Author: Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said the Final Four showdown with North Carolina isn’t about a rivalry. It’s about a pathway to a national championship.

Dick Vitale’s recovering from a seven-month fight with cancer and is cleared to use his voice after “fricken brutal” period of vocal cord rest.

Dick Vitale, recovering from a seven-month cancer battle, treasures a drawer full of hand-written letters from children, saying they provide strength.

A magical NCAA Tournament run can mean a big payday at a bigger school. Replicating that Final Four is difficult. Jim Larrañaga wants to change that.

Saint Peter’s is dangerous, the Big Ten is no more and blue-bloods look title-hungry. Scott Gleeson breaks it down in Friday’s Sweet 16 highlights.

Longtime assistant coaches who finally get their shot at head coaching jobs face immediate expectations. But tradition can help ease the transition.

A panel of two USA TODAY Sports college reporters and four USA TODAY NETWORK reporters select standouts in the men’s game this season.

The Big Ten got off to a rough start Sunday in second-round NCAA Tournament action. Coach K’s swan song keeps going with Duke reaching the Sweet 16.