Finding joy: Mudita and the mindset that changed Alabama men’s basketball
GLENDALE – The high hopes of starting the season strong quickly fading away with a 6-6 record for the Alabama Crimson Tide, but soon something sparked within the program. Mudita, a Buddhist philosophy that preaches taking joy in the accomplishments of other, helped change the entire program's attitudes during its Men’s Final Four run.
Nothing short of madness: UConn, NC State basketball seek rare feat in Men’s and Women’s Final Fours
PHOENIX – On Final Four weekend, UConn Men’s and Women’s Basketball both play to take home NCAA championships of their own and continue the school’s basketball dominance.
Back in Arizona: Men’s Final Four provides full circle moment for NC State’s DJ Horne
After spending two seasons at Arizona State, NC State guard DJ Horne is back in Phoenix, this time looking for a national championship with the Wolfpack.
‘She was this diamond’: Before women’s Final Four gems, Ann Meyers Drysdale lit up the court
PHOENIX – Before the sport of women’s basketball exploded in popularity and rankings, Ann Meyers Drysdale broke barriers and blazed trails on and off the court.
Valley makeover: Downtown Phoenix undergoes massive Final Four transformation
PHOENIX – Phoenix is hosting the Final Four for the first time since 2017. Downtown is experiencing a makeover to host over 100,000 fans, what is it looking like?
Final Four updates: Purdue coach Matt Painter seeks fair treatment by officials for Zach Edey
GLENDALE – Updates: From travel delays to high ticket prices, the Men’s Final Four in the Valley is already making for an interesting weekend.
Purdue Boilermakers chase redemption in first Final Four appearance since 1980
PHOENIX – The Purdue Boilermakers arrived in Phoenix Tuesday night, as they begin their preparation for the men’s Final Four this weekend at State Farm Stadium. Coach Matt Painter and a few players described the emotions entering the weekend.
Elite Interscholastic Basketball Conference goes off without hitch in inaugural season
PHOENIX – The EIBC was founded in August by President Barry Jones, who designed several differentiators to separate it from similar high school prep basketball leagues. Some of these factors include the scoring system, player exposure and team schedules.
Art of stealing bases: ASU softball creating chaos on basepaths
PHOENIX – Arizona State softball is stealing bases at an increased rate this season. The success on the base paths is leading to more runs and helping create a new team identity.
Pressure? What pressure? Beyond rankings, top Chicago Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong focused on MLB glory
PHOENIX — Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, 22, is a future star in MLB. He was drafted by the New York Mets out of Harvard-Westlake School — baseball royalty in the 2010s. One of MiLB’s top prospects, Crow-Armstrong wants to win the World Series.
Phoenix’s finest: Ahead of Final Four, NCAA honors Valley community leaders with Legends and Legacy Community Award
PHOENIX – The NCAA hosted an awards reception Tuesday to honor this year’s five recipients of the Legends and Legacy Community Award. Each honoree has made a significant impact on the Phoenix community.
NIL no more: ASU softball players find name, image and likeness compensation through unique deals
TEMPE – Football players aren’t the only athletes taking advantage of NIL. ASU softball players are also looking for ways to get compensated for their name, image and likeness.
