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Drehs: Surprise! Redick misfires
J.J. Redick took the shot he's made so many times. Unfortunately, he missed when Duke needed him to make it most.
Thamel: Tech's defense the key to semifinal win
Tech is in the title game thanks to its one consistent trait during its tourney run -- a suffocating defense.
Full Court Press
A look at Sunday's stars, as the Dance floor shifts to San Antonio.
Katz: It just had to happen
It may not produce the national champion, but we've waited for UConn-Duke all season.
Thamel: Changed Cowboy
Tony Allen's life could have gone differently, but after landing in Stillwater two years ago, he'll leave a changed man.
Katz: Reunion Weekend
Call it 'Eight Degrees of Final Four Separation,' but be sure to begin with John Lucas.
Thamel: Reunited ... sort of
Whether one-on-one on the South Side or in the national spotlight, neither Will Bynum nor Tony Allen expect to lose.
Fraschilla: Four favorite 'sets'
It's Hoops 101 in San Antonio, as ESPN's Fran Fraschilla reveals each team's trends.
Drehs: UConn still cruisin'
The Huskies are enjoying San Antonio already, but they hope the real fun starts Saturday.
Breaking It All Down
Two games, four teams, 32 players ... ESPN's Jay Bilas has scouted 'em all.
Drehs: A group effort
As Georgia Tech's run to the Final Four has shown, success requires a group effort.
Bilas: Four survivors, several winners
Fair or not, the public sees 60 teams who failed and only the Final Four as winners.
Katz: Cruel tourney twists
Those left behind on the road to San Antonio know, they may never get another shot.
Katz: Looking forward to Final Four
Forget re-seeding the Final Four. And while you're at it, forget calling UConn-Duke the real championship game.
Wojciechowski: A Sore Subject
Connecticut posted another NCAA rout, but Emeka Okafor has a new body part to ice down.
Katz: Deng it, follow me
Late in the game, Luol Deng didn't let Duke lose its way, writes Andy Katz.
Drehs: Jack draws rave reviews
Jarrett Jack -- not to mention Ga. Tech fans -- will have a tough time finding flaws in Sunday's performance.
Katz: Triumph over tragedy
Three years after losing 10 members of the OSU family in a plane crash, the Cowboys are in the Final Four.
Drehs: Lewis takes lead
When B.J. Elder went down, any number of Yellow Jackets could have stepped up. It was just Marvin Lewis' turn vs. Nevada.
Katz: Lucas steps into OSU lore
After a awful first half, John Lucas hit the shot of his career to send OSU to the Final Four.
Katz: Introducing Mr. Allen
The Big 12's player of the year doesn't mind going unnoticed, as long as OSU is winning.
Wojciechowski: UConn on cruise control
UConn didn't confess to being at its best Thursday, but the Huskies looked close in routing Vandy.
Katz: Sweet, but un-X-pected
Talk about a turnaround. Xavier entered February with a 10-9 record.
Katz: Too hard to guard
Jameer Nelson and Delonte West combined for 48 points, but St. Joe's "other" guards kept the Hawks soaring.
Thamel: NCAA-made stars
A face in the 65-team crowd last week, now these players are in the spotlight.
Katz: Bouncing back
Several Sweet 16 teams are as close to the Final Four as they were to the bubble last month.
Katz: From Sweet to Elite
The difference between being Sweet and Elite comes down to stars stepping up this week.
Bilas: Two wins at a time
Breaking down the NCAAs into four-team "invitationals" makes winning it all seem possible.
Ratto: WAC's Pack
So, just who is Nevada? Just the latest unknown team from out West not done winning.
Forde: Blazin' into 'Hell'
Feeling pressured? Good. That's how UAB beat Kentucky ... much to the delight of its coach's mentor.
Katz: Equal-Opportunity 16
A weekend of upsets proved no seed is safe and the Sweet 16 is open to not just No. 1s, but all.
Katz: Open road?
See whose path to San Antonio just lost a No. 1 seed? The defending champs are halfway to the Final Four.
Atlanta preview: Is No. 1 Duke the final answer
Too hot? Too banged up? Too experienced? Too much of a surprise? Friday will start sorting things out.
Thamel: West's best go south
A pair of perceived heavyweights were knocked out by a 1-2 punch in Seattle.
Thamel: Zags come full circle
In the city where its rise started, No. 2 Gonzaga felt the same sting it gave many high seeds.
Ratto: Same old Stanford
No matter its seed, the Cardinal just can't seem to find the second weekend of the dance.
Cowboys come out shooting, cruise past Memphis
Behind Joey Graham's hot hand, No. 2 Oklahoma State overpowered Memphis 70-53.
Rovell: St. Joe's outgrows outfitter
What are you wearing? In the case of Saint Joseph's, it's not what other No. 1 seeds are sporting.
Garber: Yes, Okafor's that good
A desire to excel on and off the court makes Emeka Okafor one of a kind, writes Greg Garber.
Syracuse survives Maryland rally
The Orangemen jumped out to an early lead and held on to keep their repeat hopes alive.
Calhoun's stomach upset, not UConn in rout of DePaul
Jim Calhoun couldn't stomach the Huskies' start, but liked the end result vs. DePaul.
Duke routs Hall, reaches seventh straight Sweet 16
Behind J.J. Redick's 21 points, the Blue Devils reached their seventh straight Sweet 16.
Katz: Big-city confidence
After giving Syracuse a struggle last year, Manhattan jumped at the chance to upset Florida this year.
Katz: A case for the Cardinal
By winning 29 of 30 games through adversity, Stanford showed why it'll win six more en route to crown.
Graney: America's Team soaring
Playing with guts and character earned Air Force an NCAA berth and the pride of American forces.
Cinderella Watch
Looking for some early-round upsets? ESPN.com singles out five potential Cinderellas.
Katz: Seeded too high, or too low?
ESPN.com's Andy Katz takes a look at five teams who were overseeded and five who were underseeded on Selection Sunday.
ESPN Insider Tournament Guide
Get the low down on all 65 tournament teams before the action starts. 
Fraschilla: Waiting for your name
For mid-majors on the bubble, Selection Sunday is never easy until you see your name, writes Fran Fraschilla.
Selection Sunday Questions
We asked our panel of ESPN experts three burning questions after looking at the field of 65.
Katz: Sunday's tourneys skew seeding
Win or lose, conference title games lead to committee's inconsistencies.
Vote: Pick your Final Four
Pick your Final Four and cast your vote for who will cut down the nets in San Antonio.
Nelson leads ESPN.com All-America Team
Why is Jameer Nelson our pick as the player of the year? Just listen to the Hawks around him.
Katz: Best of 2004 ...
Mike Montgomery is ESPN.com's coach of the year. Who else picked up honors?
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