Purdue's basketball team emerged victorious with an 80-68 win over Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 game of the NCAA Tournament on March 29, 2024, in Detroit. Players like Zach Edey, Mason Gillis, Camden Heide, and Fletcher Loyer were key contributors to the victory.
Purdue secured a 106-67 victory against Utah State in the NCAA Tournament's second round on March 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. The game featured standout performances from Purdue players Zach Edey, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Mason Gillis, Braden Smith, and Fletcher Loyer. Utah State's Darius Brown II, Ian Martinez, and Kalifa Sakho also participated in the game.
The 2022–23 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team represented Purdue University in the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach is Matt Painter, who coached his 18th season with the Boilermakers. The Boilermakers played their home games at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana as members of the Big Ten Conference.With Northwestern's loss to Maryland on February 26, 2023, Purdue clinched a share of the Big Ten regular season championship. With Michigan's loss to Illinois on March 2, Purdue clinched the outright regular season championship, its first outright championship since 2017. The championship marked the school's 25th, the most in Big Ten history. In the Big Ten tournament, they defeated Rutgers, Ohio State, and Penn State to win the tournament championship, the school's second. As a result, they received the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament as the No. 1 seed in the East region. In the first round of the tournament they were upset by Farleigh Dickinson, becoming the second men's No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed ever, following Virginia's 2018 loss to UMBC.
The 2023–24 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team represents Purdue University in the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach is Matt Painter, who is in his 19th season with the Boilermakers. The Boilermakers play their home games at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana as members of the Big Ten Conference.With their win over Michigan State on March 2, 2024, Purdue clinched a share of their 26th Big Ten regular season championship. Three days later the Boilermakers clinched the Big Ten title outright with their victory over llinois.On March 17, 2024, Purdue was awarded an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as a No. 1 seed for the second year in a row and third overall seed.
In a commanding 106-67 victory over Utah State, Purdue's Zach Edey recorded 23 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks, showcasing his dominance in the NCAA tournament game. Despite initial containment efforts by Utah State, Edey broke through with an impressive performance, leading Purdue to the Sweet 16 with a double-double and efficient scoring. The game saw Purdue's defense flustering Utah State into rushed possessions and a significant lead built by Edey's contributions on both ends of the court.
On March 17, 2023, during the first round of the 2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, the Purdue University (Purdue) Boilermakers played a college basketball game against the Fairleigh Dickinson University (Fairleigh Dickinson, also FDU) Knights at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Boilermakers, who were seeded first in the East regional bracket (and fourth overall) in the NCAA tournament, faced the Knights, who were seeded 16th in the East regional bracket (and 68th, or last, overall).The Knights defeated the Boilermakers 63–58, becoming the first No. 16 seed out of the First Four to defeat a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, and the second 16-seed overall after UMBC's win over Virginia in 2018. It is also just the third time a 16-seed has beaten a 1-seed in college basketball overall, after No. 16 seeded Harvard defeated overall No. 1 Stanford in the women's tournament twenty-five years earlier. As a result, the Knights made it to the round of 32 for the first time in school history and became the first Northeast Conference team to win in the round of 64. With Purdue set as a 23+1⁄2-point favorite heading into the game, Fairleigh Dickinson's victory was the biggest upset in terms of point spread in NCAA tournament history. Purdue ended their season at 29–6, while Fairleigh Dickinson improved to 21–15.
Purdue and Gonzaga will meet in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, renewing their rivalry from past encounters. Purdue's star center Zach Edey has been a dominant force in their matchups, leading his team to victories. Gonzaga coach Mark Few acknowledges Edey's unique talent and the challenge he presents. Despite Purdue's strength, Gonzaga is in good form and ready to take on the tough opponent. The game promises to be an exciting showdown between two top teams in college basketball.
