Florida Atlantic has seemingly come out of nowhere to make a deep run in the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament. The university’s ambitions are relatively young, too.
Tag: NCAA Basketball Championships (Men)
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UConn’s Adama Sanogo Is Fasting for Ramadan and Leading His Team
Sanogo, a 6-foot-9 forward, couldn’t eat before either of Connecticut’s last two N.C.A.A. tournament games, but against Gonzaga, he powered up at halftime.
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As Women’s Basketball Grows, Equity Is Trying to Catch Up
The N.C.A.A. has begun putting in place recommendations from a report on the disparities between men’s and women’s basketball. But there are differing assessments for a path forward.
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The Final Four That Nobody Could Have Expected
Connecticut has a pedigree but hasn’t made a deep run since 2014. Florida Atlantic plays in a small gym on a campus that’s an owl sanctuary. San Diego State got in on a free throw. And Miami’s coach likes his self-help advice.
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Furious Finishes Set the Final Four: No. 5 Seeds Miami, San Diego State Are In
Miami rallied from 13 points down to beat Texas, while a foul and a free throw gave San Diego State a win over Creighton. They join UConn and Florida Atlantic in the national semifinals.