Phoenix shines as host city for 2024 Men’s Final Four, passes torch to San Antonio
PHOENIX – After the Final Four concluded Monday, the Phoenix planning committee handed the keys to hosting the Final Four to San Antonio, which will host the event in 2025.
Sky-high action, sharpshooting tips off Final Four weekend at GCU’s Global Credit Union Arena
PHOENIX – Final Four weekend got kicked off at the Global Credit Union Arena on GCU campus last Thursday night. Many college basketball stars were out to showcase their skills and soak in the electric environment.
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.
Walter Davis, Doug Collins, Michele Timms highlight Arizona ties to 2024 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame class
GLENDALE – Saturday morning the 2024 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame class that included Phoenix Suns legend Walter Davis was announced in Glendale. Of the 13 inductees, Phoenix played some role in a majority of their playing careers.
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.
From Tempe to Storrs, Connecticut: UConn A.D. David Benedict embraces success of basketball teams
PHOENIX – Tempe native David Benedict is back in the Valley to watch the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team in the Men's Final Four. The athletic director was also an associate athletic director at Arizona State.
