Hail David, yes, but have a little sympathy for Goliath

We all love upsets in the NCAA Tournament, but let’s show some compassion to Purdue big man Zach Edey.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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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?

The Guardian - US

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

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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.

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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?

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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

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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

Miami Herald

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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