Men’s college basketball

Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson participates in a net cutting ceremony after his team played an NCAA college basketball game against UC Davis in the championship of the Big West Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Henderson, Nev. Long Beach State won 74-70. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

Dan Monson not leaving the Beach just yet. He is heading to March Madness without a job next season

Long Beach State was coming off five straight losses a week ago when coach Dan Monson and first-year athletic director Bobby Smitheran issued a joint statement announcing Monson would leave at the end of the season in what was framed as a mutual separation.

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in the championship of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The only rule for filling out your March Madness bracket this year: Don’t take it for granted

Drake's Darnell Brodie (51), left, defends against Indiana State's Robbie Avila during the first half of the championship game in the Missouri Valley Conference NCAA basketball tournament Sunday, March 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

March Madness? Indiana State, 3 20-win Big East teams among those snubbed on Selection Sunday

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. autographs a camera after the team's win against Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Shannon helps Illinois move on to bigger stage after Big Ten championship

Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga (30) reacts after missing a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Cornhuskers, winless in NCAA Tournament, will get a chance to end their March Madness misery

North Carolina launches statewide sports wagering

Mobile and online sports wagering across North Carolina took off on Monday, as several licensed gambling operators started taking bets nine months after legislation to authorize such activity statewide became law. (AP video: Erik Verduzco)

Watch More

Biden lauds UConn Huskies as NCAA champs at White House

White House celebration for LSU basketball champs

Raucous UConn NCAA championship celebrations

More News

Butler, Minnesota meet in NIT

The Butler Bulldogs take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams play Tuesday for the first time this season.

UCF and South Florida play in NIT matchup

The UCF Knights take on the South Florida Bulls in the National Invitation Tournament. Tuesday’s meeting is the first of the season for the two teams.

Providence, Boston College play in NIT

The Providence Friars and Boston College Eagles play in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.

Virginia Cavaliers and Colorado State Rams meet in the First 4

The Virginia Cavaliers square off against the Colorado State Rams in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams play Tuesday for the first time this season.

Utah and UC Irvine play in NIT

The Utah Utes take on the UC Irvine Anteaters in the National Invitation Tournament. Tuesday’s meeting is the first of the season between the two teams.

LSU plays North Texas in NIT matchup

The LSU Tigers face the North Texas Mean Green in the National Invitation Tournament. Tuesday’s game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

Howard Bison and Wagner Seahawks meet in the First 4

The Howard Bison square off against the Wagner Seahawks in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament.

Virginia Tech and Richmond square off in NIT matchup

The Virginia Tech Hokies face the Richmond Spiders in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.

Georgia and Xavier play in NIT

The Georgia Bulldogs square off against the Xavier Musketeers in the National Invitation Tournament. Tuesday’s meeting is the first this season between the teams.

Iowa meets Kansas State in NIT

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Kansas State Wildcats square off in the National Invitation Tournament. Tuesday’s meeting is the first of the season between the squads.

Ohio State, Cornell play in NIT

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cornell Big Red square off in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams play Tuesday for the first time this season.

North Carolina guard Cormac Ryan (3) celebrates a three-point shot with teammate North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

North Carolina earns the top seed in the West Region after missing NCAA Tournament last year

North Carolina is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament West Region a year after being left out of the bracket.

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) talks with teammates after missing a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Purdue begins another NCAA tourney atop the Midwest Region after losing to a 16-seed a year ago

Purdue is seeded first in the Midwest Region for the NCAA Tournament as it tries to make amends for becoming only the second No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed a year ago.

Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in the semifinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Houston won 82-59. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Houston lands No. 1 seed in South Region that also features Marquette, Kentucky and Duke

Houston claimed a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but will have to navigate the likes of Duke, Kentucky and Marquette in the South Region if the Cougars are able to make their first Final Four since 2021.

UConn head coach Dan Hurley, center, talks to guard Tristen Newton (2) as he comes to the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Reigning NCAA champ UConn tops the East Region bracket as the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness

Reigning national champion Connecticut is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and headlining the East Region bracket.

