NCAA Basketball Championships (Men) – Page 11

Thursday’s Matchups to Watch in the NCAA Tournament

Two 8-vs.-9 games should provide first-day excitement, while No. 10 Utah State is a popular upset pick.

By The New York Times

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A Fourth Alabama Player Was at a Deadly Shooting, in a Car Hit by Bullets

The presence of a fourth Crimson Tide player at the deadly shooting in January has come to light as the team begins its run as the top overall seed in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament.

By Billy Witz

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Underdogs Enter the NCAA Tournament With Chips on Their Shoulders

No. 2-seed Marquette was picked ninth of 11 teams in the Big East preseason poll. The Golden Eagles’ point guard, Tyler Kolek, hasn’t forgotten.

By Adam Zagoria

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NCAA Tournament Bracket Tips: Sorting the Good From the Bad

It’s easy to pick a bracket with a solid chance for a middling finish. It’s harder to cut through some mediocre advice to push toward a win.

By Victor Mather