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Louisville beats Michigan 82-76 for NCAA title

2013 NCAA Tournament - AP

Rick Pitino held court in a tunnel beneath the Georgia Dome, going on and on about the grittiest bunch of guys he's ever coached. One of them sat in the corner of the locker room, a net around his neck, grinning away. The Louisville Cardinals vowed to finish the job for Kevin Ware.

 

Analysis: Final Four — A Final Shock

Final Four - NY Times

The four teams left in the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament are an odd mix: a national player of the year candidate, Trey Burke of Michigan; a No. 1 seed, Louisville; an old-guard Big East team, Syracuse; and an outlier, Wichita State.

 

The first-round games that could have changed NCAA tournament history - USA TODAY

Davidson's near-upset against Marquette caused a common sigh to percolate through the room. For the Wildcats, there will always be that What If? This isn't the first season we've witnessed the heartbreak.

 

President Obama picks Indiana to win NCAA title

Hoosiers - AP

President Barack Obama is picking Indiana to go all the way in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. ESPN revealed Wednesday that Obama picked the Hoosiers to win it all in his 2013 bracket. He predicted Louisville, Ohio State and Florida would round out the Final Four.

 

March Madness from A to Z

March Madness

Do you know the mascot for South Dakota State? Can you come up with the all-time record for No. 16 seeds? How about the starting backcourt for the Michigan Wolverines? No? Well, to prepare you for Selection Sunday and the three weeks of March Madness, here is an A to Z primer on the NCAA Tournament that will cap a wildly unpredictable season in college basketball.

 

Kentucky wins NCAA basketball title

NCAA Title

The Kentucky Wildcats beat the Kansas Jayhawks 67-59 Monday night to win the NCAA men's basketball championship in New Orleans. Despite a late surge that brought the Jayhawks within five points, the Wildcats dominated the game, leading by double digits during much of the second half.

 

Kansas, Kentucky to meet in power-program final

NCAA Tournament

Kentucky has the best players. Kansas has the most heart. From the first practice in October to the final cutting of the nets in April, that's how the two teams remaining in the NCAA tournament have made a name for themselves.

 

CBT: Everything you need to know for Final Four

Final Four

This comprehensive breakdown of the Final Four details the player nobody can matchup against, what’s at stake in Kentucky vs. Louisville, how Kansas will try to guard Ohio State and more.

 

Ohio State beats Syracuse 77-70 to reach Final 4

Ohio State Buckeyes

Jared Sullinger recovered from first-half foul trouble to score 19 points and grab seven rebounds, helping Ohio State beat Syracuse 77-70 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four....

 

Ohio St makes East final, beats Cincinnati 81-66

Deshaun Thomas scored 26 points and Jared Sullinger had 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead second-seeded Ohio State to an 81-66 victory over No. 6 seed Cincinnati on Thursday night, putting the Buckeyes in the East Regional finals....

 

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