Final Four: Pitino aware that no Ware may put Louisville in a bind

Kevin Ware started only one game this season, but his absence leaves a void on offense and defense for the No. 1-seeded Cardinals.

Final Four: Pitino aware that no Ware may put Louisville in a bind

ATLANTA - His full-leg cast and crutches aside, Kevin Ware is no different than the rest of his Louisville teammates this week.

Final Four: Wichita St. out to make a name for itself in semi

Carl Hall and his Wichita State teammates didn't get much attention coming out of high school, or even later in some cases. They've consoled themselves by cutting down nets in their march to the Final Four.

Final Four: Wichita St. out to make a name for itself in semi

ATLANTA - More than 30 years ago, Cliff Levingston was part of a powerhouse team at Wichita State that was stocked with future NBA talent, and to this day he believes it underachieved.

A real shocker: Wichita State knocks out No. 1 Gonzaga

The excitement level on the Wichita State bench rises late in the game against Gonzaga. The Shockers have "a team full of fighters," forward Carl Hall says.

A real shocker: Wichita State knocks out No. 1 Gonzaga

With the clock at zero, the Wichita State Shockers get their dance on at the Big Dance. They will head to Los Angeles for their Sweet 16 game Thursday.

A real shocker: Wichita State knocks out No. 1 Gonzaga

SALT LAKE CITY - America's No. 1 team fell Saturday night at EnergySolutions Arena - call it a Shocker - and the Arizona Wildcats' bracket became even more discombobulated.

NCAA Day 4 preview: FGCU, in 2nd year, is talk of tourney

Florida Gulf Coast guard Sherwood Brown led all players with 24 points in Friday's upset of No. 2 Georgetown.

NCAA Day 4 preview: FGCU, in 2nd year, is talk of tourney

PHILADELPHIA - Build a state university in the swamplands of South Florida. Move the athletic program to the highest level in college sports and hire a self-made millionaire basketball coach. When his team makes the NCAA tournament, say in Year 2 of its eligibility, beat a tradition-rich opp…

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Greg Hansen: February fears evaporate in Salt Lake

Arizona's Kaleb Tarczewski clamps down on Harvard's Kenyatta Smith during the second half of Arizona's win. The 7-foot freshman helped keep the Crimson to a 27.6 shooting percentage for the game.

Rough and tumble day: Cats smile through the pain

UA guard Mark Lyons tussles with a pair of Harvard players for a loose ball in a game that included a lot of time on the deck.

Rough and tumble day: Cats smile through the pain

SALT LAKE CITY - Before Mark Lyons finished putting a pain in the stomachs of Harvard alumni everywhere, he had one of his own.

Arizona Wildcats notebook: Elbow injury sidelines Jerrett

For Kevin Parrom, left, the UA's win over Harvard means a return to Southern California for a Sweet 16 appearance.

Arizona Wildcats notebook: Elbow injury sidelines Jerrett

SALT LAKE CITY - Arizona freshman forward Grant Jerrett was scheduled to receive X-rays late Saturday night in Tucson after suffering elbow and nerve damage in the first half of Arizona's 71-54 win over Harvard at EnergySolutions Arena.

NCAA tournament West Region: No. 6 Arizona 74, No. 14 Harvard 51: Another day at beach

After taking a rebound coast to coast, UA senior Solomon Hill teaches Harvard and guard Laurent Rivard a lesson on dunking to give the Cats a 30-9 lead with 8:06 left in the first half. Before the slam, Hill hit a key three-pointer.

NCAA tournament West Region: No. 6 Arizona 74, No. 14 Harvard 51: Another day at beach

Arizona senior Mark Lyons celebrates after one of his three three-point baskets. Lyons scored 27 points on 12-of-17 shooting against Harvard and has 50 points in two tournament games on 20-of-32 shooting (62.5 percent).

NCAA tournament West Region: No. 6 Arizona 74, No. 14 Harvard 51: Another day at beach

Arizona's Solomon Hill defends Harvard's Christian Webster during the second half. Hill used his size and athleticism to score 13 and grab 10 rebounds.

No. 6 Arizona 74, No. 14 Harvard 51: Another day at beach

SALT LAKE CITY - The sixth-seeded Arizona Wildcats have earned another Sweet 16 trip to Southern California, but figuratively, at least, they're heading much farther away.