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Connecticut Men's Basketball Wins Back-to-Back NCAA Championships

Published: 09 April 2024 at 06:10

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Connecticut's men's basketball team, the Huskies, made history by winning back-to-back NCAA championships, marking their sixth national title since 1999. In the final game against Purdue, the Huskies triumphed 75-60 with standout performances from players like Tristen Newton and a strong team effort. The Boilermakers, led by Zach Edey, finished the season 34-5. UConn's success is credited to a special group of players and coaching staff, with Dan Hurley expressing gratitude for the support and resources provided by the university.

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UConn Men's Basketball Team Wins Second Consecutive NCAA Championship


The University of Connecticut men's basketball team secured their second consecutive NCAA championship by defeating Purdue University with a score of 75-60, making them the first team since 2006-2007 to achieve back-to-back championships. UConn has now won a total of six championships, winning every time they reached the finals. They outscored their opponents by 140 points in the 2024 tournament and 120 points in the 2023 tournament. The team received congratulatory messages from notable figures like former US President Barack Obama and the New England Patriots.

Connecticut Huskies Defy Doubters and Continue Dominating in NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament


The Connecticut Huskies, led by Coach Dan Hurley, are defying doubters and advancing in the NCAA men's basketball tournament with a strong performance, including a recent win over Northwestern. Despite challenges and comments from 'The Doubter', the team remains focused on their identity and vulnerability, showcasing their strength and determination on the court.

UConn Huskies' Dominance in March Madness 2024


The UConn Huskies are aiming to repeat their success in the March Madness tournament, having won their fifth national title last year and winning their first three games this year by impressive margins. Coach Rick Pitino admires their strength and predicts a repeat championship, highlighting the team's balanced offense and defensive capabilities. Despite challenges from other teams like Marquette and Creighton, UConn's speed, unselfishness, and strategic play make them a formidable opponent in the tournament.

UConn Huskies men's basketball (Wikipedia)


The UConn Huskies men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team of the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, Connecticut. They currently play in the Big East Conference and are coached by Dan Hurley.The Huskies have won 5 NCAA tournament championships (1999, 2004, 2011, 2014 and 2023), which puts the program in a tie with Duke and Indiana for fourth-most all-time. The Huskies are second in Big East tournament championships with seven, trailing only Georgetown (8). The Huskies also have the most Big East regular season titles with ten and one American Athletic Conference tournament championship. Numerous players have gone on to achieve professional success after their time at UConn, including Clifford Robinson, Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Caron Butler, Ben Gordon, Emeka Okafor, Rudy Gay, Charlie Villanueva, Kemba Walker, Shabazz Napier, Jeremy Lamb, and Andre Drummond. The Huskies have participated in 6 NCAA Final Fours (tied for 10th all time) and appeared in the NCAA tournament 36 times.

UConn players reflect on Final Four victory and look ahead to National Championship


Donovan Clingan, Alex Karaban, and Stephon Castle of UConn discuss their Final Four win over Alabama and their upcoming match against Purdue for the National Championship. Castle's standout performance in the Final Four showcased his offensive skills and defensive instincts, leading the Huskies to victory. The team's focus on defense, rebounding, and unselfish play has been essential to their success under Coach Hurley's guidance. Castle's mature approach and dedication to team success highlight UConn's culture of competitiveness and championship aspirations.

UConn Advances to the Elite Eight After Dominant Performances in NCAA Tournament


UConn's men and women's basketball teams have been dominating in the NCAA tournament, with the men's team defeating Illinois 77-52 and Duke 53-45 in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight respectively. The women's team also secured a spot in the Elite Eight after a strong performance against Duke, led by Paige Bueckers with 24 points. UConn's impressive victories have sparked discussions about their status as one of the best teams ever.

Zach Edey and Connecticut on Path to Final Showdown


Zach Edey, a standout player, and Connecticut, the defending champions, are on a collision course towards a potential matchup in the national final. Edey, a dominant force for Purdue, has been unstoppable, leading his team to victory. Connecticut, led by coach Dan Hurley and standout center Donovan Clingan, is on a historic winning streak and aims to repeat as champions. Both teams face tough opponents in the upcoming games, but a highly anticipated showdown between these two powerhouse teams looms on the horizon.

2015–16 UConn Huskies women's basketball team (Wikipedia)


The 2015–16 UConn Huskies women's basketball team represented the University of Connecticut in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Huskies, led by thirty first year head coach Geno Auriemma, won the NCAA tournament and went undefeated. With their eleventh championship win in 2016, the UConn Huskies became the first NCAA Division I women's basketball team to win four straight national championships.

UConn Huskies women's basketball (Wikipedia)


The UConn Huskies women's basketball team is the college basketball program representing the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut, in NCAA Division I women's basketball competition. They completed a seven-season tenure in the American Athletic Conference in 2019–20, and came back to the Big East Conference for the 2020–21 season.The UConn Huskies are the most successful women's basketball program in the nation, having won a record 11 NCAA Division I National Championships and a women's record four in a row, from 2013 through 2016, plus over 50 conference regular season and tournament championships. They have taken part in every NCAA tournament since 1989; as of the end of the 2018–19 season, this is the third-longest active streak in Division I. From 2008 to 2022, they appeared in a record 14 consecutive Final Fours.UConn owns the two longest winning streaks (men's or women's) in college basketball history. The longest streak, 111 straight wins, started with a win against Creighton University on November 23, 2014, and ended on March 31, 2017 when a buzzer-beater at the end of overtime caused a 66–64 loss in the 2017 NCAA Final Four to Mississippi State. The second streak counts 90 consecutive wins, including two undefeated seasons (2008–09 and 2009–10), and was delimited by two losses against Stanford, the first on April 6, 2008 in the National Semifinals of the NCAA Tournament, and the second – three seasons later – on December 19, 2010. The Huskies also own the longest winning streak in regular-season games in college history; after an overtime loss to Stanford on November 17, 2014, they won their next 126 regular-season games until a 68–57 loss to Baylor on January 3, 2019.UConn's current head coach is Luigi "Geno" Auriemma, who joined the team in 1985. Auriemma is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball: his 1149–150 (.885) record as of April 2022 represents the highest winning percentage among NCAA basketball coaches (minimum 10 seasons), any level, men's or women's, while ranking him second in all-time women's wins behind current Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer.UConn has also been one of the leaders in women's basketball attendance; the team plays its home games at both the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs and the XL Center in Hartford.

