Purdue’s season a success despite men’s national title loss to UConn
GLENDALE – The Purdue Boilermakers wanted nothing more than a national championship in front of a fan base that came out strong to support the team. But they walked away feeling good about the season they had.
The Hurley Risers: UConn coach lifts men’s program to new heights after back-to-back titles
GLENDALE – The dominance the UConn men have shown all season continued into Monday night's championship game with a convincing victory over Purdue. Dan Hurley and his squad will leave Arizona with back-to-back titles.
The final Final Four? Phoenix faces rising competition as marquee sports events shift Las Vegas, Los Angeles
PHOENIX – Historically, Arizona has been a destination for marquee sporting events, but with new competition from Las Vegas and Los Angeles, Arizona is facing competition to maintain its status as a host city.
Final Four Updates: Purdue fans, students have large presence at men’s national championship game
GLENDALE – Arizona’s early elimination from the Men’s NCAA Tournament have help make championship tickets a little more affordable. Some were going for as low as $100 Monday afternoon.
UConn coach Dan Hurley’s recipe for success: passion, tough love and player respect
GLENDALE – UConn coach Dan Hurley is on the brink of his second national title in as many years ahead of Monday’s matchup with Purdue. But what makes one of the biggest personalities in college basketball unique and so dominant?
‘They’re close to being bulletproof’: A united UConn team outlasts Alabama in Final Four showdown
GLENDALE – Teamwork helped the UConn Huskies handle the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday night in Glendale. They will try to win their second straight men’s title game when they face Purdue Monday night.
National championship bound: Purdue’s supporting cast fuels victory over NC State
GLENDALE – For the first time since 1969, the Purdue Boilermakers are in the men’s national championship game after defeating NC State 63-50. Purdue will face Connecticut in the title game.
Guards could take spotlight when UConn, Alabama square off in Men’s Final Four
GLENDALE – In the NCAA Tournament, guard play can be the difference in making a deep postseason run. Mark Sears of Alabama and Tristen Newton of UConn are game-changers in the Men’s Final Four.
Jaelen House, Jack Gohlke embrace ‘March Madness’ experience at NABC College All-Star Game
GLENDALE – With careers coming to an end, 20 senior standouts in college basketball, including former Arizona State guard Jaelen House, played one final game at the Reese’s NABC All-Star Game on the Final Four court Friday. Even though some fell short in the NCAA tournament, they will always remember the experience.
Math to Madness: Nate Oats’ underdog journey leads Alabama to Men’s Final Four
GLENDALE – Just 11 years ago, Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats was a math teacher and high school basketball coach in Michigan. His underdog approach has fueled the Crimson Tide to the Men’s Final Four.
‘It’s going to be a bloodbath’: Purdue, NC State highlight battle of the big men in 2024 Men’s Final Four
GLENDALE– In a world of positionless basketball, Purdue and NC State are riding on the backs of big men Zach Edey and DJ Burns Jr. in the Men’s Final Four.
DJ Burns Jr. shines bright during remarkable NC State March Madness run
PHOENIX – NC State DJ Burns Jr. has captured the hearts of college basketball fans, from how he plays the game to his vibrant personality. With a chance to win the school’s third championship, he has never strayed from what brought him to this point.
