Author: Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY

Villanova is slated to head to the Final Four in New Orleans after Elite Eight matchups Saturday. The Wildcats hung on vs. a tough Houston defense.

Saint Peter’s is dangerous, the Big Ten is no more and blue-bloods look title-hungry. Scott Gleeson breaks it down in Friday’s Sweet 16 highlights.

Longtime assistant coaches who finally get their shot at head coaching jobs face immediate expectations. But tradition can help ease the transition.

Which of the Sweet 16 teams are cut out for March Madness’ second weekend? Which of them have the best chance to cut down the nets in New Orleans?

A panel of two USA TODAY Sports college reporters and four USA TODAY NETWORK reporters select standouts in the men’s game this season.

The Big Ten got off to a rough start Sunday in second-round NCAA Tournament action. Coach K’s swan song keeps going with Duke reaching the Sweet 16.

The NCAA Tournament’s second round started off in exciting fashion Saturday, with one No. 1 seed going down and another barely avoiding an upset.

No. 15 seed Saint Peter’s isn’t done with its storybook run. The Peacocks led the entire game and fended off Murray State to reach first Sweet 16.