UConn Huskies Advance to Final Four in Consecutive Years with Dominant Win


The UConn Huskies secured a spot in the Final Four for the second consecutive year after a dominating 77-52 victory over Illinois in the March Madness tournament. UConn went on a remarkable 30-0 run during the game, eventually winning by 31 points. Donovan Clingan led with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Cam Spencer also contributed significantly. In their last 10 March Madness games, UConn has won by an average of 23.1 points and has never won by less than 13 points in this tournament.

UConn women back in Final Four with latest shot to replicate past March Madness glory


Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. In the moment, UConns 2016 title marked the end of an era, but it has since served as the peak the Huskies are still trying to get back to. Breanna Stewart, Morgan Tuck and Moriah Jefferson the class that compiled a 151-5 record left for the WNBA following that NCAA Tournament. They built the foundation for what became Connecticuts 111-game winning streak.

2023–24 UConn Huskies men's basketball team (Wikipedia)


The 2023–24 UConn Huskies men's basketball team represents the University of Connecticut in the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Huskies are led by sixth-year head coach Dan Hurley in the team's fourth season since their return to the Big East Conference. The Huskies play their home games at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut and the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.

2023–24 UConn Huskies women's basketball team (Wikipedia)


The 2023–24 UConn Huskies women's basketball team represents the University of Connecticut (UConn) during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Huskies, led by Hall of Fame head coach Geno Auriemma in his 39th season at UConn, split their home games between Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on their campus in Storrs, Connecticut, and the XL Center in Hartford. UConn is a member of the Big East Conference, which it rejoined in the 2020–21 season; it had been a member of the original Big East Conference from 1979 through 2013, and one of the original women's basketball teams in that conference in 1982.Even after graduating two WNBA draftees, the Huskies entered the season with six reliable and tested starters, led by seniors Nika Mühl, Aubrey Griffin, and 2023 All-American Aaliyah Edwards. Juniors Azzi Fudd, Caroline Ducharme, and 2021 All-American Paige Bueckers returned in the backcourt. UConn began ranked #2 in both preseason AP and Coaches polls, but injuries and a resulting lack of depth led to five losses, all against quality non-conference opponents. The Huskies went undefeated in Big East season play, and entered the postseason seeded #1 in their conference tournament and ranked #9 nationally.

2013–14 UConn Huskies men's basketball team (Wikipedia)


The 2013–14 UConn Huskies men's basketball team represented the University of Connecticut in the 2013–2014 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Huskies were led by second-year head coach Kevin Ollie. The Huskies split their home games between the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, and the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on the UConn campus in Storrs, Connecticut. The Huskies were members of the American Athletic Conference. One year after being banned from postseason play for sanctions, the Huskies returned to the Final Four, where they defeated the Florida Gators in the national semifinal round and the Kentucky Wildcats in the 2014 National Championship Game. Shabazz Napier was named the tournament's MOP. The next day, the UConn Huskies women's team won the women's NCAA basketball tournament, only the second time that a school has won both the men's and women's Division I national basketball championships in the same year; UConn first accomplished this in 2004.

University of Connecticut (Wikipedia)


The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a public land-grant research university system whose main campus is in Storrs, Connecticut. It was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School, named after two benefactors. In 1893, the school became a public land grant college, taking the name University of Connecticut in 1939. Over the following decade, social work, nursing, and graduate programs were established. During the 1960s, UConn Health was established for new medical and dental schools. UConn is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.The university is classified as an R1 research institution. UConn is one of the founding institutions of the Hartford/Springfield regional economic and cultural partnership alliance known as New England's Knowledge Corridor. UConn was the second U.S. university invited into Universitas 21, an international network of 24 research-intensive universities.Competing in the Big East Conference as the Huskies, UConn has gained recognition for its women's and men's basketball programs. The Huskies have won 23 NCAA championships. The UConn Huskies are the top women's basketball program in the nation, having won a record 11 NCAA Division I National Championships (tied with the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team) and a women's record four in a row (2013–2016), in addition to over 40 conference regular season and tournament championships.

UConn wins sixth national championship in college basketball


UConn secured its sixth national championship in college basketball by defeating Purdue 75-60 in the national title game, marking the first back-to-back win since 2007. Duke, Purdue, Iowa State, and Baylor are among the top contenders for next season, with Duke expected to be the team to beat with the addition of top recruits Cooper Flagg and Khaman Maluach.

March Madness Final Four Best Bets: UConn vs Alabama, NC State vs Purdue


Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the Final Four field between UConn versus Alabama and NC State against Purdue. The UConn Huskies have beaten its opponents by 25, 30, 23, and 39 points over four NCAA Tournament games this season. Dating back to last year, the Huskies have won 10 straight NCAA Tournament games by 13 or more points -- covering all 10 games. Of those 10 games, nine straight opponents have scored 32 or fewer points in the first half against UConn. The Huskies defense held its four opponents in this tournament to 19, 18, 31, and 23 points to Stetson, Northwestern, San Diego State, and Illinois.

UConn Huskies (Wikipedia)


The UConn Huskies (or Connecticut Huskies) are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Connecticut, located in Storrs. The school is a member of the NCAA's Division I and the Big East Conference. The university's football team plays at Rentschler Field, and the men's and women's basketball teams play on-campus at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion and off-campus at the XL Center.

