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Kentucky Fans Experience the Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat in Seconds
Kentucky fan reactions to the final seconds of the UNC game were beautiful and human art.
I Was A College Athlete, And NCAA Amateurism Doesn't Help Us
March Madness is suffused with "love of the game" propaganda justifying restrictions on paying athletes. A former Division I basketball player explains why those roles are burdensome and irrelevant.
This UNC vs. Kentucky Game Couldn't Have Ended In Any Other Way But Sheer Insanity
UNC vs. Kentucky ended in a wild shootout that saw two back-to-back deep shots drained within seven seconds of each other.
Mop Person Nearly Mowed Over in Josh Perkins' Fast Break Warpath
She handled the ridiculum graciously.
Sindarius Thornwell Is In The Sweet 16, And On NBA Draft Radars
Tough defense, improved shooting, and a new offensive role have made South Carolina's Thornwell a NCAA Tournament star—and a legitimate NBA Draft prospect.
Ethan Happ is the Quiet Force Behind Wisconsin's Success
Ethan Happ may not be able to shoot, but when he's on the court, he's been one of the best players in college basketball this year.
Those Oversized Disembodied Heads at College Basketball Games: A Life Story
The oversized heads that fans wave around behind baskets during college basketball games were once one of fandom's great ideas. Now they're just part of the landscape.
VICE Sports Q&A: Sonny Vaccaro Talks Sneakers, NCAA Amateurism, and Basketball
Sonny Vaccaro talks about his early days in the shoe business, the hypocrisy of the NCAA, and what it was like to sign Michael Jordan
NCAA Makes Reporter Delete Video of Wichita State Coach's Wife Being Loud
Lynn Marshall was loud and demonstrative during Wichita State's nailbiter against Kentucky, and then the NCAA did something stupid.
No. 7 Seed Michigan Knocks Off No. 2 Seed Louisville in Last-Second Showdown
D.J. Wilson finished things off with a gorgeous block to snuff out all the Cardinals' hopes. Wolverines are moving on up the ladder.
Louisville's Deng Adel Serves Up a Dunk That's Devoid of Kindness
To pour some Morton on that wound, the ball somehow, magically rocked back to slap his defender on the back.
Wisconsin Pulls Off Bigtime Upset Over Defending Champions Villanova
Villanova tried to launch a deep, desperation three to tie it up, but to no avail. Wisconsin is headed to New York City.