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Arizona's Dalen Terry (4) celebrates after a play against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Now that NCAA brackets are out, here's what you should know

By Steve Megargee Mar. 13, 2022 07:38 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky and Kansas play in the NCAA college basketball Final Four championship game at the Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, April 2, 2012. Expect the NCAA Men's Final Four to have a more familiar look and feel to it this spring — and not just because it'll be in New Orleans for a record sixth time. A capacity crowd of about 70,000 in the Superdome for the games themselves is only the beginning. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
NCAA, New Orleans gearing up for a more normal Final Four

By Brett Martel Feb. 21, 2022 04:34 PM EST

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa's Fran McCaffery will miss Sunday game with COVID-19

Feb. 04, 2022 12:24 PM EST

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott yells to his team as they play against St. John's during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Creighton coach tests positive, will miss DePaul game

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 01:53 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg watches from courtside as the team plays against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Indiana defeated Nebraska 78-71. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
COVID outbreak at Nebraska postpones game at No. 19 Ohio St

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 01:01 PM EST

Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson yells to his team as they play against Iowa in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota-PSU men postponed; Indiana women push back 2 games

Jan. 18, 2022 06:18 PM EST

Providence's Noah Horchler (14) grabs a rebound on a shot by St. John's Esahia Nyiwe, third from left, during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
No. 23 Providence at Creighton called off because of virus

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2022 04:07 PM EST

Michigan's head coach Juwan Howard argues a call against Minnesota in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan cancels 2nd straight game due to COVID-19 protocols

Jan. 09, 2022 02:08 PM EST

Michigan coach Juwan Howard taps his son, guard Jace Howard, on the shoulder during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Michigan St-Michigan hoops game postponed due to protocols

Jan. 08, 2022 09:44 AM EST

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, center right, talks with Dorka Juhasz (14) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
COVID-19 pauses have teams working way back to 'game shape'

By Aaron Beard Jan. 07, 2022 05:53 PM EST

Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins (24) shoots as Providence's Ed Croswell (5) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Hurley, sick with COVID, says virus has taken a mental toll

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 30, 2021 05:55 PM EST

FILE - Boise State linebacker DJ Schramm (52), carrying the Dan Paul Hammer, leads Boise State onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State on Sept. 18, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. The Arizona Bowl was canceled on Monday night, Dec. 27, after Boise State pulled out and shut down all team activities due to COVID-19 issues within the program. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
Oklahoma State at Boise State 9/18/2021

Dec. 27, 2021 09:56 PM EST

FILE - Boise State linebacker DJ Schramm (52), carrying the Dan Paul Hammer, leads Boise State onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State on Sept. 18, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. The Arizona Bowl was canceled on Monday night, Dec. 27, after Boise State pulled out and shut down all team activities due to COVID-19 issues within the program. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
Arizona Bowl off, Boise State pulls out with COVID issues

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2021 03:03 PM EST

2 more games postponed for No. 5 UCLA amid COVID-19 outbreak

Dec. 24, 2021 02:43 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 5 UCLA’s men's basketball home games against No. 6 Arizona on Dec. 30 and Arizona State on Jan. 1 were postponed Friday because of an ongoing...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari signals to players during an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
SEC, Big East alter basketball policies as COVID cases spike

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 02:21 PM EST

Workers load cars onto a storage cart after an NCAA college basketball game between Kansas and Colorado was canceled two hours before tipoff, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
ACC, Pac-12 revise forfeit plan for called-off league games

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2021 01:16 PM EST

Miami head football coach Mario Cristobal is shown following a news conference where Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich was introduced, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami officials say football team is now in virus protocols

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2021 11:43 AM EST

Kentucky head coach John Calipari signals to players during an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
No. 20 Kentucky-Louisville men's game postponed by COVID

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2021 11:21 AM EST

Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Ohio State won 73-55. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State-UT Martin game off due to Buckeyes' COVID issues

Dec. 19, 2021 05:40 PM EST

Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) sits on the bench after an NCAA basketball game was cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Memphis program on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee-Memphis canceled due to COVID issues with Tigers

Dec. 18, 2021 12:29 PM EST