The Cavaliers completed a yearlong march to redemption after ending the 2018 season as the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 in the men’s tournament. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/08/sports/ncaa-tournament-virginia-texas-tech.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Tag: NCAA Basketball Championships (Men)
N.C.A.A. Final Four: Texas Tech Upsets Michigan State
Texas Tech’s visit to its first Final Four will continue after a victory over Michigan State sent it to the final against Virginia. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/sports/ncaa-final-four-michigan-state-texas-tech.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
N.C.A.A. Final Four: Virginia Stuns Auburn to Reach Title Game
A year after becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 in the men’s tournament, the Cavaliers will play for the national championship. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/sports/ncaa-final-four-virginia-auburn.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
N.C.A.A. Men’s Final Four Preview
A top seed, a past champion and two first-time visitors will play for the national title this weekend. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/sports/ncaa-mens-final-four-preview.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Putting the Michigan in Michigan State
The Spartans draw more in-state players than almost any elite college basketball program, a consequence of strict high school rules and an abundance of state pride on the coaching staff. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/sports/michigan-state-final-four.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Bruce Pearl at Auburn: Rebirth of a Salesman
The coach’s checkered N.C.A.A. past has followed him to the Final Four, but his all-in persona leads colleges to keep hiring him, and players to keep winning for him. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/sports/final-four-auburn-virginia-bruce-pearl.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
The Legend of Zion
The tales of Zion Williamson’s feats did not begin when he arrived at Duke. They probably won’t end there, either. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/31/sports/zion-williamson.html?partner=rss&emc=rss