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Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim (35) ad Marek Dolezaj (21) celebrate following a second-round game against West Virginia in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. Syracuse defeated Syracuse 75-72. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj not coming back, to go pro

Apr. 07, 2021 04:09 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim watches against Houston in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The home of the Masters is a draw for basketball's best, too

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 07, 2021 02:33 AM EDT

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) shoots on Villanova forward Cole Swider (10) in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike Conroy)
Villanova forward Cole Swider transferring to Syracuse

Apr. 06, 2021 02:26 PM EDT

Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) and forward Fabian White Jr. (35) watch the end of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Baylor, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 78-59. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Houston stumbles as defense, rebounding falter in Final Four

By Aaron Beard Apr. 03, 2021 07:35 PM EDT

Syracuse forward Kadary Richmond (3) reacts to a three-point basket against Houston in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Syracuse's Richmond, Braswell and Ajak leaving program

Mar. 30, 2021 06:16 PM EDT

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) passes over Oregon State forward Maurice Calloo (1) during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Houston tops Oregon State, reaches 1st Final Four since '84

By Aaron Beard Mar. 29, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

Florida State forward RaiQuan Gray (1) and guard Sardaar Calhoun (24) walk off the court after a Sweet 16 game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 76-58. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
ACC ends forgettable season with early NCAA Tournament exit

By Steve Megargee Mar. 28, 2021 09:15 PM EDT

Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle reacts during the first half of a Sweet 16 game against Loyola Chicago in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Houston, Oregon State bring defensive focus to Midwest final

By Aaron Beard Mar. 28, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) drives against Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Buddy ball bounced as Houston stymies Boeheim and Syracuse

By Tim Booth Mar. 28, 2021 01:19 AM EDT

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) blocks the shot of Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) as Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) defends in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Houston locks in on defense, beats Syracuse 62-46 in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 28, 2021 12:24 AM EDT

Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) celebrates following a 72-58 win over Ohio a second round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. Creighton defeated Ohio 72-58. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oregon St's Tinkle looks to daughter for Sweet 16 advice

By Dave Skretta Mar. 26, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

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)
NCAA's Midwest Region full of upsets but maybe not surprises

By Dave Skretta Mar. 26, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

Syracuse's Joseph Girard III (11) and Marek Dolezaj (21) celebrate following a second-round game against West Virginia in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. Syracuse defeated Syracuse 75-72. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse's glue -- forward-turned-center Marek Dolezaj

By John Kekis Mar. 26, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

Tennessee guard Keon Johnson, right, fouls Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) during the second half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. Oregon State won 70-56. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lesser-known stars about to make their mark on the Sweet 16

By John Marshall Mar. 25, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

Kansas guard Bryce Thompson (24) and USC forward Evan Mobley (4) battle for a rebound during the first half of 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)
Twilight of the zone? 'Cuse sticks with it, others move on

By Dave Skretta Mar. 24, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Oral Roberts players celebrate after beating Ohio State in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Analysis: More madness likely in NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16

By John Marshall Mar. 23, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

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

Oral Roberts players and coaches huddle on the court 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)
Big upset day in NCAAs: Has the mid-major revolution begun?

By Jim Litke Mar. 22, 2021 04:13 AM EDT

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

Indiana State's Tre Williams, right, heads to the basket as Loyola of Chicago's Cameron Krutwig (25) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 6, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Same as it ever was; Boeheim, Syracuse rolling into Sweet 16

By Will Graves Mar. 21, 2021 10:51 PM EDT