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PHOTOS: 75 Years of the NCAA Final Four
A look back at the great players, and games, that have made the Final Four one of the most popular events in all of sports
Kentucky’s Title Legacy: How College All-Stars Can Play Like A Team
Kentucky did not beat Kansas on sheer talent alone. Defense and teamwork also played a key role.
Kentucky-Kansas: Why The NCAA Title Game Is So Historic
If you like Cinderella programs, this title game is not for you. But Kentucky-Kansas has potential to be a classic
Kentucky Responds to Calipari’s Antics, Moves One Step Closer to Title
With coach John Calipari animated on the sideline, and Anthony Davis dominating in the middle, Kentucky is on the verge of winning it all
Ohio State’s Aaron Craft: Meet the Pest of the Final Four
In a world where parents push their kids to score, score, score, Aaron Craft’s dad raised him on defense.
Louisville-Kentucky: Inside A Heated College Hoops Rivalry
Why this Final Four match-up is stirring passions across the state
Bounties And Basketball: Mixed Final Four Feelings In New Orleans
While college basketball celebrates a championship in New Orleans, residents of the city are still smarting about the Saints.
Why The Final Four Is Kentucky’s To Lose
As the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 showed, the Wildcats are far more talented than the competition. Anything less than a national title would be a crushing disappointment
Final Four: Butler Does It Again
With his team up, 58-54, with a little over three minutes left in its national semifinal game against VCU, Butler guard Shelvin Mack took a few dribbles near the top of the three-point arc, eyes in the direction of the rim, ready …
Shots from the Court: Behind the Scenes at the NCAA Final Four
TIME’s Sean Gregory traded his notebook for a camera to provide a rare off-court look at the electric atmosphere at Reliant Stadium.
Cheat Sheet to the Final Four: The Plays and Players to Watch
The men’s college basketball national semifinals tip off this evening from Houston. VCU battles Butler at 6:09 ET, and Kentucky squares off against Connecticut after. Here are the key players and trends to look for from each team:
5 Things to Know About VCU, Surprise Final Four Team
On Sunday VCU, out of Richmond and the Colonial Athletic Conference, whipped top-seeded Kansas, 71-61, to make the Final Four.