Basketball (College) – Page 10

As the Final Four Finishes, a Parallel Transfer Season Plays Out, Too

Call it the consolation bracket, as teams jockey for position for next season.

By Billy Witz and Adam Zagoria

Basketball (College) Boston, Aliyah (2001- ) Clark, Caitlin (2002- ) Czinano, Monika Louisiana State University Mulkey, Kim National Collegiate Athletic Assn NCAA Basketball Championships (Women) Reese, Angel (2002- ) Staley, Dawn University of Iowa University of South Carolina Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Caitlin Clark and Iowa Topple South Carolina in Final Four

The Gamecocks were considered a heavy favorite to repeat as champions. But Clark and the Hawkeyes delivered, all the way to the championship game against Louisiana State.

By Kris Rhim and Talya Minsberg

Basketball (College) Dutcher, Brian (1959- ) Fisher, Steve (1945- ) Gwynn, Tony Jr. (1982- ) NCAA Basketball Championships (Men) San Diego State University

San Diego State Gets a Second Shot at the Top

San Diego State was poised for a top seed in the 2020 N.C.A.A. tournament before the pandemic led to its cancellation. This year’s team, with three key holdovers, has made a run to the Final Four.

By Scott Miller

Basketball Basketball (College) Conference USA Florida Florida Atlantic University NCAA Basketball Championships (Men) Schnellenberger, Howard

The Beach Boys Making a Final Four Run

Florida Atlantic has seemingly come out of nowhere to make a deep run in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament. The university’s ambitions are relatively young, too.

By Adam Zagoria

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