Zach Edey, the reigning national player of the year, scored 26 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and made the first 3-pointer of his career in leading No. 2 Purdue to a 79-59 victory over archrival Indiana. The 7-foot-4 center dominated the game, helping the Boilermakers win their eighth straight. Braden Smith contributed 19 points and nine rebounds, while Mason Gillis made three 3-pointers. This is the first time since 1993-94 that Purdue has beaten Indiana twice in the same season by 20 or more points.
Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) talks with teammates after missing a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Purdue guard Lance Jones (55) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Purdue guard Lance Jones (55) reacts after missing a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) works toward the basket as Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis.
The Purdue Boilermakers basketball team is a men's college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and is a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Purdue basketball holds the most Big Ten regular season championships, with 26 and is the first Big Ten program to be ranked as the #1 team in America for three consecutive seasons. Purdue also holds a winning record against all other Big Ten schools in head-to-head match ups.The Boilermakers have reached two NCAA Tournament Final Fours and one championship game, but have not won an NCAA Championship. The 1931–32 team was retroactively named a national champion by the Helms Athletic Foundation and the Premo-Porretta Power Poll.Purdue has sent more than 30 players to the NBA, including two overall No. 1 picks in the NBA draft. Purdue has one main rivalry against the Indiana Hoosiers (see Indiana–Purdue Rivalry).
The 2021–22 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team represented Purdue University in the 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Matt Painter in his 17th season with the Boilermakers. The Boilermakers played their home games at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana as members of the Big Ten Conference.On December 6, 2021, Purdue was ranked No. 1 in the AP poll for the first time in school history, receiving all 61 first-place votes. They were also ranked No. 1 in the Coaches poll.
In a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Iowa defeated West Virginia on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark played a key role in the game, driving past West Virginia guards and contributing to the victory. The game showcased Iowa's strong performance and determination on the court.
In a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Kansas and Gonzaga competed in Salt Lake City on March 23, 2024. Players like Nicolas Timberlake, Hunter Dickinson, Nolan Hickman, and coaches Mark Few and Bill Self were actively involved in the game.
In a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the mens NCAA Tournament on March 28, 2024, UConn displayed a strong performance, with players like Stephon Castle and Donovan Clingan making impressive plays against San Diego State. San Diego State struggled to keep up, trailing UConn by nearly 30 points. The game took place in Boston.
In the Sweet 16 college basketball game of the mens NCAA Tournament, Illinois defeated Iowa State with key contributions from players like Terrence Shannon Jr and Coleman Hawkins in Boston. The game featured intense plays and celebrations from the Illinois team, securing their victory over Iowa State.
UConn center Donovan Clingan (32) goes to the basket against Northwestern forward Blake Preston during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Purdues Zach Edey (15) celebrates after scoring during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Utah State in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Purdues Zach Edey (15) looks for a pass under the basket as Utah States Kalifa Sakho (34) defends during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) grabs a loose ball in front of Duquesne guard Jimmy Clark III (1) in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Neb.
Gonzaga and Utah face off in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, with players like Kayleigh Truong and Yvonne Ejim showcasing their skills. Coaches Lisa Fortier and Lynne Roberts lead their respective teams in a competitive match in Spokane, Washington.
The 2023–24 Big Ten men's basketball season is the current season for Big Ten Conference basketball teams that began with practices in October 2023, followed by the start of the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November 2023. The regular season ended on March 10, 2024. The Big Ten tournament will be held from March 13 through March 17, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.With a win over Michigan State on March 2, Purdue clinched a share of the Big Ten regular season championship. With a win over Illinois on March 5, the Boilermakers secured the outright Big Ten regular season championship for the second consecutive season.The season marked the last season played with 14 teams in the conference, with four schools (Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington) joining the conference in 2024. This was the first season played under the Big Ten's new seven-year media rights deal. As a result, no conference games were played on ESPN and some games were played on Peacock for the first time.