UConn Coach Dan Hurley's Fiery Interaction with Purdue's Zach Edey During the National Championship Game


During the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game, UConn's head coach Dan Hurley engaged in heated exchanges with Purdue's Zach Edey, including confrontations on the court and verbal sparring, leading to social media backlash. Despite the tension, UConn secured a 75-60 victory over Purdue for their back-to-back national title. Hurley's emotional reactions, including shoving his own player during the game, drew criticism from fans and highlighted the spirited atmosphere of the match.

UConn and Purdue Advance to NCAA Men's Championship Game


Defending champion UConn defeated Alabama 86-72 in the Final Four, while Purdue beat NC State 63-50, setting up a Monday night championship game between UConn and Purdue at 8:49 p.m. ET. Purdue, in its first title game since 1969, is led by star player Zach Edey with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. UConn aims to become the eighth program to win back-to-back titles. Purdue bounced back from last year's disappointment to reach this year's final, with coach Matt Painter learning from past experiences to guide the team.

No. 3 UConn routs Seton Hall 91-61 to earn first outright Big East regular-season title in 25 years


STORRS, Conn. (AP) Donovan Clingan scored 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead a balanced attack and No. 3 UConn clinched its first outright Big East regular-season title in 25 years Sunday with a 91-61 rout of Seton Hall. Freshman Stephon Castle tied a career high with 21 points and Tristen Newton had 17 points and 10 assists for the Huskies (26-3, 16-2 Big East), who finished this season undefeated at home (16-0). Alex Karaban added 13 points.

UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St next


UConn guard Cam Spencer (12) and teammates celebrate during the final minutes of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Marquette for the championship of the Big East mens tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) UConn coach Dan Hurley gestures during the second half of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Marquette for the championship of the Big East mens tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. UConn won 73-57. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to center Cedric Lath (2) as he comes off the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in the championship of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) 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.

March Madness is here. Bracket reveal the 1st step in what should be an NCAA Tournament free-for-all


UConn head coach Dan Hurley calls out to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier in the quarterfinal round of the Big East Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2024, in New York. UConn won 87-60. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) gets past TCU guard Avery Anderson III (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Houston won 60-45. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Purdue guard Lance Jones (55) celebrates after making a basket while fouled during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in the quarterfinal of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis.

Intense Moments in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 Games


During the Sweet 16 games in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, UConn head coach Dan Hurley engaged in a heated argument with an official, while UConn players celebrated a victory over San Diego State. Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr impressed with a fast break dunk, and UConn guard Tristen Newton showcased his skills against San Diego State. Additionally, UConn center Donovan Clingan battled for rebounds and Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins made a powerful dunk against Iowa State.

Bettors counting on upsets as they put money on long shots this March Madness


UConn coach Dan Hurley and players react during the first half of the temas NCAA college basketball game against St. Johns in the semifinals of the Big East mens tournament Friday, March 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) New Mexico players celebrate after defeating San Diego State in an an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Mountain West Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. New Mexico guards Jaelen House, center left, and Tru Washington, center right, dance in front of the trophy. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus) Virginia players sit on the bench to closing seconds in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2024, in Washington.

UConn's Donovan Clingan and Purdue's Zach Edey Set to Face Off in NCAA Tournament Championship Game


7-foot-1 center Donovan Clingan led UConn to an 86-72 victory over Alabama in the national semifinals, while 7-4 center Zach Edey helped Purdue defeat North Carolina State 63-50. UConn and Purdue, the top two teams, will compete in the championship game.

No. 2 UConn seeks 1st Big East tourney title since 2011 in MSG clash that could burst NCAA bubble


UConns Alex Karaban drives past Marquettes Oso Ighodaro during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Milwaukee. UConn won 74-67. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) UConn head coach Dan Hurley yells calls during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell) Marquettes Tyler Kolek tries to get past Providences Garwey Dual during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb.

Dan Hurley (Wikipedia)


Daniel S. Hurley (born January 16, 1973) is an American college basketball coach who is the head coach of the UConn Huskies men's team at the University of Connecticut. In 2023, Hurley led UConn to an NCAA Championship.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark wins Naismith National Player of the Year Award for the second consecutive year


Caitlin Clark, a senior at Iowa, secured the Naismith National Player of the Year Award for the second year in a row with record-breaking scoring statistics, beating out nominees such as JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers, and Cameron Brink. Clark, averaging 32 points, 9 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game, set single-season and career scoring records. UConn's Bueckers and Stanford's Brink were also recognized for their outstanding performances. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley was named Naismith National Coach of the Year for the third consecutive season, leading the Gamecocks to an undefeated record and the Final Four.

Preview of the National Championship Game between UConn and Purdue


DraftKings has posted UConn as a 5.5 point favorite over Purdue with the game total set at 146.5. UConn has never lost a national championship game and will be going for their sixth title game. They will face Purdue in Glendale, Arizona, for a chance at their sixth national championship title. UConn is 6-1 all time in Final Four games and has a strong record in championship games since 1999.

Big East feels redemption after perfect start to NCAA Tournament


Dan Hurley, head coach of UConn, criticized the committee's decision to exclude Big East teams from the NCAA Tournament, despite three teams advancing to the Sweet 16. The conference responded with all three teams going undefeated in the first four days of the tournament. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman praised the remaining teams, highlighting the conference's strength with top seeds. The Big East coaches are supporting each other in light of the snubs. Ackerman acknowledged the process and ongoing efforts to understand the selection decisions for future tournaments.

1983 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament (Wikipedia)


The 1983 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament involved 52 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 17, 1983, and ended with the championship game on April 4 at The Pit, then officially known as University Arena, on the campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. A total of 51 games were played.North Carolina State, coached by Jim Valvano, won the national title with a 54–52 victory in the final game over Houston, coached by Guy Lewis. The ending of the final game is one of the most famous in college basketball history, with a buzzer-beating dunk by Lorenzo Charles off a desperation shot from 30 feet out by Dereck Whittenburg.Both Charles's dunk and Valvano's running around the court in celebration immediately after the game have been staples of NCAA tournament coverage ever since. North Carolina State's victory has often been considered one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history, and is the fourth biggest point-spread upset in Championship Game history.Akeem Olajuwon of Houston was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, becoming the last player to date to earn this award while playing for a team that failed to win the national title.

