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Going big: High-major programs using size to their advantage to maul mid-majors in March Madness

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UConn has shooters and slashers, its offense an array of moving parts all in synch. The central cog is big man Tarris Reed Jr. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound senior has been punishing opposing teams at a record rate, giving the Huskies a huge inside advantage that they're more than happy to take advantage of as they climb through the NCAA Tournament bracket.

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Rick Pitino has seen and done it all in hoops. He's doing it again for St. John's in March Madness

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Updated Mar 25, 5:23 AM ET

When Dylan Darling drove the lane and beat the buzzer with a thrilling layup last Sunday to send St. John's to its first Sweet 16 of the 21st century, Rick Pitino did not celebrate in the moment. While his players exploded off the bench and tackled Darling in front of the St. John's band at Viejas Arena, an expressionless Pitino touched the lapel of his sharp suit and stoically walked the other way, alongside the crushed Jayhawks, to shake hands with Bill Self, his fellow Hall of Fame coach. ...

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Dan Hurley overlooking Tom Izzo? UConn coach turns attention to possible St. John's matchup

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Updated Mar 24, 1:19 PM ET

The two-time national champion UConn coach seems to be reinforcing his classic brash ways by sharing his focus for Friday’s Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament against Michigan State with the prospects of an Elite Eight matchup against St. John's. Just like any East Coast fan or gambler who filled out a bracket this season, Hurley can't help but follow the lines in the East Regional and see what a Huskies' win against Tom Izzo's team could get them — a rematch in Washington with two-time rei...

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Arkansas' Acuff scores historic signature shoe deal with Reebok

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Updated Mar 24, 2:34 PM ET

Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college, head of basketball at Reebok, Jide Osifeso, tells ESPN.

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