The 2024 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 features only elite teams with no Cinderella stories left in the field, including favorites like Gonzaga and San Diego State remaining from outside power conferences. Connecticut and Purdue are among the top teams with standout players like Tristen Newton and Zach Edey. The betting record for March Madness 2024 games stands at 11-11 for the author. The Sweet 16 matchups have opening moneylines, spreads, and totals available for betting. The tournament has been unusually chalky, with the absence of underdog teams like Oaklands, Grand Canyons, and James Madisons.
In a game on Friday, March 29, 2024, the Detroit Pistons played against the Washington Wizards in an NBA basketball match in Washington. Players like Evan Fournier, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, Marvin Bagley III, and Patrick Baldwin Jr were involved in the game. Interim coach Brian Keefe was seen in action during the match.
The Associated Press 2023-24 All-America mens basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments: Zach Edey, Purdue, 7-4, 300; Senior; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; 24.4 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.2 blocks (62 of 62 first-place votes, 310 points(asterisk)) Dalton Knecht, Tennessee, 6-6, 213; Fifth year; Thornton, Colorado; 21.1 points, 4.
Oregon State guard Talia von Oelhoffen (22) drives against Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) during the second quarter of a Sweet Sixteen round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) reacts during the second quarter of a Sweet Sixteen round college basketball game against the Oregon State during the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Oregon State guard Talia von Oelhoffen (22) drives against Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) during the second quarter of a Sweet Sixteen round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Albany, N.
Zach Edey, the 7-foot-4 center for Purdue, showcased his dominance in the NCAA tournament with 30 points and 21 rebounds in a game against Grambling State. Purdue, the top seed, moves on to face Utah State in the next round. Edey's performance has drawn comparisons to NBA stars like Yao Ming and Drew Timme. He is a Canadian-born player with strong potential for the upcoming NBA draft,
The Purdue Boilermakers are the official intercollegiate athletics teams representing Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. As is common with athletic nicknames, the Boilermakers nickname is also used as colloquial designation of Purdue's students and alumni at large. The nickname is often shortened to "Boilers" by fans.Purdue is one of the few college athletic programs that is not funded by student fees or subsidized by the university.
In an NBA game on March 28, 2024, the New Orleans Pelicans faced the Milwaukee Bucks in New Orleans. Players like Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, and Trey Murphy III were actively involved. The Milwaukee Bucks featured players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, Pat Connaughton, and Damian Lillard. The game showcased plays like Zion Williamson driving to the basket, Giannis Antetokounmpo blocking a pass, and CJ McCollum shooting and driving to the basket.
Marquette defeats Colorado 81-77 and Purdue beats Utah State 106-67 in the men's bracket, while Duke overcomes Ohio State 75-63 and South Carolina trounces North Carolina 88-41 in the women's bracket. LSU leads Middle Tennessee 69-49 with Johnson scoring 19 points, and Purdue's Edey records 23 points and 14 rebounds despite the game getting intense. The upcoming games feature Duke against James Madison, Baylor facing Clemson, and Alabama taking on Grand Canyon in the men's division, with Texas playing Alabama, Virginia Tech against Baylor, and Stanford versus Iowa State in the women's matches.
Gonzaga displayed a breathtaking performance in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, defeating Kansas 89-68 with a display of beauty that resembled Federer's finesse. The victory secured a spot in the Midwest Region semifinal in Detroit, marking their ninth consecutive Sweet 16 berth. Despite initial doubts and challenges during the season, the team showcased exceptional teamwork and skill, leading to a sense of effortless flow in their gameplay,
South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts (21), guard Bree Hall (23) and guard Tessa Johnson (5) react as their team scores against North Carolina during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the womens NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) Indiana guard Sara Scalia (14) walks down the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball quarterfinal game against Michigan at the Big Ten womens tournament Friday, March 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) drives past Mississippi guard Kennedy Todd-Williams, back, during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in South Bend, Ind.