Purdue beats Tennessee in Elite Eight with Zach Edey scoring 40 points


Purdue's Zach Edey scored 40 points to lead the Boilermakers to a 72-66 victory over Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Edey's performance, including 16 rebounds, propelled Purdue to the Final Four. Dalton Knecht of Tennessee also had a strong showing with 37 points. Fletcher Loyer contributed to Purdue's win with 14 points, four assists, and three rebounds.

Final Four College Basketball Game Preparations for UConn and Alabama


Alabama guard Mark Sears, Alabama head coach Nate Oats, UConn head coach Dan Hurley, UConn center Donovan Clingan, and Alabama forward Grant Nelson prepare for the Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Glendale, Arizona. UConn will face Alabama on Saturday.

South Carolina's Dawn Staley Leads Team to Victory in Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament


South Carolina's head coach, Dawn Staley, celebrates victory in the Final Four college basketball championship game against Iowa, winning 87-75 in the womens NCAA Tournament. With two NCAA titles in three seasons and an impressive record of 109 wins in 112 games, South Carolina is establishing itself as a dominant force in women's basketball.

Preview of NCAA College Basketball National Championship Game Between Purdue and UConn


The upcoming NCAA college basketball national championship game will feature Purdue's Zach Edey and UConn's Donovan Clingan, both dominant big men with impressive size and skills, set to face off in the paint. Edey, a projected NBA lottery pick, will challenge Clingan, the first repeat AP national player of the year since the early 1980s. Purdue coach Matt Painter acknowledges Edey's potential in the NBA, but his future at the professional level remains uncertain as they prepare to compete against UConn in the championship game.

Record-breaking viewership for NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament as South Carolina wins third national title


With a record-setting 18.7 million viewers, South Carolina's victory over Iowa in the NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament final marked the most-watched event in tournament history. This game became the second most-watched non-Olympic women's sporting event in US TV history and the most-watched basketball game (including NBA and WNBA) since 2019. The South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley secured her team's third national title, praising Iowa's Caitlin Clark for her impact on women's basketball.

Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball (Wikipedia)


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).

1980–81 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team (Wikipedia)


The 1980–81 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team represented Purdue University during the 1980–81 college basketball season. The Boilermakers were led by first-year head coach Gene Keady and finished with an overall record of 21–11 (10–8 Big Ten).

UConn and Duke Face Off in the Women's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Game


During the Sweet 16 college basketball game in the womens NCAA Tournament on March 30, 2024, UConn faced Duke in Portland, Oregon. UConn's Paige Bueckers, Aaliyah Edwards, and Ashlynn Shade were key players in the match, while Duke's Taina Mair and Camilla Emsbo made significant contributions.

A look at each men's Final Four team, through advanced stats


UConn center Donovan Clingan (32) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Illinois during the second half of the Elite 8 college basketball game in the mens NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Purdue center Zach Edey (15) greets teammate guard Lance Jones (55) after the second half of an Elite Eight college basketball game against Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Alabama forward Nick Pringle (23) is high-fived by head coach Nate Oats during the second half of an Elite 8 college basketball game against Clemson in the NCAA tournament Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) North Carolina States DJ Burns Jr., left, goes up for a basket against Dukes Kyle Filipowski during the second half of an Elite Eight college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Dallas, Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Washington Huskies football (Wikipedia)


The Washington Huskies football team represents the University of Washington in college football. Washington competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as a member of the Pac-12 Conference. Husky Stadium, located on campus, has been the Huskies' home field since 1920.Washington has won 18 conference championships, seven Rose Bowls, and claims two national championships recognized by NCAA-designated major selectors. Of these however, Washington's only consensus national championship was in 1991, when the team finished No. 1 in the Coaches' Poll.The school's all-time record ranks 22nd by win percentage and 18th by total victories among FBS schools as of 2023. Washington holds the FBS record for the longest unbeaten streak at 64 consecutive games, as well as the second-longest winning streak at 40 wins in a row. There have been a total of 13 unbeaten seasons in school history, including eight perfect seasons.Washington is one of four charter members of what became the Pac-12 Conference and, along with California, is one of only two schools with uninterrupted membership. From 1977 through 2003, Washington had 27 consecutive non-losing seasons—the most of any team in the Pac-12 and the 14th longest streak by an NCAA Division I-A team. Through the 2022 season, its 413 conference victories rank second in conference history.Washington is often referred to as one of the top Quarterback U's due to the long history of quarterbacks playing in the National Football League (NFL), including the second-most QB starts in NFL history. Dating back to Warren Moon in 1976, 14 of the last 19 quarterbacks who have led the team in passing for at least one season have gone on to play in the NFL.

How to watch today's Alabama vs. UConn men's NCAA March Madness Final Four basketball game: Livestream options, more


By Meredith Gordon April 6, 2024 / 7:01 AM EDT / Essentials CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The Alabama Crimson Tide have never been to the men's Final Four , until today. The Huskies have been all but invincible throughout the 2024 NCAA tournament , but Nate Oats' Crimson Tide team has shown themselves to be worthy adversaries looking to make a splash in their Final Four debut .

Purdue and North Carolina State Face Off in NCAA Tournament Semifinal with Final Four Berth at Stake


Purdue, led by 7-foot-4 center Zach Edey, faces North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament semifinal for a chance to advance to the Final Four. Edey is averaging 30.0 points and 16.3 rebounds in the tournament, while NC State's DJ Burns Jr has been a standout player. The winner will compete in the championship game against UConn or Alabama. Both teams are driven to win the national championship and are preparing intensely for the upcoming games.

