Author: Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY

For the first time since the Christian Laettner-era teams, the program everyone loves to hate has largely been embraced during this NCAA title run.

Saint Peter’s made NCAA Tournament history, and from this point forward, the Peacocks will be the benchmark for every tournament darling.

The Tar Heels’ win sets up the potential for a meeting with Duke and Coach K in the Final Four in New Orleans.

This year’s Final Four will consist of some of the biggest names in the sport’s history. And some surprises if the past week has taught us anything.

No. 1 Gonzaga suffers yet another failed run into March, while coach Mike Krzyzewski and No. 2 Duke pull off a late escape against No. 3 Texas Tech.

Mike Krzyzewski’s coaching career has impacted more than just the Duke program. His coaching tree stretches far and wide in college hoops and the NBA.

With a roster this young, every NCAA Tournament game could bring Duke closer to matching the full potential of Mike Krzyzewski’s final team.

Juwan Howard’s continued inability to maintain a baseline of composure during men’s basketball games is a major red flag for Michigan and the Big Ten.

Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud and DT Jordan Davis, LB Nakobe Dean and CB Derion Kendrick top USA TODAY Sports’ all-bowl team to end the 2021 season.