With Kentucky's coaching job expected to open Tuesday, UConn's Dan Hurley said he intends to remain with the Huskies in pursuit of "a dynasty in modern times."
NC State center DJ Burns Jr., who is 6-foot-9 and listed at 275 pounds, says he's happy playing basketball and has "zero" interest in playing football.
Illinois outlasted Iowa State 72-69 on Thursday night and will take a "why not us" attitude into its Elite Eight matchup against defending champion UConn.
UConn coach Dan Hurley said Wednesday that the Huskies have "manifested" what has amounted to home-court advantage in the NCAA tournament since April, when they won the national championship.