Dawn Staley applauded by Barack Obama, LeBron James, others after South Carolina's 3rd title win


South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was doubled over with emotion following the Gamecocks' 87-75 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's national championship. It was a storybook win to beat tough odds, as South Carolina became the 10th Division I team to complete a full season without a single loss (38-0). The Gamecocks also made history as the first team since at least 2000 to win a title without a single returning starter, according to ESPN . Recovering from her tears, Staley expressed gratitude to Iowa's superstar for the excitement she brought to the game all season. "I wanna personally thank Caitlin Clark for lifting up our sport, she carried a heavy load, when she's the No.

Final Four Games of the 2024 College Basketball Season and Strategy for Betting


The Final Four games of the 2024 college basketball season feature the Boilermakers against the Wolfpack and the Huskies against the Crimson Tide, with potential blowouts expected. DJ Burns of the NC State team has been a key player in their successful 10-game run, showcasing exceptional skills in the post and as a passer. However, defenses can exploit his weaknesses in lateral movement. Betting trends show early support for the Under in the games, despite adjustments in the point total.

2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game (Wikipedia)


The 2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game was the final game of the 2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. It determined the national champion for the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season and was contested by the San Diego State Aztecs from the Mountain West Conference and the Connecticut (UConn) Huskies from the Big East Conference. The game was played on April 3, 2023, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. In the game, UConn defeated San Diego State, 76–59, to win their fifth national championship in five appearances. Adama Sanogo of UConn was named Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the Final Four. Despite losing, San Diego State became the first team from the Mountain West conference to reach the semifinals or the final.

Alabama loses to UConn in NCAA college basketball game at the Final Four


Alabama faced a defeat against UConn in a NCAA college basketball game at the Final Four on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. Key players involved in the game included Grant Nelson, Mark Sears, Latrell Wrightsell Jr, Tristen Newton, Hassan Diarra, Alex Karaban, and Mouhamed Dioubate. The game showcased moments of celebration, intense gameplay, and reactions from head coach Nate Oats.

UConn Takes Precautions Ahead of NCAA Title Game to Avoid Repeat of Previous Violence


After chaos and vandalism followed UConn's 2023 national title win, the University limits the watch party for the upcoming game against Purdue to 6,700 students, bans alcohol sales, and restricts the public from attending. Measures include removing light posts, increasing police presence, and using video cameras on campus. The school aims to prevent a recurrence of the previous year's violence, which led to injuries, arrests, and expulsions. UConn is favored by 6.5 points in the title game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four: South Carolina to Face N.C. State, Iowa to Take on UConn


The NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four matchups will feature No. 1 South Carolina against No. 3 N.C. State and No. 1 Iowa against No. 3 UConn in Cleveland on Friday night. N.C. State stunned the basketball world by defeating No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Stanford to reach the Final Four. Iowa's high-scoring offense led by Caitlin Clark will face a tough challenge against UConn's strong defense led by Paige Bueckers. South Carolina remains the last undefeated team and is considered the best team in the Final Four.

Tristen Newton (Wikipedia)


Tristen Jamal Newton (born April 26, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference. He started his college career with the East Carolina Pirates.Newton played at Burges High School in El Paso, Texas, where his team routinely travelled great distances to play top teams in the large metro areas of Texas. Newton scored 3,266 points in high school and led the state in scoring as a senior at 37.2 points per game.Newton found success at East Carolina, entering the starting lineup as a freshman and averaging 11 points and 3.7 assists per game. He set the Pirates' program record for assists in a season by a freshman. He improved for his next two seasons, culminating in a junior season where he averaged 17.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5 assists per game. He was named to the All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) second team at the close of the season.Following the dismissal of his coach Joe Dooley after the 2021–22 season, Newton decided to transfer from East Carolina. He heard from over 30 schools after putting his name in the NCAA transfer portal, ultimately choosing the University of Connecticut (UConn), where coach Dan Hurley saw his playmaking as a missing piece for his Big East Conference team. Newton earned the starting point guard role and became the first player in program history to record two triple-doubles. At the close of the season, Newton helped lead the Huskies to the sixth Final Four in school history. Ultimately, helping the Huskies, with a double-double, to UConn's fifth NCAA championship in 2023.Newton returned to the program for the 2022–23 season after initially declaring for the NBA draft. During a game against Manhattan, Newton notched his third triple-double of his career with the Huskies, becoming the first player in program history to do so.

Final Four opponents Dan Hurley of UConn and Nate Oats of Alabama have deep ties


FILE - Alabama head coach Nate Oats reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama meet UConn in a semifinal game at the Final Four on Saturday, April 6, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, FIle) UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating Illinois in the Elite 8 college basketball game in the mens NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) FILE - Alabama head coach Nate Oats reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Wednesday, Jan.

Controversial Foul Call in Womens Final Four Sparks Outrage on Social Media


A controversial late foul call in the womens Final Four game between Iowa and UConn sparked outrage on social media, with stars like LeBron James and Angel Reese weighing in. Despite the controversy, UConn players refused to blame the call for their defeat. Iowa ultimately won the game 71-69 after a decisive foul call, leading to backlash online. UConn's star player Paige Bueckers demonstrated sportsmanship by taking responsibility for the loss, emphasizing that one play does not determine the outcome of a game.

1979–80 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team (Wikipedia)


This was the last Purdue team to reach the Final Four until 2024.

Exciting Moments and Highlights from the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Games


The NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 games featured thrilling plays including Purdue center Zach Edey's dunks and Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht's impressive three-pointers. Coaches like Purdue's Matt Painter and Tennessee's Rick Barnes were actively involved on the sidelines.

