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FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2012, file photo, Stanford coach Johnny Dawkins calls to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. If Johnny Dawkins and Craig Neal were still playing _ instead of coaching _ against each other, there's no doubt which one you'd pick. The two will be back on opposing benches Friday night March 21, 2014, 28 years after they faced off as players. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Read before jumping into the deep end of NCAA pool

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

No. 2 Villanova plays upstart Milwaukee in East

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 13, 2014 file photo, Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart (33) reaches for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo. Oklahoma State (21-12), the No. 9 seed in the West Region, will play No. 8 seed Gonzaga (28-6) Friday, March 21, 2014, in San Diego in its NCAA tournament opener. This will be Smart’s last shot at tournament success because he will enter the NBA Draft after this season.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Marcus Smart seeks positive end to college career

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Texas head coach Rick Barnes directs his team during a practice session for their NCAA college basketball tournament game Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Milwaukee. Texas plays Arizona State on Thursday. At right is Texas forward Brandon Allums. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Barnes leads Texas against Sendek, Arizona State

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

NCAA Tournament Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Top 6th man Hayes boosts Wisconsin off bench

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, right, hoists the net with Lacey Holsworth, who is battling cancer and has become close to Payne, after Michigan State defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament on Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Intriguing stories behind the action in NCAAs

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Michigan's Spike Albrecht, left, Jordan Morgan, center, and Jon Horford watch from the bench in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament on Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 69-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Wofford up first as Michigan seeks Final 4 return

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Wisconsin forward Frank Kaminsky goes up for a shot during a practice session for their NCAA college basketball tournament game Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Milwaukee. Wisconsin plays American on Thursday, March 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin readies for methodical American offense

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Xavier guard Semaj Christon walks off the court after Xavier lost to North Carolina State 74-59 in a first-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Skip Peterson)

Xavier falls to N.C. State 74-59 First Four

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Clemson's K.J. McDaniels dribbles upcourt in the first half of an NCAA college basketball National Invitational Tournament game against Georgia State at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. on Tuesday March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer) GREENVILLE NEWS - OUT; SENECA JOURNAL - OUT

McDaniels’ 30 leads Clemson to 78-66 NIT win

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

North Carolina State forward T.J. Warren dunks against Xavier in the first half of a first-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Skip Peterson)

NC State, Albany open NCAA First Four with wins

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Nebraska player Shavon Shields, right, hugs teammate Terran Petteway after the announcement that Nebraska will participate in the NCAA basketball tournament at the Men's NCAA Selection Show Watch Party at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on Sunday, March 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Lincoln Journal Star, Morgan Spiehs)

Nebraska among 2 big-time schools with no NCAA win

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Tuesday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

George Washington's Maurice Creek celebrates after his team scored during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against VCU in the semifinal round of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament at the Barclays Center in New York, Saturday, March 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

After long road home, GW’s Maurice Creek has chance to dance

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

North Carolina Central’s Jordan Parks (2) tries to tip the ball in as Morgan State’s Shaquille Duncan (44) defends during the first half of the MEAC championship game, Saturday, March 15, 2014, in Norfolk, Va. Central defeated Morgan State 71-62. (AP Photo/The Virginian-Pilot, Stephen M. Katz)

NC Central ready to make NCAA D-I tourney debut

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh head coach Jamie Dixon answers questions at a news conference for the NCAA college basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Colorado plays against Pittsburgh in a second round game on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Colorado, Pitt back in NCAAs despite injuries

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

6 players to watch in the NCAA women’s tournament

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Texas Southern center Aaric Murray (24) dunks against Cal Poly in the second half of a first-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Bad first half leads to quick knockout for Tigers

By RUSTY MILLER - Associated Press

Texas Southern guard Lawrence Johnson-Danner (11) drives against Cal Poly guard Kyle Odister (35) in the first half of a first-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Skip Peterson)

Cal Poly, just 14-19, advances in NCAA tournament

By RUSTY MILLER - Associated Press