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Sat Apr 5 2025

Don't get in UConn's way or you'll regret it. NCAA title is a lock

Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) and Connecticut Huskies guard KK Arnold (2) and Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) go after a loose ball during first half in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

UConn embarrassed overall No. 1 UCLA to reach the NCAA championship game. Paige Bueckers isn't leaving college basketball without a title.

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Duke coach Jon Sheyer watches the Blue Devils practice Friday at the Alamodome.

Replacing an icon is unbelievably hard. Duke's Scheyer makes it look easy

Just three years into his tenure, Jon Scheyer leads Duke into a Final Four game with a powerhouse program that has quickly been remade in his image.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) dribbles downcourt during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center.

Picking basketball over football was right choice for Florida star

People thought Walter Clayton Jr. should pursue a football career, but he stuck with basketball and it's gotten Florida back to the Final Four.

Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) and forward Ice Brady (25) react during the third quarter of their women's Final Four game against UCLA at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on April 4, 2025.

Women's Final Four winners, losers: South Carolina, UConn stand up

UConn and South Carolina faithful were loud, and so was their teams' play on the court. Huskies and Gamecocks will play for women's NCAA championship.

Duke center Khaman Maluach, left, and guard Kon Knueppel during the first half against SMU at Moody Coliseum in Dallas on Jan. 4, 2025.

Cooper Flagg isn't the only freshman phenom carrying Duke

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Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.

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Florida forward Thomas Haugh (10) drives to the basket as Connecticut center Tarris Reed Jr. (5) defends during the second round of the NCAA men's tournament at Lenovo Center.

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We're down to four teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament with the four No. 1 seeds remaining. We break down the national semifinal matchups.

Auburn guard Miles Kelly (13) dribbles against the defense of Florida guard Will Richard during their game at Neville Arena.

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This year's NCAA tournament features four No. 1 seeds for just the second time. Is it a sign of the growing disparity in men's college basketball?

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