The 2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament involved 68 teams playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the men's National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college basketball national champion for the 2016–17 season. The 79th edition of the tournament began on March 14, 2017, and concluded with the championship game on April 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The championship game was the first to be contested in the Western United States since the 1995 tournament when Seattle was the host of the Final Four.In the Final Four, North Carolina beat Oregon (making their first Final Four appearance since the inaugural tournament in 1939) while Gonzaga defeated South Carolina (both making their first ever Final Four appearance). North Carolina then defeated Gonzaga 71–65 to win their 6th national championship, and 3rd under Roy Williams.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are an intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Gonzaga University. The school competes in the West Coast Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Gonzaga Bulldogs play home basketball games at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington, on the university campus.Gonzaga has had 15 of its players receive the WCC Player of the Year award, and two players, Frank Burgess in 1961 with 32.4 points per game, and Adam Morrison in 2006 with 28.1 points per game, have led the nation in scoring. Morrison was named the Co-National Player of the year for the 2005–06 season.Since the mid-1990s, Gonzaga has established itself as a major basketball power in a mid-major conference. They have been to every NCAA tournament held since 1999, a year in which they made a Cinderella run to the Elite Eight, and have appeared in every final AP poll since the 2008–09 season. Gonzaga had an active weekly poll streak of 143 weeks, starting from the 2016–17 season and ending on January 15, 2024, being tied for the tenth longest streak in Division I history. They have also appeared in all but one WCC conference title game since 1995, and in every conference title game since 1998, winning 16 of them. This culminated in 2016–17, when the Bulldogs went to their first Final Four in school history, advancing to the national championship game, where they lost to North Carolina. They returned to the Final Four in 2021, losing in the national championship game to Baylor.
Fletcher Joseph Loyer (born September 1, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Purdue Boilermakers of the Big Ten Conference. As a true freshman for the 2022–23 Boilermakers, he won both a Big Ten regular season and a 2023 Big Ten men's basketball tournament championship, while earning All-Big Ten honorable mention individual recognition. During the season, he set the Purdue freshman single-game three-point shots made record (6).He played high school basketball in Michigan at Clarkston High School for his freshman and sophomore seasons. Then, he attended Homestead High School in Indiana for his junior and senior seasons. As a senior, he was the 2022 Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year award winner and the 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball runner-up.Loyer is the son of basketball coach and scout John Loyer and brother of Foster Loyer, the 2018 Mr. Basketball of Michigan.
Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture in his name. The first classes were held on September 16, 1874, with six instructors and 39 students.The university offers more than 200 majors for undergraduates, over 70 masters and doctoral programs, and professional degrees in pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and advanced practice nursing. In addition, Purdue has 18 intercollegiate sports teams and more than 1000 student organizations. The university is home to the oldest computer science program in the United States.Purdue is the founding member of the Big Ten Conference and enrolls the largest student body of any individual university campus in Indiana, as well as the ninth-largest foreign student population of any university in the United States.Purdue University is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Purdue has been affiliated with 13 Nobel laureates, 1 Turing Award laureate, 1 Bharat Ratna recipient, 27 astronauts, 2 World Food Prize laureates, 3 Pulitzer Prize winners, 18 Olympic medalists, 3 National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients, 2 National Medal of Science recipients, 3 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, 7 members of Congress, 3 U.S. governors, and 2 heads of state.
In a Sweet Sixteen round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, South Carolina secured a victory against Indiana in Albany, NY. The game featured intense gameplay between players like Kamilla Cardoso, Ashlyn Watkins, and Bree Hall from South Carolina, and Sydney Parrish, Mackenzie Holmes, and Chloe Moore-McNeil from Indiana.
The 2023–24 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team represents Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington, in the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team, also unofficially nicknamed the "Zags", is led by head coach Mark Few, in his 25th season as head coach, and played home games at the on-campus McCarthey Athletic Center as members of the West Coast Conference (WCC).
