Arkansas' Calipari arrives: 'We've got work to do'

John Calipari told a raucous crowd that he was excited to be the new head coach at Arkansas but said it will take time for him to build.


'A generational player': Proud Purdue salutes Edey

In his final collegiate basketball game, Purdue center Zach Edey finished with 37 points and 10 rebounds on Monday night, as the underdog Boilermakers lost the national championship game to the Connecticut Huskies, the No. 1 overall seed.


NCAA eyes 'consumer protection' for NIL athletes

Speaking to reporters before Monday's national championship game, NCAA president Charlie Baker said he's focused on creating a "consumer protection system" for collegiate athletes and their families as name, image and likeness deals become more prevalent.


Last season ended in a nightmare for Purdue -- now it's living the dream

Purdue suffered the worst defeat in NCAA tournament history in 2023. Now Matt Painter has this group one win away from a national championship.


Battle-tested Purdue powers way into title game

Zach Edey scored 20 points to go along with 12 rebounds as Purdue beat NC State 63-50 to reach the program's second NCAA championship game.


Edey's 40 gives Purdue Final Four bid, redemption

Zach Edey (40 points, 16 rebounds) outdueled Dalton Knecht (37 points) to send Purdue into the Final Four with a hard-fought 72-66 win over Tennessee.


Kentucky AD confirms Calipari to return as coach

Despite another early exit from the NCAA tournament, Kentucky coach John Calipari will return for a 16th season, athletic director Mitch Barnhart said Tuesday.


Referee Madness: How NCAA tournament refs advance to the next round

Survive and advance? That's the reality for tournament officials, who share many of the physical and emotional trials, challenges and triumphs as the players and coaches.


Welcome to March Madness -- here are all 68 men’s NCAA tournament teams

Get to know all 68 teams chasing a national title -- and how far they could go.


Fired Monson, LBSU secure improbable NCAA bid

Fired by Long Beach State on Monday, coach Dan Monson guided the Beach to the Big West title on Saturday, and he will continue coaching the team in the NCAA tournament.