ESPN Search

Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis told ESPN.com that he has secured commitments from 16 schools to participate in a two-tournament event in honor of Nike co-founder Phil Knight's 80th birthday.

The NCAA tournament selection committee stayed true to one facet of its new mantra: trying to keep teams in their region as much as possible.

Andy Katz breaks down the Southeast Region, identifying the matchups and players to watch as well as possible upset picks.

Four of college basketball's top programs -- Duke, Michigan State, Kentucky and Kansas -- have committed to create the Champions Classic, an early-season marquee event debuting in 2011 and televised by ESPN.

What are the keys to each Final Four team? How can they be beaten? Who better to ask than the fellow conference coaches who are plenty familiar with these last four standing?

All the teams in the Final Four offer intriguing storylines.

With intriguing matchups littering the Sweet 16 field, we can only hope it's as entertaining as the NCAA tournament's first weekend.

From the most intriguing players to potential upsets, Andy Katz breaks down the Midwest Regional.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- If Florida is to be an NCAA tournament team again -- if it's to snap a two-year hiatus after consecutive NCAA titles -- the Gators must start a roll Saturday against LSU. They came close to upsetting Kentucky on Tuesday night, c...

Four teams. One goal. The Final Four and its teams offer plenty of intrigue and story lines.

Last season made history, with four No. 1 seeds making the Final Four. This year has already made history, with all the 1-, 2- and 3-seeds making the Sweet 16. Andy Katz previews the upcoming games.

From the most talented team to the best story, Andy Katz breaks down the Midwest Regional.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Gary Williams walked into Maryland's locker room Thursday and didn't hesitate to push his objective. Maryland was here to win -- the tournament, not just maybe a game or two. Williams' confidence in his players, someth...

NEW YORK -- Southern Illinois, desperate to get on a national stage prior to March, needed play in high-profile, televised nonconference games prior to the NCAA tournament to increase its visibility and credibility. The Salukis have been a high-le...

No way Drew Neitzel was going to end his Michigan State career in a slump. And the senior's spectacular shooting in the win over Pitt ensured he'll have at least one more game, writes Andy Katz.

Whether you've been a national champion or have never been dancing, coaches on all levels feel the pressure of the NCAA Tournament.