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Battle of the Mascots
Wisconsin's Bucky Badger takes on the Penn State Nittany Lion in the Championship Battle. Vote now for your favorite.
A four-gone conclusion
Wisconsin is strong, but ESPN.com's Ed Graney says Michigan State knows the keys to beating the Badgers for a fourth time.
Final Four finally here for Pelphrey
Eight seasons after his Kentucky team was on the short end of Christian Laettner's miracle shot, Florida assistant John Pelphrey has made it to the Final Four.
Cleaves, Izzo have bond that runs deep
Senior Mateen Cleaves and coach Tom Izzo have forged a lasting bond over the past four years at Michigan State.
Spartans remember last year
Michigan State is using last year's performance against Duke in the Final Four as motivation this time around.
Carolina catching up
A change in defensive philosophy left the Tar Heels struggling in the regular season, but now they've turned the corner.
Florida finds focus
After reaching a low point at the Maui Classic, the Gators have gradually rounded into a national power.
Badgers face familiar foe
After losing to the Spartans three times this season, Wisconsin hopes to reverse its fortunes in the Final Four.
Spartans adjust style to fit opponent
Tempo doesn't seem to bother Michigan State -- the Spartans are comfortable at all speeds.
NCAA Watch: What the committee wanted
The Final Four offers the sort of ingredients the selection committee wanted, writes ESPN.com's Andy Katz.
Billy's kids pass ultimate test
Taking a cue from head coach Billy Donovan, the young Florida Gators focused on the goal of making the Final Four all season.
Forde: Steely Spartans back again
Hard-nosed Michigan State made it back to the Final Four -- but this time as the favorite, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
Katz: Badgers believe now
The road was rocky, but No. 8 Wisconsin found is way to the Final Four for the first time in 59 years, writes ESPN.com's Andy Katz.
Katz: Forte proves Carolina's fortitude
Putting the ball in freshman Joseph Forte's hands was the key to North Carolina's Final Four run, writes ESPN.com's Andy Katz.
Audio chat wrap: Dick Vitale
Dickie V talked with ESPN.com users and gave his opinion -- lots of them -- about what to expect in the tourney.
As The Ball Bounces: Sunday, Elite Eight
The numbers suggest this is the least powerful Final Four ever. Numbers lie.
As The Ball Bounces: Saturday, Elite Eight
You have to dig deep to find a more unlikely Final Four team than Wisconsin.
As The Ball Bounces: Friday, Sweet 16
Tulsa took on the Cinderella label with aplomb. As a No. 7 seeds from the WAC, we guess the Hurricane had to.
As The Ball Bounces: Thursday, Sweet 16
Searching for a Cinderella, we'll try to put the glass slipper on Wisconsin -- if we can get the football cleate off.
Midwest: No diamonds in this rough region
ESPN.com's Rick Morrissey says that the Midwest region doesn't look to have many candidates for Cinderella status.
West: Disrespect in the desert
The most maligned of the No. 1 seeds, Arizona is eager to prove the pundits wrong, writes ESPN.com's Ed Graney.
East: Coaching circles around each other
With names like Krzyzewski, Chaney and Knight, the East is loaded with coaching chutzpah, writes ESPN.com's Bill Doherty.
South: Bearcats building on bad blood
Cincinnati's slide to a No. 2 has it back in a familiar place -- angry at the world, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
As The Ball Bounces: Sunday
Well, our bracket's busted. With five of the top eight seeds headed home, we're guessing yours was too.
As The Ball Bounces: Saturday
Welcome back to the Sweet 16, Gonzaga. But there's no slipper waiting for you -- just respect.
As The Ball Bounces: Friday
It might not seem like it, but this year's tourney is every bit as competitive as last year's.
As The Ball Bounces: Thursday
The Big Dance has started, but where did all our Cinderellas go? At least there's always Gonzaga.
As The Ball Bounces: Selection Sunday
The NCAA Tournament as a soap opera? Works for us. Here's the inside scoop on Selection Sunday.
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