List of NCAA Division I men's basketball champions (Wikipedia)


The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's basketball tournament is a single-elimination tournament for men's college basketball teams in the United States. It determines the champion of Division I, the top level of play in the NCAA, and the media often describes the winner as the national champion of college basketball. The NCAA Tournament has been held annually since 1939, except for 2020, when it was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Its field grew from eight teams in the beginning to sixty-five teams by 2001; as of 2011, sixty-eight teams take part in the tournament. Teams can gain invitations by winning a conference championship or receiving an at-large bid from a 10-person committee. The semifinals of the tournament are known as the Final Four and are held in a different city each year, along with the championship game; Indianapolis, the city where the NCAA is based, will host the Final Four every five years until 2040. Each winning university receives a rectangular, gold-plated trophy made of wood.The first NCAA tournament was organized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Oregon won the inaugural tournament, defeating Ohio State 46–33 in the first championship game. Before the 1941 tournament, control of the event was given to the NCAA. In the early years of the tournament, it was considered less important than the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), a New York City-based event. Teams were able to compete in both events in the same year, and three of those that did so—Utah in 1944, Kentucky in 1949, and City College of New York (CCNY) in 1950—won the NCAA Tournament. The 1949–50 CCNY team won both tournaments (defeating Bradley in both finals), and is the only college basketball team to accomplish this feat. By the mid-1950s, the NCAA Tournament became the more prestigious of the two events, and in 1971 the NCAA barred universities from playing in other tournaments, such as the NIT, if they were invited to the NCAA Tournament. The 2013 championship won by Louisville was the first men's basketball national title to ever be vacated by the NCAA after the school and its coach at the time, Rick Pitino, were implicated in a 2015 sex scandal involving recruits.The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has been the most successful college in the NCAA Tournament, winning 11 national titles. Ten of those championships came during a 12-year stretch from 1964 to 1975. UCLA also holds the record for the most consecutive championships, winning seven in a row from 1967 to 1973. Kentucky has the second-most titles, with eight. North Carolina is third with six championships, while Connecticut, Duke and Indiana follow with five each. Connecticut is the most recent champion, having defeated San Diego State in the final of the 2023 tournament. Among head coaches, John Wooden is the all-time leader with 10 championships; he coached UCLA during their period of success in the 1960s and 1970s. Duke's Mike Krzyzewski is second all-time with five titles.

UConn's Paige Bueckers Consoles USC's Juju Watkins After NCAA Women's Tournament Loss


USC star guard Juju Watkins, who scored 29 points and had 10 rebounds in the Elite Eight matchup against UConn, was consoled by UConn's Paige Bueckers after a 80-73 defeat. The act of sportsmanship was captured on national TV, with fans praising Bueckers for her kindness. UConn's Bueckers led her team to victory with 28 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and three steals, earning her the title of the Portland 3 Region's Most Outstanding Player.

College Basketball: Sweet 16 Continues with Exciting Matchups and Star Players


The Sweet 16 features intense games with top teams like Iowa and UConn's stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers shining on the court. Notable matchups include Iowa vs Colorado, USC vs Baylor, and UConn vs Duke for the men's teams. Iowa dominates with a lead over Colorado, led by Caitlin Clark's impressive performance. Colorado struggles to keep up with Iowa's strong offense in the game.

Bob Hurley (Wikipedia)


Robert Emmet Hurley (born July 31, 1947) is an American basketball coach. At the now-closed St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, Hurley amassed 26 state championships in 39 years as a coach. On February 2, 2011, Hurley became the tenth coach in high school history to win 1,000 games. Five of his teams have gone undefeated.On April 5, 2010, he was announced as the only coach to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame that year and only the third high school coach in history to be so honored; he was formally inducted on August 13 of that year.Hurley is the father of Bobby Hurley, a former All-American point guard at Duke and the head basketball coach at Arizona State, and Dan Hurley, the head coach of the University of Connecticut.

Caitlin Clark's Impact on College Basketball and the WNBA Draft


Caitlin Clark, the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball among women and men, has garnered significant attention in the sports world for her remarkable achievements. Longtime ESPN host Molly Qerim commented on Clark, noting Iowa's advantage in the Final Four matchup with UConn due to the Huskies' injury woes. Despite UConn's injuries, star player Paige Bueckers remains a formidable force, having received multiple prestigious awards in the past. The upcoming WNBA Draft anticipates Clark as the top overall selection, fueling discussions and analyses within the basketball community.

The Job of Coaching in College Sports has Drastically Changed


UConn coach Dan Hurley expresses concern over freshmen being lured towards the transfer portal with name, image, and likeness compensation offers from other schools, highlighting the impact of NIL deals on athlete transfers. The ease of transferring via the portal and the increased options for athletes have led to frustration among coaches, with a significant number entering the portal before the NCAA Tournament. Clemson coach Brad Brownell acknowledges the challenges faced by players and coaches, especially at midmajor schools, due to the current dynamics of college sports coaching.

Purdue's Jones has been a perfect transfer fit in a March Madness run to the NCAA title game


Purdue guard Lance Jones celebrates during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game against NC State at the Final Four, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson ) Purdue guard Lance Jones (55) celebrates a basket against NC State during the first half of the NCAA college basketball game at the Final Four, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson ) North Carolina State guard Casey Morsell (14) and Purdue guard Lance Jones (55) chase a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game at the Final Four, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Purdue guard Lance Jones (55) celebrates a basket against NC State during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game at the Final Four, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.

