Wisconsin vs. Florida: Experienced Vets Against New Kids On The Block
Wisconsin has made deep NCAA Tournament runs before, while Florida is figuring it out as it goes. That experience could be the difference in Friday night's Sweet 16 matchup.
Big Ten columnist and contributing editor. Michigan State Spartan. Thankful for the East Lansing-based clock operator who allowed me to witness Jeff Smoker’s TD pass to T.J. Duckett that beat Michigan in 2001. I drink Bacardi, watch Seinfeld, love my wife and write the Livin’ B1G column every Monday.
Wisconsin has made deep NCAA Tournament runs before, while Florida is figuring it out as it goes. That experience could be the difference in Friday night's Sweet 16 matchup.
Baylor and South Carolina played two close games in 2013 and '14, but multiple friendships began well before that. The Bears and Gamecocks will be facing familiar foes Friday night in the Sweet 16.
West Virginia's press is getting all the publicity heading into the Sweet 16 matchup, but the Bulldogs' underrated defense also is one of the best in the country.
Georgetown released a statement Thursday that head coach John Thompson III will not return next season. Thompson spent 13 seasons with the Hoyas, reaching eight NCAA Tournaments and a Final Four.
Duke sophomore big man Chase Jeter intends to transfer following the spring semester. Jeter is a former 5-star high school prospect and will have to sit out one season per NCAA transfer rules.
Josh Jackson and Frank Mason III are receiving most of the attention for Kansas, but Devonte' Graham also has made significant contributions during the Jayhawks' NCAA Tournament run.
The Michigan Wolverines brushed off a plane accident to win the Big Ten tournament and advance to the Sweet 16 with seniors Derrick Walton Jr. and Zak Irvin providing the leadership.
Tom Crean rebuilt the Indiana program, then became a victim of his own success. The school's administration - and the Hoosiers' fan base - owed him more than an undeserved dismissal.
Sean Miller has built a juggernaut at Arizona but still hasn't reached a Final Four. This Wildcats team is his best shot to get there in his 13 seasons as a head coach.
Michigan spring football practice preview for 2017. The Wolverines will try to punch their ticket to an elusive first College Football Playoff appearance after falling just short last season.
Xavier is still alive after sneaking into the NCAA Tournament as a No. 11 seed. Guard Malcolm Bernard spoke with Campus Insiders ahead of the Musketeers' Sweet 16 showdown with No. 2 Arizona.
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman pulled off a stunner and lured Brad Underwood away from Oklahoma State, a hire that finally breathes life into the Fighting Illini basketball program.
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Iowa spring football practice preview for 2017. The Hawkeyes have plenty of new faces on the coaching staff and will have a new starting quarterback following an eight-win season.
Penn State spring football practice preview for 2017. The Nittany Lions won the Big Ten Championship Game last season and prepare to defend their title.