March Madness masterpiece: All-Americans Edey of Purdue and Tennessee’s Knecht face off in Elite 8
The Boilermakers and Volunteers met four months ago, and the result was familiar for most teams that have tried defend the 7-foot-4, 300-pound Edey.
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National Invitation Tournament changes not popular with everyone
The NCAA’s changes to the NIT selection process this year were designed to preserve the viability of the once-storied college basketball event in the face of possible competition. But many programs haven’t embraced the changes.
NCAA President urges state lawmakers to ban betting on individual athletes
The American Gaming Association estimates $2.7 billion will be bet this year on the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments through legal sportsbooks.
Top women’s college players like Clark expect NIL deals to stay with them in pros
Women’s basketball is one of the hottest tickets in college sports, a popularity driven in part by players like Caitlin Clark of the University of Iowa and Angel Reese of Louisiana State University. Their name, image and likeness, or NIL, valuations are some of the highest in the nation.
March Madness: TV ratings slightly up over last year despite Sunday’s blowouts
Overall, the tournament is averaging 9.07 million viewers on CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. That is a slight increase over the 9.05 million average at this point last year.
Inside the rush to cash in on fleeting March Madness fame
This time of year, with so many eyes on college basketball, NIL deals are now a part of the tradition. Still, for lesser-known players, it can be important to strike while the March lights are hot.
Derek Schultz: Indy’s Madness moments
Indy’s frequent placement as a host location, including being in both the men’s and women’s Final Four rotation, has given the city the opportunity to witness historic feats and incredible moments.
On betting’s biggest day, new scandal puts sports world on edge
Players, leagues and fans have been reckoning with the still-unfolding effects of sports gambling since a Supreme Court ruling handed the question of legalization to states in 2018. Each constituency may be arriving at the realization those impacts have mushroomed beyond anyone’s control.
If it seems everyone can score in March Madness, there’s a reason. Offense has evolved.
As March Madness gets underway, offensive efficiency is at its highest point in almost three decades.
Indianapolis eyes strong weekend traffic from early-round NCAA games
This year’s games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are expected to be of particular interest to local fans, as Purdue University is one of the eight teams making the trip.
Topps launches first-ever March Madness cards, featuring Clark, Edey
The eight-card packs, which carry the Bowman U Now brand owned by Topps, went on sale Monday and carry a price tag of $139.99 each.
With Purdue in the mix, tickets for NCAA tourney in Indy drawing premium prices
Tickets for Purdue University basketball games have been in heavy demand all season because of the team’s high ranking and Player of the Year Zach Edey.
March Madness? Indiana State, three 20-win Big East teams among those snubbed
Indiana State (28-6) will be in the NIT as a No. 1 seed. The Sycamores are among the nation’s high-scoring teams at 84.4 points a game, bolstered by their school-record 373 made 3-pointers.
Purdue men get No. 1 seed in NCAA tourney, to play in Indianapolis
The inclusion of the Boilermakers in Indianapolis means there will be major demand for tickets. Purdue has been a hot draw this season, with tickets drawing huge prices on the secondary market.
Majority of U.S. adults against college athletes joining unions, new poll says
NCAA President Charlie Baker and other college sports leaders contend the vast majority of the 1,100 NCAA member schools could not afford to treat their athletes as employees and would sponsor fewer teams if athletes were categorized this way.
EA Sports says more than 10,000 athletes have accepted NIL deal for video game
EA Sports said players who opt in to the game will receive a minimum of $600 and a copy of EA Sports College Football 25.
After loss in court, NCAA pausing investigations into third-party NIL deals
The move comes a week after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in an antitrust suit that challenges NCAA rules against recruiting inducements, saying they inhibit athletes’ ability to cash in on their celebrity and fame.
Judge hands NCAA another loss, says compensation rules likely violate antitrust law, harm athletes
The Indianapolis-based NCAA said turning rules supported by its members “upside down” will only make an already chaotic situation worse and lessen protections keeping athletes from being exploited.
Mark Montieth: Lance Jones a perfect match for Purdue
Jones has started every game for Purdue, part of a five-man unit that has remained unchanged through Purdue’s 24 games heading into Thursday evening’s encounter with Minnesota.
No immediate ruling after preliminary injunction hearing in NIL lawsuit vs. NCAA
A federal judge said Tuesday he will rule “in short order” on a preliminary injunction to stop the Indianapolis-based NCAA from enforcing its rules governing name, image and likeness compensation for athletes as part of an antitrust lawsuit.