Preview: Duke (30-6) v. Villanova (28-7)

Previewing the Blue Devils and Wildcats who tip off in the Sweet 16 tonight in Boston. The game will be broadcast live beginning at approximately 9:57 EST on CBS.   Full Story

The 10th ranked Villanova Wildcats fought back from a 10 point deficit with 19:30 to go in the game to edge out the Blue Demons 74-72 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Wednesday night.   Full Story

The DePaul Blue Demons (8-19, 0-14) take on the 10th ranked Villanova Wildcats (22-5, 10-4) at Allstate Arena on Wednesday night.   Full Story

The #6 Texas Longhorns faced another tough task on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic against undefeated and #12 ranked Villanova. The Longhorns answered the bell with their best performance to date winning 67-58 behind 26 points from A.J. Abrams and some inspired play off the bench by Varez Ward and Clint Chapman.   Full Story

The #8 Texas Longhorns boarded a plane to New York City on Sunday as one of the four teams selected to play in this year’s Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. The opponent Tuesday will be undefeated and #16 ranked Villanova. The game, which is televised at 8pm on ESPN, will be the Longhorns third game against a ranked opponent on the season.   Full Story

A little over three years ago, five dozen members of the high school/prep school Class of 2005 were preparing for their initial season of Big East basketball. Now, three years later, let’s examine how all 16 conference teams’ recruiting classes of 2005 have fared to this point.    Full Story

The four top teams at the beginning of the season are also the quartet that's left standing. For the first time in the history of the NCAA tournament, the four No. 1 seeds advanced to the Final Four.   Full Story

DETROIT — Villanova pulled off one of the great comebacks in the NCAA tournament when the Wildcats rallied from an 18-point first-half deficit to upset Clemson, 75-69, in the first round.   Full Story

DETROIT — News, notes, and quotes on KU’s 72-57 victory over Villanova in the Sweet 16 while looking forward to Sunday’s 4:05 p.m. (CDT) showdown with Davidson in the Elite Eight.   Full Story

DETROIT — It was only fitting that KU was playing in the Motor City on Friday night. Behind senior Russell Robinson’s 13 points and three three-pointers, the Jayhawks were firing on all cylinders (except for four turnovers) while racing out to a decisive 28-13 lead (9:49 mark in first half) against Villanova in this Sweet 16 matchup.   Full Story

DETROIT - For the fifth time in the last eight seasons and the 19th time in school history, the University of Kansas men's basketball team advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight late Friday night when it defeated Villanova 72-57 at Ford Field. Brandon Rush led all scorers with 16 points.   Full Story

DETROIT — Villanova has gone to the Sweet 16 the last three of four years, and even made the Elite Eight in 2006, when the Wildcats lost to eventual NCAA champion Florida.   Full Story

The last time KU faced ‘Nova, the Jayhawks were run out of the gym. Kansas looks for payback in a big way in this Sweet Sixteen showdown. Let’s see what the numbers look like.   Full Story

Kansas, the top seed in the Midwest, takes on a Villanova team with another upset on its mind. Phog.net takes a look at an interesting matchup on Friday in Detroit.   Full Story

DETROIT — News, notes, and quotes on KU’s Sweet 16 matchup with Villanova on Friday night while typing away in Motown. You know you’ve entered the “Madness” when you walk in the men’s restroom at Ford Field and hear the the tribute song to the NCAA tournament, “One Shining Moment,” blasting from the speakers above.   Full Story

DETROIT — Bill Self and his Jayhawks are ready for the biggest game of their lives in the biggest venue of their lives Friday night against Villanova in the Sweet 16. The winner goes to the Elite Eight on Sunday. And the loser goes home.   Full Story

The venue for the Midwest regionals dominated the talk the last few days. Kansas could be a part of history at Ford Field. Phog.net takes a look at Ford Field’s unique setup.   Full Story

The real story this weekend is that all has gone according to plan in the East Region, and now we've got a bunch of big boys slinging it out in Charlotte with a Final Four berth on the line.   Full Story

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Sweet 16 gets going today, and we'll give you the rundown of who's going to win and what to watch for as the field gets trimmed.   Full Story

It's been 20 years since Danny Manning and the Miracles shocked the University of Oklahoma and, well, pretty much the entire college basketball world.   Full Story

It’s off to Detroit for the Sweet 16. After winning two games in Omaha, Neb., KU coach Bill Self and his players are approaching Detroit as another two-game tournament.    Full Story

With the Sweet 16 just days away, we'll give you the rundown of the 16 coaches that still remain — and seed them from 1 to 16.   Full Story

It's time for my trademark trip recap. This one featured trips to Washington, D.C. and the wildest day in recent memory down in Tampa, Fla. — and what seemed like endless tournament games on television.   Full Story

Tourney Buzz: Derrick Rose powered Memphis to the Sweet 16. He's one of just two fab freshmen still dancing, Jeff Goodman says.   Full Story

TAMPA, Fla. - When Scottie Reynolds and his high school coach, Gary Hall, made the initial call to Villanova's Jay Wright, the Wildcats didn't have any room for the one-time Oklahoma signee.   Full Story