Arizona’s best chance of defending Duke’s star is by limiting him. Here’s how — and why it might not be enough.
Category: NCAA
-
Duke back in Elite 8 behind Flagg’s 30-point clinic
Duke’s Cooper Flagg put on a skills clinic against Arizona, finishing with 30 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks Thursday night in a 100-93 win. The Blue Devils are in the Elite Eight for the second straight season.
-
Houston trolls fan after Sweet 16 win over Purdue Boilermakers
A fan called coach Kelvin Sampson “Kevin” … and the school’s social media account clapped back.
-
Drake turns to SDSU’s Henderson as next coach
Drake has hired South Dakota State’s Eric Henderson as its next head coach, replacing Ben McCollum.
-
UCLA lands MWC Player of Year Dent from portal
Guard Donovan Dent, who averaged 20.4 points and 6.5 assists for New Mexico this season, has committed to UCLA after entering the transfer portal.
-
Izzo ‘proud,’ not satisfied after latest Elite 8 run
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo expressed pride but said he and his team are not satisfied yet after qualifying for the Elite Eight for the first time since 1999.
-
Houston survives on ‘beautiful’ last-second play
A perfectly executed inbounds play gave No. 1 Houston a 62-60 win over Purdue and a spot in the Elite Eight.
-
Vols stifle UK, one step from first Final Four trip
Tennessee outplayed Kentucky on both ends of the court in a 78-65 victory that sent the Volunteers to a second consecutive Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.
-
St. John’s Luis entering NBA draft, transfer portal
St. John’s star RJ Luis Jr., the Big East Player of the Year, is declaring for the NBA draft and entering the transfer portal, his agent told ESPN.
-
Your guide to the final men’s Sweet 16 games: Game winners, keys to the Elite Eight
Relive all of the action from Friday night, with analysis on Auburn’s and Houston’s wins, and more.