Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY

Zion Williamson provided an explosion of highlight-reel plays as Duke put away North Dakota State in its NCAA tournament opener.

Virginia got another scare from a No. 16 seed and trailed Gardner-Webb by double figures before rallying to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

The Cavaliaers know scrutiny is coming after last year’s loss to No. 16 UMBC, but coach Tony Bennett has them prepared for the pressure.

Virginia senior and New Zealander Jack Salt is proud of his country’s response to mass shooting, adds that he doesn’t understand U.S. gun laws.

No. 16 UMBC’s win against No. 1 Virginia in last year’s NCAA tournament should give underdogs some belief that they can pull the historic upset.

The Sun Belt Conference is set to announce Keith Gill as its new commissioner, making him the first-ever African-American to lead an FBS conference.

The ACC’s run of good fortune continued with three top seeds in the NCAA tournament: Duke, Virginia and North Carolina. Now it’s time to perform.

Zion Williamson didn’t disappoint in his return from a knee injury, throwing down thunderous dunks and leading Duke past Syracuse.

A published report about LSU coach Will Wade talking about breaking NCAA rules should force the Tigers out of the tournament and lead to his firing.