Purdue Boilermakers football (Wikipedia)


The Purdue Boilermakers football team represents Purdue University in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of college football. Purdue plays its home games at Ross–Ade Stadium on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The head coach of Purdue is Ryan Walters, the 37th head coach in Purdue history. The Boilermakers compete in the Big Ten Conference as a member of the West Division. Purdue had most recently been a part of the Leaders Division of the Big Ten, but moved to the West Division in 2014 due to conference expansion.With a 629–583–48 record at the conclusion of the 2021 season, Purdue has the 55th-most victories among NCAA FBS programs. Purdue was originally classified as a Major College school in the 1937 season until 1972. Purdue received Division I classification in 1973, becoming a Division I-A program from 1978 to 2006 and an FBS program from 2006 to the present. The Boilermakers have registered 64 winning seasons in their history, with 19 of those seasons resulting in eight victories or more, 10 seasons resulting in at least nine wins, and one season with ten victories or more. Of those successful campaigns, Purdue has produced five unbeaten seasons in its history, going 4–0 in 1891, 8–0 in 1892, 8–0 in 1929, 7–0–1 in 1932 and 9–0 in 1943. The Boilermakers have won a total of 12 conference championships in their history; eight Big Ten Conference titles; four Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic Association titles and one Big Ten West Division title.

Caitlin Clark's Dad Sneaks Snacks into NCAA Tournament Game


Caitlin Clark's dad, Brent, was spotted sneaking snacks into Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for his daughter's NCAA Tournament game. Fans praised his preparation skills, contrasting it with his previous on-screen moments during Iowa's March Madness run. Despite Caitlin's on-court performance, Brent's snack-hoarding in the stands garnered attention as the cameras caught him munching on treats. This move was applauded by fans as a top dad move and a sign of preparedness for a big game. The Iowa Hawkeyes faced the UConn Huskies in the highly anticipated semifinal showdown.

Final Four College Basketball News: North Carolina State and Purdue Players Prepare for NCAA Tournament


North Carolina State forward DJ Burns Jr and Purdue center Zach Edey are gearing up for the Final Four college basketball games in the NCAA Tournament. Edey collected his second Associated Press Player of the Year award, a back-to-back achievement not seen since Ralph Sampson in the early 1980s.

2024 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Opening Moneylines and Spreads


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.

Purdue's Zach Edey Dominates in NCAA Tournament Elite Eight Game Against Tennessee


Purdue center Zach Edey showcased outstanding performance in blocks, rebounds, and overall gameplay during an Elite Eight college basketball game against Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Detroit.

Bobby Hurley (Wikipedia)


Robert Matthew Hurley (born June 28, 1971) is an American college basketball coach and former professional player who is the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils. He was previously the head coach at the University at Buffalo.As a college senior, he was a unanimous first-team All-America for the Duke Blue Devils, with whom he won consecutive national championships. He is the all-time leader in assists in NCAA basketball. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Sacramento Kings and Vancouver Grizzlies from 1993 to 1999.

LeBron James Defends Caitlin Clark Amid Legacy Concerns Before NCAA Championship Game


LeBron James defended Caitlin Clark, a player for Iowa, before their NCAA championship game against South Carolina. Several current and former players had questioned Clark's legacy as she broke Lynette Woodard's record for career points in major women's college basketball. Woodard, from the late 70s and early 80s, expressed doubts about Clark's record due to differences in the eras of play. Despite the criticisms, Woodard also praised Clark as an awesome player. Diana Taurasi mentioned that Clark might face challenges transitioning to the professional level in the WNBA. Clark is likely to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft.

College Basketball Final Four Teams Compete in NCAA Tournament


Teams like Purdue, North Carolina State, UConn, and Alabama compete in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four games held in Glendale, Arizona in April 2024. Players such as Zach Edey, Fletcher Loyer, Samson Johnson, Alex Karaban, and Mark Sears showcased their skills in these intense matches. Coaches Dan Hurley and Matt Painter were also seen strategizing ahead of the championship game.

Washington hires Danny Sprinkle as the new basketball coach, replacing Mike Hopkins


Washington has reportedly hired Danny Sprinkle as their new men's basketball coach, replacing Mike Hopkins. Sprinkle, who previously coached at Utah State and Montana State, has a successful track record with multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. He led Utah State to a remarkable season after being picked ninth in the preseason poll. Sprinkle's hiring comes after Utah State's exit from the NCAA Tournament, and he will take over the Huskies as they transition to the Big Ten. His family connection to Washington adds significance to his appointment.

UConn coach urges referees to eject St John's fan during Big East Tournament game at Madison Square Garden


During the Big East Tournament game at Madison Square Garden, UConn's coach Dan Hurley urged referees to eject a St John's fan sitting courtside for disruptive behavior. Despite the incident, the fan was not ejected, and St John's ultimately lost the game 95-90. This semifinal appearance may still earn St John's an at-large bid into March Madness.

DJ Burns Provides Extra Motivation for Purdue Boilermakers Ahead of Final Four Matchup


DJ Burns, a star of the North Carolina State Wolfpack, made a statement challenging Purdue's Zach Edey ahead of their Final Four game, giving the Boilermakers extra motivation. Despite Burns' confidence, Zach Edey is an impressive player who is favored to win. Charles Barkley raised doubts about Burns' ability to match up against Edey's size and skills. Edey, a dominant player averaging high points and rebounds, poses a significant challenge for Burns and NC State in the upcoming game.

Purdue Boilermakers (Wikipedia)


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.

Tracy Wolfson Hilariously Broke Out a Ladder for Postgame Interview With UConn’s Donovan Clingan


A TBS On Saturday, TBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfsonaall five-foot-two of herabecame the subject of yucks around the country for her interview with Purdue center Zach Edey. At seven-foot-four, the Boilermakers superstar towered over her after Purdue's 63-50 win over NC State in the Final Four. A seasoned television veteran, Wolfson seemingly vowed not to let such a thing happen again. When she interviewed seven-foot-two Connecticut center Donovan Clingan after his team's 86-72 win over Alabama, Wolfson came armed with a step ladder. "Tracy Wolfson now has a prop, and it's an effective one," play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle said.

Eight North Carolina sports betting promos and sign-up offers for Purdue-UConn, any game


Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Its been an action-packed first month for the eight North Carolina sports betting apps offered in the Tar Heel State, and Monday will mark the end of a major peak with the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament. UConn is a sizable favorite over Purdue as the Huskies look to win back-to-back national titles. If youre in NC (or any other legal betting state ), you can claim a number of new-user offers for the national championship game, or any other sporting event.

