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.
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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.
Zac Brown embraces his role at the intersection of sports and live music
The Zac Brown Band made an encore performance Saturday at the March Madness Music Festival, 11 years after playing the event in Indianapolis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At Final Four event, Caitlin Clark says she’s looking for ‘a few championships’ with Fever
Clark participated in a health care-related panel sponsored by Eli Lilly and Co. at the Final Four Fan Fest at the Indiana Convention Center on Friday.
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.
Bears keep talking stadium deal with Illinois, but Indiana leaders stay ‘optimistic’
President Kevin Warren indicated this week that the team will give Illinois legislators more time to complete their counteroffer.
Lineups set for Championship Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
While the four teams playing in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium are getting most of the attention, there are other championship games this weekend in Indianapolis.