Referee Bert Smith was awake as he was taken off on a stretcher after he collapsed to the court during the game between Gonzaga and Southern Cal.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
Opinion: Give Final Four coach Scott Drew every bit of credit for Baylor’s remarkable men’s basketball turnaround
Baylor coach Scott Drew reaching Final Four closes circle on maybe the greatest turnaround in college hoops history. He deserves every bit of credit.
Opinion: Mick Cronin’s UCLA Bruins show their toughness in men’s Sweet 16 upset of Alabama
Just when a tying 3-pointer could have signaled the men’s NCAA Tournament end for UCLA, the Bruins refused to give in and upset Alabama in overtime.
Opinion: Mike Woodson is in for rude awakening as Indiana men’s basketball coach
The secret at this level is how well you can connect to, relate to and motivate college players — and how well you understand what makes them tick.
Opinion: NCAA’s gender equity problems can be solved with common sense, not lawyers
The NCAA needs leadership and not an expensive report from a law firm in order to address gender equity issues at its championship events.
Opinion: Oral Roberts dances way into Sweet 16, history books – despite what handbook says
The Evangelical school In Oklahoma frowns on dancing, but the Eagles make an exception as team is just second No. 15 seed to advance to the Sweet 16.
No. 13 Ohio shocks No. 4 Virginia 62-58, knocks out men’s NCAA Tournament defending champion
The Cavaliers, removed from the ACC tournament last Friday due to a positive test, weren’t able to practice until their quarantine lifted Thursday.
Opinion: Just two days in, the Big Ten is showing its true colors
The Big Ten qualified nine teams, but three already are out after just two days of play in the men’s NCAA Tournament.
No. 12 Oregon State knocks off No. 5 Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Tournament
Oregon State, following up its surprising run to the Pac-12 tournament title last week, advances to the second round for the first time since 1982.
No. 12 Oregon State knocks off No. 5 Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Tournament
Oregon State, following up its surprising run to the Pac-12 tournament title last week, advances to the second round for the first time since 1982.