UAB's Christian Coleman (13) goes up to dunk on Temple during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the American Athletic Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

UAB steamrolls Temple 85-69 to win AAC championship, berth in NCAA Tournament

Alejandro Vasquez sank five 3-pointers on his way to scoring a career-high 29, Yaxel Lendeborg finished with his 19th double-double of the season and UAB cruised to a wire-to-wire 85-69 victory over Temple in the championship game of the American Athletic Conference Tournament, earning the Blazers a

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) celebrates toward forward Marcus Domask (3) as time expires during the team's win against Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Shannon scores 34 points as No. 13 Illinois takes Big Ten title with 93-87 win over Wisconsin

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 34 points on 15-for-17 shooting from the free-throw line as 13th-ranked Illinois beat Wisconsin 93-87 in Big Ten tournament championship game.

Auburn players pose for a team photo after defeating Florida in an NCAA college basketball game to win the Southeastern Conference tournament Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

No. 12 Auburn goes wire-to-wire to beat Florida 86-67 for SEC Tournament title

Johni Broome scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as No. 12 Auburn won the Tigers’ third Southeastern Conference Tournament championship by beating Florida 86-67.

Duquesne players, cheerleaders and team staff pose after an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth in the championship of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament Sunday, March 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

Duquesne earns first NCAA Tournament bid in 47 years, beating VCU 57-51 in A-10 championship game

Duquesne earned an NCAA Tournament bid for the first time in 47 years, beating fifth-seeded seeded VCU 57-51 to win the Atlantic 10 Tournament championship.

Knowling’s buzzer-beater lifts Yale over Brown 62-61 for Ivy League title, NCAA tourney berth

Matt Knowling hit a jumper at the buzzer and Yale closed the game on an 8-1 run to beat Brown 62-61 in the championship game of the Ivy League Tournament at Francis S.

Ohio State interim head coach Jake Diebler celebrates play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Ohio State hires Jake Diebler as head coach after he goes 6-2 in interim role

Ohio State has removed the interim tag from men’s basketball coach Jake Diebler’s title and announced he will receive a five-year contract.

during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Florida center Micah Handlogten stretchered off court early at the SEC final with broken left leg

Florida center Micah Handlogten broke his lower left leg in the opening minutes of the Southeastern Conference Tournament final Sunday and was taken off the court on a stretcher.

UConn center Donovan Clingan (32) and Marquette guard Chase Ross (2) fight for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

March Madness is here. UConn, Purdue, Houston and North Carolina get top seeding in NCAA Tournament

Defending champion Connecticut, along with Houston, Purdue and North Carolina are the top seeds in a March Madness bracket that started going haywire even before the pairings came out.

UAB Blazers and Temple Owls play for AAC Championship

The UAB Blazers and the Temple Owls meet in the AAC Championship. Sunday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

Yale Bulldogs face the Brown Bears in Ivy League Championship

The Yale Bulldogs take on the Brown Bears in the Ivy League Championship. Sunday’s game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Illinois faces Wisconsin in Big Ten Championship game

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini and the Wisconsin Badgers play for the Big Ten Championship. Sunday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

Auburn Tigers and Florida Gators meet in SEC Championship

The No. 12 Auburn Tigers square off against the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship. Sunday’s game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.

VCU and Duquesne play for A-10 Championship

The VCU Rams and the Duquesne Dukes play for the A-10 Championship. Sunday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

North Carolina State forward DJ Burns Jr. (30) hoists the MVP trophy as he joins his teammates as they celebrate winning an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina to win the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Washington. North Carolina State won 84-76.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

DJ Burns bruises NC State into the NCAA Tournament, and March Madness will be his next big chance

DJ Burns Jr. won ACC Tournament honors and hit the first 3-pointer of his college career to push North Carolina State into March Madness.

Grand Canyon guard Collin Moore (8) celebrates after a foul was called on Texas-Arlington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Grant-Foster scores 22, Grand Canyon beats UTA 89-74, wins 2nd straight WAC Tournament

Tyon Grant-Foster scored 22 points, Ray Harrison added 15 of his 19 in the second half and top-seeded Grand Canyon beat UT Arlington 89-74 to win the Western Athletic Conference Tournament for the second consecutive season and clinch an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.