More vulnerable this time, UConn keeps an incredible moment in the past
For the third time in four years, coach Dan Hurley’s team is playing for a spot in the national championship game. But this season and tourney has not been easy.
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Freshmen make big impact at Arizona — with veterans’ help
The challenge of trying to win in March with a heavy dependence on freshmen has been well documented. But others on the team say this group is more mature.
Tattoos reveal Lendeborg’s journey to confidence, success
The Michigan Wolverine was named the Big Ten Player of the Year despite struggling with his confidence much of his life.
Orlando Antigua brings international flair to Illini roster
Antigua, who was the first Hispanic athlete to compete for the Harlem Globetrotters, said international placers are unselfish and play hard.
Around Greenfield, Mullins’ moment was nothing new: ‘I’ve seen that shot a thousand times’
The Mullins are treating Saturday’s game just like any other. Katie Mullins said, “We’re gonna do what we normally do every single time we go to a game. We’re kind of superstitious.”
Mark Montieth: Wisman, a key contributor to IU’s 1976 title, joins team at Final Four with blend of memories
Former point guard Jim Wisman is well known for an on-court incident with Bobby Knight, but his heroics in the 1976 championship game and the lessons learned at IU more than make up for it.
Who’s here? A look at the teams who made the Final Four
Two of the of schools in the Final Four don’t have official mascots. One has already won five national championships. Another boasts Linda Ronstadt as an alumnae. And yet another made maps for NASA.
10 things to know about Final Four weekend
The Indiana Sports Corp., the NCAA, the Final Four Local Organizing Committee and other organizations have planned plenty of fan-friendly events — in addition to the games.
JW Marriott GM Phil Ray reminisces about Final Fours, the NCAA bubble and the huge bracket on his building
For more than two decades, Phil Ray has watched Indianapolis grow its hotel industry exponentially — and along with it, the city’s reputation as a host of major events.
Fans hit Lucas Oil for Final Four Friday warm-up activities
Fans from the Indianapolis area and beyond were at downtown for Final Four Friday, which featured open team practice sessions and other activities.
Michigan’s ‘Fab Five’ to reunite during Final Four
Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson will be part of an alternate broadcast for the Michigan-Arizona game.
Georgia Street paved with asphalt — temporarily — ahead of Final Four weekend
A $9.1 million redevelopment of the street into mostly a park-like plaza was supposed to be done by now. But delays meant it wasn’t done for the Tip-Off Tailgate fan event.
Former IU Indy player returns to city for Final Four in UConn jersey
This is Alec Millender’s second time at the Final Four. But last year in San Antonio, he wasn’t a player; he was writing stories for IU Indy’s Sports Capital Journalism Program.
Illinois basketball fans driving Final Four resale ticket market to new heights
Final Four ticket prices are frequently driven up when teams have experienced long droughts between appearances. Illinois hasn’t been to the Final Four in 25 years and Arizona hasn’t made an appearance since 2001..
Final Four digital passport offers prizes, encourages visits to basketball sites
Nearly 50 hoops-themed locations are part of the digital tour that celebrates the NCAA men’s basketball championships scheduled this weekend in Indianapolis.
Photo gallery: Workers construct NCAA Fan Fest at convention center
This weekend’s event will feature nearly 20 interactive fan areas, often called activations, from more than a dozen of the NCAA’s business partners and sponsors.
Visit Indy prepared to welcome tens of thousands for Final Four
The downtown La Quinta Inn on East Washington Street is advertising rooms at $609 per night for the weekend, and the Sleep Inn and Suites near 16 Tech has rooms at $814 per night.
Final Four in Indy is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
At the Final Four in Indianapolis, the third-seeded University of Illinois will pass for something resembling Cinderella in a field with two No. 1 seeds and a No. 2.
Greenfield native Braylon Mullins hits last-second shot to give UConn trip to Final Four
The UConn bench erupted as Mullins, the 2025 Indiana Mr. Basketball winner, sunk the shot from well beyond the arc to make the score 73-72.
Arizona’s 2nd-half comeback ruins Purdue’s Final Four hopes
The second-seeded Boilers built a seven-point halftime lead but couldn’t contain the Wildcats in the second half. The victory propels Arizona into the Final Four in Indianapolis.