The Latest on Selection Sunday: Virginia delays trip to Indy
Virginia was forced to withdraw from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Saturday because of a single COVID-19 case. They were already missing David McCormack and Tristan Enaruna, who both tested positive before the conference tournament. Pitino is the fifth coach to lead five teams to the NCAA Tournament, joining Lon Kruger and Tuby Smith. The Cougars routed Cincinnati in the AAC final, ending the Bearcats hope of slipping into the NCAA Tournament field of 68 as an automatic qualifier. 7 Houston and Cincinnati, which needs to win to get in the NCAA field.
Loyola Chicago gets MVC crown over Drake, 7th NCAA berth
20 Loyola Chicago to a 75-65 win over Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game Sunday for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. He sent Loyola Chicago on a 7-0 run with a hook shot from the lane that broke a 24-all tie. Loyola Chicago, which hit 10 of 24 shots (63%) in the opening half, won its three tournament games by a total of 50 points. BIG PICTURELoyola Chicago: Heading to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time and first since 2018 team reached final four. AdUP NEXTChicago Loyola: Will be making its second NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 31 years.
Jamie Edmonds: Buckle up, it's tournament time
It starts with the conference tournaments, it rolls into the NCAA tournament and it ends with One Shining Moment. Who doesnt like watching games in the middle of the day on a Thursday? Juxtapose that with the shot of the Houston player on the court, head in hand, his season is was over. Well -- theres always this year for Michigan, or Michigan State or the 66 other teams that will be picked to play in the greatest tournament and greatest time of year! Buckle up, its tournament time!