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March Madness
The 17 Worst Mascots of March Madness
Mascots are supposed to bring luck and rouse competitive energy for the team that they represent—usually, they range from ferocious animals to warriors who embody the spirit of the school. How hard can that be? Still, some …
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
Move Over, Keith Smart: Christian Watford’s Buzzer Beater over Kentucky Is Now IU’s ‘Shot’
It’s taken 12 years for Indiana fans to fully get over the Bob Knight era. No matter what happens on Friday in a rematch against No. 1 Kentucky, we’re finally saying goodbye to all that triumph and tumult, thanks to one …
Sweet 16 Preview: How Xavier and Cincinnati Responded to a Shameful Brawl
It was college basketball’s ugliest moment in years. But somehow, both Xavier and Cincinnati are in the Sweet 16. And that’s somewhat of a miracle.
Sports Music: The Hoosiers v. Rudy Goosebumps Meter
I know Hoosiers, the classic 1986 movie about a tiny Indiana high school hoops team that makes in improbable run to the state title, isn’t about college basketball. But around the start of March Madness every year, I either rewatch the film – run the picket fence, fellas – or at least listen to the Oscar-nominated score, for a little …
NCAA Tournament Tipoff: The Confounding Case of Syracuse Hoops
Syracuse finished its regular season with the best record in school history. But distractions, and the suspension of starting center Fab Melo, may derail the Orangemen.
Hate Duke? Catching Up With the Man Who Got Stomped by Christian Laettner
In the greatest game in college hoops history, Kentucky’s Aminu Timberlake was the victim of a famous cheap shot. Hey Laettner, how about an apology?
March Madness Begins: Five Underdogs Worth Pulling For
The upsets are what makes your office pool fun, right? These teams might not win, but you’ll have a blast cheering them on
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:
Top 10 Surprising Final Four Teams
Cinderellas. Underdogs. Long shots. Sleepers. Call them what you will — during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, they put the madness in March. And with No. 11 Virginia Commonwealth University making a remarkable run …
March Madness: The Final Four No One Predicted
Poor Butler.