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Dan Hurley: I thought NCAA tournament ref was looking to 'chest-bump' - ESPN

UConn coach Dan Hurley downplayed his bizarre interaction with an official at the end of Sunday's historic NCAA tournament victory against Duke, saying he thought the veteran referee was looking to «chest-bump me to celebrate.»

Roger Ayers won't ref Final Four after Dan Hurley exchange - ESPN

Roger Ayers, the official involved in a bizarre interaction with UConn coach Dan Hurley near the end of the Huskies' historic NCAA tournament victory over the Duke Blue Devils, is not among the referees assigned to officiate the men's Final Four.

Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the final four teams - ESPN

The four teams left standing were all viewed as fringe men's national title contenders before the season — but only if everything came together. There were no guarantees. Only UConn was ranked in the top four of the AP preseason poll. Michigan was seventh, Arizona 13th and Illinois 17th.

The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index - ESPN

March Madness is one of the best sporting events. It brings us upsets, storylines and magic for three glorious weekends of win-or-go-home college basketball. When «One Shining Moment» plays at the end of the tournament, even the most stoic fan can be moved to tears.

Arizona, Michigan co-favorites as bettors back UConn - ESPN

Arizona and Michigan will head into the Final Four deadlocked as the favorites to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament and at nearly a pick 'em for their head-to-head showdown, with Illinois and UConn battling it out as the underdogs.