Vanderbilt defeats UNC Greensboro 74-70 in close game, UConn dominates Mississippi Valley State 87-53


Ezra Manjon scores 24 points to lead Vanderbilt to a 74-70 victory over UNC Greensboro, while Cam Spencer scores 25 points in UConn's dominant 87-53 win against Mississippi Valley State.

2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament (Wikipedia)


The 2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament will involve 68 teams playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's college basketball national champion for the 2023–24 season. The 85th annual edition of the tournament will begin on March 19, 2024, and will conclude with the championship game on April 8, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.ASUN champion Stetson will make its NCAA tournament debut.

Exciting Matchups in the Sweet 16 of the Men's NCAA Tournament


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.

LeBron James and WNBA star Kelsey Plum criticize late foul call in UConn's NCAA game


LeBron James and WNBA star Kelsey Plum expressed outrage over a controversial late foul call that ended UConn's chances of reaching the NCAA Championship game against Iowa, with social media divided on the decision. The call, which led to Iowa's victory over UConn, incited criticism from fans and players alike, including LeBron and Plum, who deemed it unjust on a game-deciding play.

NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament (Wikipedia)


The NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, sometimes referred to as Women's March Madness, is a single-elimination tournament played each spring in the United States, currently featuring 68 women's college basketball teams from the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), to determine the national championship.The tournament was preceded by the AIAW women's basketball tournament, which was organized by the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) from 1972 to 1982. Basketball was one of 12 women's sports added to the NCAA championship program for the 1981–82 school year, as the NCAA engaged in battle with the AIAW for sole governance of women's collegiate sports. The AIAW continued to conduct its established championship program in the same 12 (and other) sports; however, after a year of dual women's championships, the NCAA prevailed, while the AIAW disbanded.As of 2022, the tournament follows the same format and selection process as its men's counterpart, with 32 automatic bids awarded to the champions of the Division I conferences, and 36 "at-large bids" extended by the NCAA Selection Committee, which are placed into four regional divisions and seeded from 1 to 16. The four lowest-seeded automatic bids, and the four lowest-seeded at-large bids, compete in the First Four games to advance to the 64-team bracket in the first round. The national semi-finals, branded as the Women's Final Four, are traditionally scheduled on the same weekend as the men's Final Four, but in a different host city. Presently, the Women's Final Four uses a Friday/Sunday scheduling, with its games occurring one day prior to the men's Final Four and championship, respectively.Attendance and interest in the women's championship have grown over the years, especially from 2003 to 2016, when the final championship game was moved to the Tuesday following the Monday men's championship game. The tournament is often overshadowed by the more-prominent men's tournament; after a gender equality review following the 2021 tournament, the NCAA expanded it to the current 68-team format of the men's tournament, and extended the "March Madness" branding to the tournament as well. Still, the tournament receives a smaller amount of funding from broadcast rights (which are held by ESPN, and are pooled with those of other NCAA Division I championships besides golf and men's basketball) and sponsorship (which are sold by CBS and Turner Sports) than the men's tournament.With 11 national titles, the UConn Huskies hold the record for the most NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championships, which included four straight championships from 2013 through 2016. The team had also made the semi-finals for 14 consecutive tournaments.

2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season (Wikipedia)


The 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 6, 2023. The regular season will end on March 17, 2024, with the 2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament beginning with the First Four on March 19 and ending with the championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on April 8.

NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament (Wikipedia)


The NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, branded as NCAA March Madness and commonly called March Madness, is a single-elimination tournament played in the United States to determine the men's college basketball national champion of the Division I level in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Played mostly during March, the tournament consists of 68 teams and was first conducted in 1939. Known for its upsets of favored teams, it has become one of the biggest annual sporting events in the US.The tournament teams include champions from 32 Division I conferences and 36 teams which are awarded at-large berths. These "at-large" teams are chosen by an NCAA selection committee, then announced in a nationally televised event dubbed Selection Sunday. Teams are placed in four regions and given a seed between 1 and 16 within the region. The tournament consists of seven rounds and is conducted over three successive weeks. The first week starts with eight teams competing in the First Four, with the four winners joining 60 teams to compete in the first and second rounds. Sixteen winners advance to the second weekend to compete in the regional semifinals and finals, also known as the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight, respectively, for the number of participants in the round. Four teams then advance to the third weekend for the national semifinals and national championship, collectively referred to as the Final Four. The winning team is crowned national champion, which celebrates by cutting down the nets and watching a montage of the tournament set to One Shining Moment.The 68-team format was adopted in 2011; it had remained largely unchanged since 1985 when it expanded to 64 teams. Before then, the tournament sized varied from as little as 8 to as many as 53. The field was restricted to conference champions until at-large bids were extended in 1975 and teams were not fully seeded until 1979. In 2020, the tournament was cancelled for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic; in the subsequent season, the tournament was contested completely in the state of Indiana as a precaution.All tournament games are broadcast by CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV under the program name NCAA March Madness. With a contract through 2032, Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery pay $891 million annually for the broadcast rights. The NCAA distributes revenue to participating teams based on how far they advance, which provides significant funding for college athletics. The tournament has become part of American popular culture through bracket contests that award money and prizes for correctly predicting the outcomes of the most games. It is estimated that tens of millions of Americans, including those who do not follow regular-season college basketball or sports in general, participate in a bracket contest each year.Thirty-seven different schools have won the tournament. UCLA has the most with 11 championships; their coach John Wooden has the most titles of any coach with 10. The University of Kentucky has eight championships, the University of North Carolina has six championships, Duke University, University of Connecticut, and Indiana University have five championships, the University of Kansas has four championships, and the University of Louisville and Villanova University have three championships. Seven programs are tied with two national championships, and 23 teams have won the national championship once.

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