No. 1 seed North Carolina, which looked like it had a real title shot, was left to pick up the pieces as its season was undone by hot-shooting Auburn.
Author: George Schroeder, USA TODAY
Opinion: Deep tournament run is possible if Texas Tech keeps playing ‘March basketball’
Texas Tech unleashed their version of “March basketball” on Buffalo, and showed why the Red Raiders could be a tough Sweet 16 opponent for Michigan.
After being ‘just happy’ with win in March Madness last year, Buffalo has new approach
For Buffalo, winning in the first round of the NCAA tournament is no longer a novelty. Instead, they hope, it’s a necessary first step.
No. 11 Ohio State slows down No. 6 Iowa State’s high-flying offense in tournament upset
Kaleb Wesson scored 21 points and grabbed 10 boards to lift Ohio State to an upset of the Big 12 tournament champions, Iowa State.
Buffalo’s emphatic win over Arizona State serves as warning shot for tournament teams
Owning the highest NCAA tournament seed a MAC team has ever had isn’t enough for a Buffalo team looking to make a deep March Madness run.
Georgia State’s Ron Hunter still embraces his March Madness moment falling off stool
Ron Hunter famously fell of a stoop when his team beat Baylor in the NCAA tournament four years ago. But the Georgia State coach embraces the moment.
March Madness: NCAA tournament bracket analysis, team capsules for the Midwest Regional
NCAA tournament bracket analysis for Midwest Regional with North Carolina the top seed, Wofford a worth No. 7 and Iowa State lurking.
Nick Saban overhauled his coaching staff, but Alabama success should continue
Every Alabama assistant that finished the 2016 season under Nick Saban has left. But the staff overhaul won’t negatively impact the Tide’s success.
Opinion: XFL coaching gig in Dallas perfect for Bob Stoops, who is now happily semi-retired
Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is eager to return to the game but considers his role as coach and GM for the XFL’s Dallas team a part-time gig.
Nick Saban is one of greatest college football coaches because of willingness to adapt
Nick Saban has been a successful. But the Alabama coach’s willingness to adapt is one reason why he is one of college football greatest coaches.