NOAH TRISTER
Duke center Mark Williams dunks during the second half of a basketball game against Arkansas in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
A look at each Final Four team, through advanced stats

By Noah Trister Apr. 01, 2022 02:03 AM EDT
This year's Final Four includes quite a collection of big-name programs — but this

FILE - Duke's Shane Battier drives on Maryland's Tahj Holden during the second half of Duke's 95-84 win in the semifinals of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Minneapolis on March 31, 2001. Duke set a record for biggest Final Four comeback. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Memorable Final Four games between conference rivals

By Noah Trister Mar. 31, 2022 02:31 AM EDT
Part of the NCAA Tournament's charm is that it can pit schools from different corners

Kansas head coach Bill Self and players hold up the winning trophy after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament against Miami, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. This year's Final Four is either unprecedented or pretty close. Kansas arrives having recently taken over the Division I lead in all-time wins. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
A look back at some of the best blue blood Final Fours

By Noah Trister Mar. 30, 2022 02:42 AM EDT
This year's Final Four is either unprecedented or pretty close. In one

University of Maryland athletic director, Damon Evans, right, hugs Kevin Willard as university president Darryll Pines, left, looks on during a news conference introducing Willard as the new head coach of the Maryland men's NCAA college basketball team, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Kevin Willard sees potential for greatness at Maryland

By Noah Trister Mar. 22, 2022 09:09 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kevin Willard can see the potential in Maryland's basketball

Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard reacts from the bench during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against TCU, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Maryland hires Seton Hall's Willard as basketball coach

By Noah Trister Mar. 21, 2022 10:19 AM EDT
Kevin Willard and Maryland both achieved a degree of success over the past decade.

Arizona players celebrate after defeating UCLA in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Picking the bracket: Big Ten resurgence, but title goes West

By Noah Trister Mar. 13, 2022 10:00 PM EDT
Last season's NCAA Tournament ultimately unfolded in familiar fashion.

Madness arrives in 1st round of the Big South Tournament

By Noah Trister Mar. 03, 2022 01:31 AM EST
The Big South Tournament had a month's worth of madness on one March day.

Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) and forward Julian Reese react after Scott scored a basket against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 81-65. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
With Cockburn out, No. 17 Illinois falls 81-65 to Maryland

By Noah Trister Jan. 21, 2022 09:09 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kofi Cockburn's absence gives No. 17 Illinois another

Maryland interim head coach Danny Manning reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in College Park, Md., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (Amy Davis/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Manning describes 'shock' of Turgeon's exit at Maryland

By Noah Trister Dec. 05, 2021 04:45 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Danny Manning's reaction to the coaching change at

Maryland coach Mark Turgeon reacts to a foul called against the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against George Mason, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Turgeon out as Maryland men's hoops coach; Manning interim

By Noah Trister Dec. 03, 2021 01:36 PM EST
Mark Turgeon's tenure at Maryland is over, less than a month after the start of

Maryland guard Fatts Russell (4) reacts to a double-dribble call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Hofstra, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 20 Maryland edges Hofstra 69-67 on late free throws

By Noah Trister Nov. 19, 2021 08:47 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Eric Ayala made big plays at both ends of the court to

Quinnipiac forward Kevin Marfo, right, drives to the basket against Maryland forward Qudus Wahab during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ayala reaches 1,000, No. 21 Maryland beats Quinnipiac 83-69

By Noah Trister Nov. 09, 2021 09:09 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Eric Ayala reached his milestone, as expected. It just

FILE - Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown pauses after taking the field before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Austin, Texas, Oct. 16, 2021. A year after the NCAA gave athletes Election Day off, football teams all over the country were practicing on the first Tuesday in November. Although the NCAA's Election Day rule remains in place, teams could pursue waivers if they wanted to practice. Texas practiced in the morning, which was fine with Overshown. “We still have all afternoon to go and vote and stuff,” he said. "It works better for us anyways, keep the normal schedule, not try to mix things up right in the middle of the season.” (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
College teams receive waivers for Election Day practice

By Noah Trister Nov. 02, 2021 06:26 PM EDT
A year after the NCAA gave athletes Election Day off, football teams all over

Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon talks to his team during a workout at the team's NCAA college basketball media day, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Turgeon still hoping for long postseason run at Maryland

By Noah Trister Oct. 20, 2021 06:40 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland coach Mark Turgeon has a roster that in many

Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) shoots over Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the second half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Analysis: Baylor's strengths shine in title-game blowout

By Noah Trister Apr. 06, 2021 02:43 AM EDT
You could have turned off the national championship after about three minutes

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme drives to the basket ahead of Southern California forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
An advanced-stats look at this year's Final Four teams

By Noah Trister Apr. 02, 2021 03:13 PM EDT
Gonzaga and Baylor breezed through their regions without much difficulty.

Senior members of the Hope College women's basketball team take the floor as the school honors them during senior day festivities before their final game, Feb. 27, 2021, in Holland, Mich. The ceremony earned the Flying Dutch a technical foul, but it was a tribute to the seniors who were playing their final regular-season game. On Feb. 3, the women's basketball team at Hope beat Trine for its 34th consecutive victory, then found out the bad news. The NCAA had canceled winter championships in Division III, including men's and women's basketball. For a second straight season, the Flying Dutch wouldn't have a chance to compete for a national title. (William Kennedy/The Holland Sentinel via AP)
No NCAA Tournament, yet lots of memories for top D3 teams

By Noah Trister Apr. 01, 2021 02:45 AM EDT
On Feb. 3, the women's basketball team at Hope College in western Michigan beat

Loyola of Chicago's Cameron Krutwig (25) grabs a rebound above Illinois' Trent Frazier (1) during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Senior savvy: Experience shines through in NCAA Tournament

By Noah Trister Mar. 24, 2021 07:06 PM EDT
Michigan's second-round game against LSU was intense from the start. Up and

Oral Roberts forward Francis Lacis (22) celebrates after a college basketball game against Florida in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. Oral Roberts won 81-78. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
In terms of chaos, this year's Sweet 16 field is historic

By Noah Trister Mar. 23, 2021 03:07 AM EDT
By at least one measure, this is the most chaotic Sweet 16 field to date.

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) and head coach Wayne Tinkle celebrate beating Oklahoma State 80-70 after a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Again, Syracuse makes Sweet 16 as double-digit seed

By Noah Trister Mar. 22, 2021 03:13 AM EDT
For the third time since 2016, Syracuse is headed to the Sweet 16 as a double