Photo gallery: Saturday night’s NCAA semifinal action at Lucas Oil Stadium
Much of the crowd was draped in Illini orange but flashes of blue, white and yellow prevailed in the end as the student sections went crazy.
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Naismith Hall of Fame class includes Doc Rivers, Amar’e Stoudemire and Candace Parker
The inductees were recognized during the NCAA Final Four on Saturday night.
Lander, Gannon face off in Division II championship
Players and coaches say the NCAA has made the championship experience at Gainbridge Fieldhouse — and part of the larger basketball weekend — special.
Emory, Mary Washington — both Eagles — seek first Division III national title
If Emory’s rise has been one of a steady knocking on the door, Mary Washington’s has been more of a “slow and then all at once” model.
Auburn, Tulsa to meet in NIT championship game
This will be Tulsa’s third appearance in the NIT championship game with victories in 1981 and 2001. The Auburn Tigers previously reached the quarterfinals in 2004.
Mark Montieth: UConn’s Mullins not just a ‘quiet, very humble, very level-headed dude’
On a team where fitting in is the top priority, rising star Braylon Mullins of Greenfield also manages to stand out with late-game heroics and physical gifts that seem nearly NBA-ready.
With semifinals done, fans enjoy having certainty about their plans for Monday
Some are happy to have reason to stay, although they might not know exactly where they’re going to stay.
Michigan crushes Arizona in surprisingly lopsided March Madness semifinal
Michigan center Aday Mara dominated the middle with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks. Meanwhile, Arizona shot 37% from the field.
Hall of Fame coach Boeheim says Indy should host Final Four more often
Jim Boeheim thinks the Final Four should be in Indianapolis permanently — or at least one of just a couple of cities where the event is regularly held.
UConn headed back to NCAA championship game after hanging on to beat Illinois
Freshman Braylon Mullins, who grew up a short car ride away in Greenfield, Indiana, had 15 points, including a dagger 3-pointer with about a minute left.
NCAA President Baker mum on whether March Madness will expand
Charlie Baker, who has led the Indianapolis-based NCAA for three years, did address a non-binding executive order signed by President Donald Trump this week calling for overhauls to collegiate athletics.
“The Year was Indy”: Merch pop-up celebrates Indy’s historic Final Four run
The shop, located at 1 Virginia Avenue downtown, features vintage designs honoring the eight previous times Indianapolis has hosted the tournament.
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.
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.
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.”
Fan fest offers kids — and adults — an opportunity to play
The event — part of the NCAA Final Four — features games, celebrity and athlete appearances and more at the Indiana Convention Center.
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.
NCAA uses full-court press to protect branded phrases like ‘March Madness’
“Clean zones” have been created around tournament venues, where police are prepared to toss out vendors without a permit and others selling unlicensed gear bearing NCAA branding.
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.