Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks star, has frustrated fans and opponents with his drawn-out free-throw routine that often ends with a miss. By Scott Cacciola…
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Rule Change Prompts a Game of Musical Chairs in College Basketball
When Tyson Walker, a 6-foot point guard from Westbury, N.Y., transferred to Michigan State from Northeastern this month, he had one goal in mind. After…
U.C.L.A. Is Trying to Send Gonzaga Back to ‘Heartbreak City’
Ryan Hollins wanted to share a message for his U.C.L.A. Bruins on the eve of their Final Four matchup against Gonzaga. “Because of what we…
What to Watch For in the Women’s Final Four
The last three games of the 2020-2021 women’s college basketball season will feature a few familiar teams, as well as one upset-ready newcomer. The No.…
N.C.A.A. Tournament Women’s Final Four: A First-Timer Crashes a Group of Powers
The 2021 women’s basketball Final Four has all the narratives a fan could want. The dynastic Connecticut program looks to reclaim its spot at the…
Before Sister Jean’s Star Turn, an Earlier Loyola Team Cherished Her
ATLANTA — Joe Estes just wanted to say hello to Sister Jean. For nearly a quarter of a century, he had been replaying the counsel…
Baylor Doesn’t Let Kansas Get in the Way of Its Big 12 Title Quest
Since Scott Drew took over as head coach in 2003, it has been a golden era for Baylor men’s basketball. The team, which had made…
College Basketball Is Starting. Some Coaches Are Openly Asking Why.
In non-pandemic times, the men’s college basketball season would announce its arrival by poking up from under the college football blanket with familiar look-at-me events…