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UConn guard Andrew Hurley celebrates in the locker room after the 82-54 win against Gonzaga of an Elite 8 college basketball game in the West Region final of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Final Four: Last year's bluebloods are this year's no-names

By Eddie Pells 2 hrs ago

FILE - Denver Nuggets television announcer Chris Marlowe waits before calling the Nuggets NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 10, 2022, in Denver. Marlowe, who does play-by-play for the Nuggets, said he lost count of the number of calls, texts and emails he received after the San Diego State Aztecs won the South Region final on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets 4/10/2022

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FILE - San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher calls out instructions during the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Charleston in the NCAA Tournament on March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. The number of San Diego State teams that have won an NCAA championship can be counted on one finger. Dutcher, who has been on campus for 24 years, not only knows about that championship but would love to match it when he coaches the Aztecs in their first Final Four. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Charleston Cougars at San Diego State Aztecs 3/16/2023

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San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher holds the remains of the net and is falls into the arms of his team after a Elite 8 college basketball game between Creighton and San Diego State in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. San Diego State won 57-56. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Final Four a chance for SDSU to double its championships

By Bernie Wilson 17 hrs ago

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By The Associated Press Mar. 28, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
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Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman (55) reacts to losing to San Diego State after a Elite 8 college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. San Diego State won 57-56. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Creighton takes blame after late foul leads to tourney exit

By Michael Marot Mar. 26, 2023 08:15 PM EDT

Miami head coach Jim Larranaga celebrates after their win against Texas in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final Four

By Dave Skretta Mar. 26, 2023 07:36 PM EDT

San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher holds the remains of the net and is hoisted in the air by his team after a Elite 8 college basketball game between Creighton and San Diego State in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. San Diego State won 57-56. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 26, 2023 04:48 PM EDT

Florida Atlantic's Alijah Martin (15) goes up for a basket in the first half of an Elite 8 college basketball game against Kansas State in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
FAU's Final Four run fueled by sacrifice; 'No ego, no pride'

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 26, 2023 01:17 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) shoots while defended by UConn guard Jordan Hawkins (24) and forward Adama Sanogo in the first half of an Elite 8 college basketball game in the West Region final of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Zags' Strawther may jump to NBA after sad ending in Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 26, 2023 12:53 AM EDT

Virginia Tech forward D'asia Gregg celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game of the NCAA Tournament against Tennessee, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Seattle. Virginia Tech won 73-64. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle 3 - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at Seattle 3 - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/27/2023

Mar. 25, 2023 09:12 PM EDT

Florida Atlantic's Giancarlo Rosado holds the trophy as Florida Atlantic players celebrate after defeating Kansas State in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
FAU holds off Nowell and K-State to reach 1st Final Four

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 25, 2023 08:57 PM EDT

Alabama forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks the ball against San Diego State guard Adam Seiko (2) in the second half of a Sweet 16 round college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
South Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at South Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2023

Mar. 24, 2023 08:48 PM EDT

Gonzaga's Julian Strawther (0) handles the ball in the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against UCLA in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New York, Las Vegas players shine brightest in March Madness

By Mark Anderson And Ralph D. Russo Mar. 24, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) is greeted by guard Markquis Nowell (1) after a play in overtime of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Michigan State in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Different types of transfers helped KSU, FAU to Elite Eight

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 24, 2023 08:10 PM EDT

Utah's Jenna Johnson (22) is comforted by head coach Lynne Roberts, right, after missing two free throws that could have tied or put the team in the lead late in the second half against LSU during a Sweet 16 college basketball game of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville, S.C., Friday, March 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Greenville 2 - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at Greenville 2 - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2023

Mar. 24, 2023 08:02 PM EDT

UConn head coach Dan Hurley, right, reacts with guard and son Andrew Hurley after the 88-65 win against Arkansas of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Gonzaga faces UConn in Elite Eight after epic win over UCLA

By John Marshall Mar. 24, 2023 08:00 PM EDT

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) dunks in overtime of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Michigan State in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
K-State's Keyontae Johnson thriving 2 years after collapse

By Tom Canavan Mar. 24, 2023 07:13 PM EDT

Florida Atlantic guard Nicholas Boyd reacts after a play during the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Tennessee in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Florida Atlantic makes first Elite Eight, bounces Tennessee

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 24, 2023 12:45 AM EDT

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) greets teammates before the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Florida Atlantic in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Florida Atlantic Owls at Tennessee Volunteers 3/23/2023

Mar. 23, 2023 09:52 PM EDT