Oregon State's victory over Notre Dame in the Women's NCAA Tournament marks the end of Trisdyn's Rad Bracket's perfect run into the Sweet 16, with key players like Timea Gardiner and Raegan Beers leading the Beavers to victory. Oregon State will now face the winner of the Indiana-South Carolina matchup in the Elite Eight. Despite the loss, Notre Dame's Sonia Citron and Maddy Westbeld had notable performances, with a unique moment occurring when Hannah Hidalgo had to remove her nose ring mid-game. Oregon State's efficient shooting and rebounding propelled them to their first-ever win against Notre Dame.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball season isn't over yet. Caitlin Clark and her teammates travel to Albany, N.Y., this weekend for the Sweet 16 where they will face the 5th-seeded Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday afternoon. Where the women's NCAA Tournament differs from the men's tournament, though, is that the early-round games are played in the higher-seeded team's home arena.
The 2015 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament involved 68 teams playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball for 2015. The 77th edition of the tournament began on March 17, 2015, and concluded with the championship game on April 6, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.The Final Four consisted of Kentucky (who went in undefeated at 38-0), Wisconsin, making their second consecutive trip to the Final Four, Michigan State, making their first Final Four since 2010 (also held in Indianapolis), and Duke, making their first appearance since their 2010 national championship. Duke defeated Wisconsin in the championship game, 68–63, clinching their 5th national championship under Mike Krzyzewski. Tyus Jones of Duke was the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.Unlike the past three tournaments, this tournament only featured less upsets, with 7. However, for the first time since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, two of the No. 14 seeds won in the same tournament. In the West Region, #14 Georgia State of the Sun Belt Conference defeated #3 Baylor. In the South Region, #14 UAB of Conference USA defeated #3 Iowa State.Three teams made their NCAA tournament debuts, North Florida from the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN), UC Irvine from the Big West Conference (BWC), and Buffalo from the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
The Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Indiana Pacers in an NBA basketball game on March 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. Players like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, and Taurean Prince showcased their skills during the match.
John Purdue (; October 31, 1802 – September 12, 1876) was a wealthy American industrialist in Lafayette, Indiana, and the primary original benefactor of Purdue University.
The Sweet 16 features matchups like Arizona vs. Clemson, UConn vs. San Diego State, North Carolina vs. Alabama, and Iowa State vs. Illinois. Players like Cam Spencer, Tristen Newton, and Alex Karaban from UConn are performing well. Clemson leads Arizona at halftime, and UConn leads San Diego State. Clemson is capitalizing on turnovers and shooting well, while Arizona is struggling offensively.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham, Evan Fournier, Troy Brown Jr, Tosan Evbuomwan, and Marcus Sasser faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Coach Monty Williams was also present during the game. The match took place in Minneapolis.
The Atlanta Hawks played against the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball game on March 28, 2024, in Atlanta. Players like Dejounte Murray, Jaylen Brown, Bruno Fernando, Vit Krejci, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Garrison Mathews, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, and Xavier Tillman were involved in the game.
The San Antonio Spurs played against the New York Knicks in an NBA basketball game on March 29, 2024. Players like Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, Devin Vassell, Donte DiVincenzo, Blake Wesley, Miles McBride, and Isaiah Hartenstein were involved in the game.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs (), also known unofficially as the Zags, are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington, United States. Gonzaga competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I as a member of the West Coast Conference.
The Minnesota Twins played against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game on March 28, 2024. Players like Royce Lewis and Pablo Lopez made significant plays during the game. Maikel Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. also contributed with home runs. The game featured notable moments such as Kyle Isbel's catch and Manuel Margot scoring a run.
Connecticut has reached the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the first time in nearly 15 years, replacing Purdue. Gonzaga has fallen out of the Top 25 for the first time in eight years. The past week saw many upsets and losses for top-ranked teams, with eight of the top 10 teams suffering at least one loss. UConn received 39 first-place votes, while Purdue received 20 and Kansas received 3. North Carolina climbed to No. 4 after beating rivals, and Gonzaga dropped out of the rankings after an upset loss.
Zach Edey (; born May 14, 2002) is a Canadian college basketball player for the Purdue Boilermakers of the Big Ten Conference. He is listed at 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters), making him the tallest player in Big Ten history. At the close of the 2023 season, Edey was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus National Player of the Year. He repeated as Big Ten Player of the Year in 2024.Edey also represented Canada at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Latvia.
