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FILE - North Carolina forward John Henson (31) vies for a rebound with Michigan State center Adreian Payne (5) and forward Branden Dawson (22) during the first half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Nov. 11, 2011, in Coronado, Calif. They're going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)
Michigan State gives Tom Izzo new deal worth $6.2M per year

By Larry Lage Aug. 11, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - Former Michigan football coach Gary Moeller watches the second half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Wayne State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 4, 2013. Former Michigan, Illinois and Detroit Lions coach Moeller died Monday, July 11, 2022. He was 81. The University of Michigan announced his death, and no cause was provided. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
T25-Wayne St-Michigan

Jul. 11, 2022 06:12 PM EDT

Michigan honorary football captain Colin Kaepernick meets with Hunter Dickinson before an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan's Diabate enters draft, Dickinson staying in school

Apr. 25, 2022 04:42 PM EDT

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

Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels celebrates after scoring with guard Collin Gillespie during the second half of a college basketball game against Michigan in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
'Nova shook off early season 'bad spot' in run to Elite 8

By Jim Vertuno Mar. 25, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

Villanova guard Caleb Daniels, right, fouls Michigan forward Moussa Diabate during the second half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Samuels powers Villanova over Michigan 63-55 in Sweet 16

By Jim Vertuno Mar. 24, 2022 09:53 PM EDT

Michigan's Eli Brooks (55) is fouled by Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler, behind, during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TIPPING OFF: Texas Tech 'D' is next hurdle for Coach K, Duke

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 02:06 AM EDT

Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman, center, instructs his team during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in San Francisco. Arkansas faces Gonzaga in a Sweet 16 game on Thursday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
TIPPING OFF: Texas Tech 'D' is next hurdle for Coach K, Duke

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2022 08:15 PM EDT

FILE -Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1), and Eli Brooks (55) celebrate after they defeated Tennessee in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan, one of four double-digit seeds still playing, is in its fifth consecutive Sweet 16. Only No. 1 overall seed Gonzaga at seven in a row has a longer active streak. Michigan meets Villanova on Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
South Preview: 'Nova vs. Michigan again at site of '18 title

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 23, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis instructs his team in the first half of a second-round game against Baylor in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Study: Michigan, Kentucky top academics-based NCAA brackets

By Aaron Beard Mar. 23, 2022 02:54 PM EDT

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1) celebrates after his team defeated Tennessee in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan on a run at right time in tournament, 'Nova next

By Larry Lage Mar. 22, 2022 06:56 PM EDT

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) hugs head coach Mike Krzyzewski after a win over Michigan State in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Sweet 16: How each team got through in March Madness

By Steve Megargee Mar. 22, 2022 05:30 PM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski hugs Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo after Duke's win in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Coach K's last ride continues as Duke closes out Spartans

By Aaron Beard Mar. 20, 2022 08:12 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) shoots over Colorado State forward James Moors (10) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan in Sweet 16 again as Brooks puts away Vols late

By Michael Marot Mar. 19, 2022 08:24 PM EDT

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1), and Eli Brooks (55) celebrate after they defeated Tennessee in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Drake Bulldogs 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:22 PM EDT

Davidson guard Grant Huffman reacts to their loss against Michigan State during a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Michigan State survives, edges Davidson 74-73 in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 19, 2022 12:12 AM EDT

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against Wright State as guard Dalen Terry (4) looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Kansas Jayhawks at Stanford Cardinal 3/20/2022

Mar. 18, 2022 08:48 PM EDT

Colorado State forward James Moors (10) drives past Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee, Michigan square off with Sweet 16 berth at stake

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 18, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

Colorado State guard Kendle Moore fights for a rebound with Michigan forward Moussa Diabate, rear, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Collins provides spark, Michigan beats Colorado State 75-63

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2022 02:39 PM EDT