Huskies coaches hunker down, talk strategy in bunker

The Connecticut coaching staff calls their locker room the bunker. It's the place where two national championships were hatched, and a third one could be as well, writes Andy Katz.

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Kentucky turns up pressure, advances to face Utah

After not facing Cincinnati in 14 years, Kentucky followed Kelenna Azubuike's lead into the regional semifinals.

Team preview: Cincinnati

Blue Ribbon Illustrated previews the 2005-06 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Allen eligible at Cincy after Katrina closes Xavier

Xavier forward Ronald Allen was granted immediate eligibility at Cincinnati, where he has enrolled after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

Uncertainty in the air at UC

Will Cincinnati force Bob Huggins out of his job?

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2005

Kentucky's tandem is key to the Cats' chances

The title hopes of Kentucky very well could rest on freshmen Rajon Rondo and Randolph Morris.

Jason Maxiell calls the battle of Cats a 'dream game

Jason Maxiell will attempt to drive Cincinnati past Kentucky

No. 23 Cincinnati (25-8) at No. 5 Kentucky (26-5) 8:10 pm EST

No. 23 Cincinnati (25-8) at No. 5 Kentucky (26-5) 8:10 pm EST

Kentucky, Cincy face first meeting in 15 years

Kentucky and Cincinnati haven't played each other in basketball for 15 years, but The Rivalry That Isn't doesn't need actual games to keep it alive.

Bearcats, behind Maxiell's big game, fend off Hawkeyes

(7) CINCINNATI 76, (10) IOWA 64

Iowa (21-11) at No. 23 Cincinnati (24-7) 2:50 pm EST

Iowa (21-11) at No. 23 Cincinnati (24-7) 2:50 pm EST

Tourney Guide: Cincinnati résumé

Get the lowdown on all 65 NCAA Tournament qualifiers with Insider's annual Tournament Guide.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2005

South Florida to face other surprise squad, Memphis

SOUTH FLORIDA 80, (20) CINCINNATI 68