The Atlantic 10 has two teams in the second round for the first time since 2016 with Dayton facing Arizona, Bill Self and Mark Few go head-to-head with Gonzaga and Kansas, Michigan State and North Carolina have a matchup more fitting for Elite Eight or Final Four, Oakland and N.C. State have surprising wins, and Duquesne aims to extend coach Keith Dambrot's career with Illinois showcasing Terrence Shannon Jr's impressive performance.
The Toronto Maple Leafs played against the Washington Capitals in an NHL hockey game on March 28, 2024, in Toronto. Players like Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi, TJ Brodie, Auston Matthews, Connor McMichael, Charlie Lindgren, Nicholas Robertson, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Jake McCabe, and Connor Dewar were actively involved in the game.
The Chicago Bulls played against the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA basketball game in New York on Friday, March 29, 2024. Players such as Cam Thomas, Lonnie Walker IV, Ayo Dosunmu, Javonte Green, Dennis Schroder, Andre Drummond, Trendon Watford, and Noah Clowney were involved in the matchups.
Kansas Jayhawks' head coach Bill Self admitted to thinking about the 2024-25 season for the past month, even during the NCAA Tournament games, citing injuries and lack of depth as challenges faced by the team. Despite missing key players like Kevin McCullar Jr., Kansas faced a disappointing season, finishing sixth in the Big 12 and struggling on the road. The team entered the tournament as a long shot with low odds of winning the national title, ultimately losing to Gonzaga in the second round after a strong first half.
Foster Jacob Loyer (born June 24, 1999) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans and the Davidson Wildcats. At the latter, he was a two-time second-team All-A-10 honoree and an All-A-10 Tournament team selection as a player. His teams have won two Big Ten Conference regular season championships, a Big Ten Tournament Championship, a Final Four entry and an A-10 Conference regular season championship. He attended Clarkston High School where he was a 2-time Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) state champion, won the 2018 Mr. Basketball of Michigan and was a 4-time 1st team All-State honoree. He served as captain at both Michigan State and Davidson.Loyer has several notable free throw shooting accomplishments, including MHSAA records for both career free throws made (634) and consecutive free throws made (119), 2021–22 NCAA Division I free throw percentage leader (93.65%), and 2021–22 and 2022–23 (92.09%) A-10 free throw percentage leader (fourth in 2022–23 NCAA Division I). He is the Davidson Wildcats single-season free throw percentage, career free throw percentage and consecutive free throws made record holder. His high school consecutive free throw streak was second all-time for American high school players when it ended on January 24, 2017.He also holds the MHSAA record for points scored in a state championship game quarter (19) and was the Atlantic 10 2021–22 three point shooting percentage leader (43.8%, fourth in the Division I).Loyer is the son of NBA coach and scout John Loyer and brother of 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball runner-up and current Purdue player Fletcher Loyer.
The Washington Capitals defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in overtime in an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Dylan Strome scored the game-winning goal for the Capitals, with contributions from John Carlson, Charlie Lindgren, Nic Dowd, and Beck Malenstyn. David Perron scored for the Detroit Red Wings with assists from Dylan Larkin and J T Compher. Simon Edvinsson was also mentioned in the game.
Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes broke their viewing record in the women's NCAA Tournament with their victory over West Virginia averaging 4.90 million viewers, the most watched game excluding Final Four and title games. Clark, a standout senior, has set multiple records and declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft. The games featuring Iowa have consistently drawn over 3 million viewers. Clark's performances have driven record viewership, with the recent games setting new records and attracting a substantial audience. Iowa's games have become landmark moments in women's sports, showcasing the power of great players like Clark.
The Creighton and Tennessee Vols mens basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a tournament game in Detroit on Friday, March 29. The game is scheduled to start at 10:09 p.m. ET/9:09 p.m.
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