Men’s college basketball

Kansas guard Nicolas Timberlake (25) brings the ball up-court between Samford forward Nathan Johnson, left, and guard Dallas Graziani (12) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Isaac Hale)

Jayhawks get friendly late whistle to advance in March Madness with 93-89 victory over Samford

Kansas got a kind whistle at the end and Nicolas Timberlake made both his free throws to help the Jayhawks hold off Samford for a 93-89 victory in the NCAA Tournament.

Washington State's Isaac Jones (13) is fouled on his way to the basket by Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Washington State survives maddening 2nd half to beat Drake 66-61 in March Madness

North Carolina State's Ben Middlebrooks (34) shoots against Texas Tech's Darrion Williams (5) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Ben Middlebrooks scores career-high 21 points, N.C. State stays hot in 80-67 win over Texas Tech

Kentucky coach John Calipari, center, stands in front of the bench late in the second half of the team's basketball game against Oakland in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Oakland won 80-76. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo dunks over Saint Peter's guard Armoni Zeigler during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Nebraska Cornhuskers play Texas A&M Aggies in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Texas A&M Aggies square off in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.

San Diego State Aztecs play the UAB Blazers in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 24 San Diego State Aztecs play the UAB Blazers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

Houston Cougars and Longwood Lancers square off in the first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 2 Houston Cougars square off against the Longwood Lancers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Friday’s matchup is the first this season between the teams.

Baylor Bears play the Colgate Raiders in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 14 Baylor Bears take on the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams play Friday for the first time this season.

Creighton and Oregon square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 11 Creighton Bluejays play the Oregon Ducks in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

Arizona Wildcats and Dayton Flyers meet in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 9 Arizona Wildcats and Dayton Flyers square off in the NCAA Tournament second round. Saturday’s meeting is the first this season between the two squads.

Cincinnati meets Bradley in NIT

The Cincinnati Bearcats take on the Bradley Braves in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

Clemson Tigers and New Mexico Lobos meet in the first round of NCAA Tournament

The Clemson Tigers and New Mexico Lobos square off in the NCAA Tournament opening round. Friday’s meeting is the first of the season for the two teams.

UCSD and Chicago State play in CBI Tournament

Chicago State Cougars (12-18) vs. UCSD Tritons (21-11, 15-5 Big West)

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Seton Hall and North Texas square off in NIT matchup

The Seton Hall Pirates square off against the North Texas Mean Green in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

Auburn plays Yale in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 7 Auburn Tigers and Yale Bulldogs meet in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

Purdue Boilermakers play Grambling Tigers in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers and Grambling Tigers square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

Duke and Vermont square off in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 13 Duke Blue Devils and Vermont Catamounts meet in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.

Florida Atlantic Owls take on Northwestern Wildcats in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The Florida Atlantic Owls square off against the Northwestern Wildcats in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

Illinois Fighting Illini and Duquesne Dukes meet in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini and Duquesne Dukes square off in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

Utah State and TCU meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 20 Utah State Aggies play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the TCU Horned Frogs . The teams play Friday for the first time this season.

UConn Huskies and Stetson Hatters meet in the opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 1 UConn Huskies play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Stetson Hatters . Friday’s matchup is the first of the season between the teams.

Norfolk State squares off against Alabama A&M in TBC matchup

The Norfolk State Spartans and Alabama A&M Bulldogs square off in The Basketball Classic. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

Arkansas State and Bethune-Cookman square off in CBI Tournament

The Arkansas State Red Wolves and Bethune-Cookman Wildcats meet in the College Basketball Invitational. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

Marquette Golden Eagles play the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 8 Marquette Golden Eagles play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers .

Wisconsin faces James Madison in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the James Madison Dukes .

Alabama Crimson Tide play the Charleston (SC) Cougars in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 19 Alabama Crimson Tide face the Charleston (SC) Cougars in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams play Friday for the first time this season.

Florida takes on Colorado in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. Friday’s matchup is the first of the season for the squads.

Kansas and Gonzaga play in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks take on the No. 18 Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

Tennessee Volunteers and Texas Longhorns play in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers play the Texas Longhorns in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Saturday’s matchup is the first of the season for the squads.

Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Washington State Cougars in second round

The No. 4 Iowa State Cyclones and No. 25 Washington State Cougars meet in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

North Carolina and Michigan State square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 5 North Carolina Tar Heels and Michigan State Spartans play in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.

Seattle U and Delaware State meet in CBI Tournament

The Seattle U Redhawks play the Delaware State Hornets in the College Basketball Invitational. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

Saint Mary’s Gaels play Grand Canyon Antelopes in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 15 Saint Mary’s Gaels play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Grand Canyon Antelopes . The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

Ohio State and Virginia Tech play in NIT

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Virginia Tech Hokies meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.