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More Features Frozen Moment: Newton heats up Jeff Newton got into trouble early, but was then nothing but trouble for the Sooners all night. Wojciechowski: Special night in sports Once again, Semifinals Saturday proved to be a strange, bizarre and magical night. Full-Court Press Get the inside info on how the Final Four was trimmed in half Saturday night inside the Dome. Dan Patrick: Hoosiers on the Brink Indiana's amazing run should end tonight in the title game. Maryland just has too much for IU to overcome. Title Game Predictions Who's going to cut down the nets on Monday night? We asked a few ESPN experts for their pick. Katz: Don't cry for Roy Roy Williams left Atlanta with tears in his eyes. Not for himself, but for his Kansas players. Shelman: Oklahoma more than OK The Kansas-Maryland semifinal is getting a lot of the attention, but Oklahoma has beaten them both. Lunardi: 'Seed' well enough alone Re-seeding the Final Four doesn't make sense this season, or when you look back at past NCAA Tournaments. Katz: NIT loss sent Sooners on their way Oklahoma's loss to Michigan State in the preseason NIT may have been the start to its Final Four run. Adelson: Go ahead, trust these Terps Maryland made all the right moves to get back to the Final Four. But the season isn't complete -- yet. Latack: Blooming future As much as Indiana fans like to hold onto the past, the future is worth cheering about. Wojciechowski: Kansas switches gears The Jayhawks proved in Wisconsin they can play any style -- both a winning style into Atlanta. Kirkpatrick: Strappin' Sooners Strap in Atlanta. The big, bad, banging Oklahoma Sooners are coming to town. Wojciechowski: Roy's chase The best coach who's never won a national title is content, but still missing the brass ring at Kansas. Adelson: Okafor, or against? Lonny Baxter and the Terps got the best of the Huskies and their big man the first time. Will they pass a second test? Adelson: Ho-hum, another Terps' win While its coach lives and dies on the sideline, Maryland marches calmly past Kentucky. Wojciechowski: A wild ride The Oregon-Texas track meet nearly stole the show from a traditional heavyweight battle in Midwest. Kirkpatrick: What's the Rush? Once it slowed down, Missouri was able to Rush past UCLA into the Elite Eight. Full-Court Press: March 23 Get the inside info on how the first two Final Four teams made their way to Atlanta on Saturday. Full-Court Press: March 22 Get the inside info on how the final four teams filled out the Sweet 16 on Friday night. Full-Court Press: March 21 Get the inside info on all the regions as ESPN.com goes inside the first night of the Sweet 16. Full-Court Press: March 17 Get the inside info on all the regions as ESPN.com goes inside the bracket as the Sweet 16 is set. Full-Court Press: March 16 Get the inside info on all the regions as ESPN.com goes inside the bracket on Day 3. Full-Court Press: March 15 Get the inside info on all the regions as ESPN.com goes inside the bracket on Day 2. Full-Court Press: March 14 Get the inside info on all the regions as ESPN.com goes inside the bracket on Day 1. Latack: Unlikely, or inevitable? Kent upset Indiana in the first round last year.This year, they'll play for a spot in the Final Four. Feldman: Back to the island Hawaii, on the road for nearly a month, wouldn't have minded a longer stay on the mainland. Kirkpatrick: Big 12 West Maybe you've heard of Oklahoma and Missouri? Yeah, the other Big 12 teams trying to get to Atlanta. Wojciechowski: Slipper fits Salukis Did they catch a few breaks? Maybe. But SIU is a longshot that's paid off all the way to Sweet 16. Cruz: Bittersweet to the end Steve Logan will continue to live for the voice, even though Cincinnati won't play for a national title. Sweet 16: Hot or Not? Page 2's Dan Shanoff forecasts what's hot and what's not for March Madness. Big Game Coaches If you had to pick one college hoops coach for one game, who would it be? Keown: Great story loses to better team Stories like UNC Wilmington don't happen enough. Too bad the end had to come so soon. Gustafson: Duke gets it done in end Despite everything that didn't go Duke's way, the Blue Devils are on their way to another Sweet 16. Feldman: TJ ready take UT to new highs Texas is taking its lead from 'The Kid', who's lead the Longhorns back to the Sweet 16. Wickersham: KU, Hinrich come to play Just two days after nearly being upset by Holy Cross, Kansas looks like a No. 1 seed. Katz: Valley hitting its peak Creighton and SIU made a nation take notice, but the MVC has been on the rise all season. Cruz: Pittsburgh Pride? The Steel City did its best to get behind the "home" teams Friday, but something was missing -- tickets. Palmer: Pretty slick, Julius In his biggest game, freshman Julius Hodge did the little things to help NC State slip into second round. Cruz: BK stays leg up on everyone For the final time: Brandin Knight's leg is fine. Just look at his stat line from Friday's win. Neyer: Bad news for Jayhawks Kansas' 11-point win over Holy Cross spells trouble for the Jayhawks on the way to the Final Four. Forde: Duke can be beaten He said it before the season, and he's saying it now: Duke will not repeat its title. Kirkpatrick: Savovics shooting for reunion Basketball brought the Savovic brothers to America and could bring the family together in the Elite Eight. Wickersham: Game time for UK Some "hanging" and "chilling" off the court produced Kentucky's best on the court. Gustafson: Flashy? No, just upsetting Kent State's back in the second round thanks to its trio of senior guards. Wickersham: Harrington comes up 'BIG' Tulsa heeded its coach's words and then watched its little man hit a huge shot to beat Marquette. Tournament All-Name Teams They are a TV announcer's dream and fan favorites. Here are the best names in the 2002 men's and women's tournaments. Doyel: Where's UNC? Players and fans knew it was coming, a season ending without March Madness was tough for the Heels to swallow. Tourney Not 'n Not List Page 2's Dan Shanoff forecasts what's hot and what's not for March Madness. Ratto: NCAA's pod system spawns bad seeds If you think Gonzaga or Butler got jobbed, check out the hand dealt to Central Connecticut State. Patrick: David and Gonzaga Gonzaga, ranked sixth nationally, was made the sixth seed in the toughest region. But why? Kirkpatrick: Wildcats in an Ari-zone-a Don't let Arizona fool you: The young Wildcats and their wily coach are lying in the weeds in this NCAA Tournament. Merron: How March went mad It took more than Magic and Bird in '79 to create what many consider the best three weeks in sports. Tourney's value too rich for one sponsor Despite the growth of corporate sponsorships in sports, the NCAA won't sell entitlement to its Big Dance. The biggest collectible from the Big Dance Teams annually await their chance to buy the floors used during the men's and women's Final Fours. | |||||||||||||
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