NCAA Tournament

Russ Smith, Gorgui Dieng and Chane Behanan of the Louisville Cardinals. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Louisville Playing Harder After Ware’s Stomach-Turning Injury

Following the compound leg fracture to Kevin Ware, the Louisville Cardinals say they’re “playing harder.”

2013/04/06

Syracuse Orange (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Syracuse Orange Looking To Wear Down Michigan With Stifling Defense

Syracuse’s fearsome defense is looking to shut down Michigan’s run-and-gun offense in their Final Four meeting.

2013/04/06

Giglio: Mike Rice Fallout Puts Further Damper On Collegiate Athletics, Final Four

The jig is up for the NCAA. No longer is the product pure or different than the money-grabbing, greedy professional product. Enjoy the Final Four for what it is this weekend: Basketball. Nothing more, nothing less.

2013/04/05

Trent Lockett #22 of the Marquette Golden Eagles fights to control the ball against Michael Carter-Williams #1, C.J. Fair #5 and Rakeem Christmas #25 of the Syracuse Orange. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Will Michigan Be Able To Beat Syracuse’s Vaunted 2-3 Zone Defense?

Some get paid millions to try and solve the riddle facing the Michigan coaching staff at the Final Four this weekend. How do you score against the Syracuse 2-3 zone defense? Lately, there seems to be no answer.

2013/04/05

Rick Pitino and the Louisville Cardinals in the 2013 NCAA Tournament (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rothstein: What You Need To Know Ahead Of 2013 Final Four

Can the Shockers continue their surge? It all depends on how they handle Louisville’s relentless pressure.

2013/04/05

Kevin Ware with David Letterman (credit: CBS)

VIDEO: Kevin Ware Delivers Top 10 On ‘Letterman’

In the interview, taped earlier Thursday at Louisville’s hotel, Ware told Letterman he still hasn’t seen a video of the injury — “And I don’t plan on it.”

2013/04/05

COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 24: Denzel Valentine #45 of the Michigan State Spartans scrambles to gain control of a loose ball in front of Shannon Scott #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half on February 24, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan State 68-60. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Officials Facing Dilemma With Video Review

It happens seemingly every game of the NCAA tournament, most of the season, for that matter: Officials blow their whistles, huddle, then head over to the TV monitors to review a play.

2013/04/04

Richard Pitino (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rothstein: Bold Hire At Minnesota, Old Big East’s New Name & More NCAA Notes

Give Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague credit. After firing Tubby Smith and striking out on Fred Hoiberg and Mick Cronin, Teague made a bold hire with Richard Pitino.

2013/04/04

CORAL GABLES, FL - DECEMBER 02: Hurricane fans taunt referee Tony Greene after Jack McClinton #33 of the Miami Hurricanes was called for a flagrant foul and ejected while taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes at BankUnited Center on December 2, 2008 in Coral Gables, Florida. McClinton was ejected midway through the first half. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

NCAA Announces Pool Of Officials For Final Four

The NCAA has announced the pool of 10 officials who will work the Final Four.

2013/04/02

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Baye Keita #12 of the Syracuse Orange celebrates after defeating the Marquette Golden Eagles to win the East Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Verizon Center on March 30, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Syracuse Focused On Journey To Final 4

Overcoming all sorts of adversity has been the norm for the Syracuse Orange of late.

2013/04/02

Rising Star: Louisville Junior Russ Smith

Russ Smith, nicknamed ‘Russdiculous’ for his frenetic style of play, has been simply wonderful in the tournament.

2013/04/02

Chane Behanan (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rothstein: 4 Unsung Players In The 2013 Final Four

Chane Behanan would be a star in any other program, but at Louisville, he’s just a piece to the puzzle.

2013/04/02

Louisville’s Pitino Says Kevin Ware ‘In Very Good Spirits’ After Gruesome Injury

Kevin Ware is already up and walking, and he’s got a nice souvenir to keep him company until he’s cleared to return to Louisville.

2013/04/02

Head coach Andy Enfield of the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles smiles in the second half while taking on the San Diego State Aztecs during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

See Ya, ‘Dunk City’: Andy Enfield Leaves Florida Gulf Coast For USC

Southern California hired Andy Enfield as men’s basketball coach on Monday night after he took Florida Gulf Coast to the round of 16 of the NCAA tournament.

2013/04/02

Five Things: Motivated Cardinals Prevail And Wichita State Stays Alive

Even with limited drama—none of the regional finals were particularly thrilling—the NCAA Tournament is a wonderful thing, the perfect blend of fairness and unpredictability.

2013/04/01

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