Myron Medcalf

2 weeks ago | espn.com | Myron Medcalf

VILLANOVA, Pa. -- Kevin Willard paid homage to Villanova basketball standard-bearer Jay Wright on Wednesday and pledged to foster the Wright-built culture of attitude, hard work and toughness while he attempts to return the Wildcats to their place among the nation's elite. The school announced Willard's hiring March 30, three days after his Maryland team lost in the NCAA Sweet 16. He said at his introductory news conference he sought Wright's blessing before he accepted the job.

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Dick Vitale |Myron Medcalf |Jeff Borzello

Get ready to crank up the excitement because I've got my Dazzling Dozen Hoop Happenings from the 2024-25 season. And let me tell you, it was March Madness all year long!We had Diaper Dandies lighting it up, legendary coaches rewriting the record books and historic moments that had me jumping out of my seat. From coast to coast, buzzer-beaters to blowouts, this season had it ALL, and I'm here to give you the top 12 sizzling storylines that made this year one for the ages.

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Myron Medcalf |Jeff Borzello

NEW YORK -- Florida's comeback victory over Houston in Monday night's NCAA title game was the most-watched men's championship game in six years. The Gators' 65-63 victory averaged 18.1 million viewers on CBS according to early numbers from Nielsen, a 22% increase over last year's game on TBS, TNT and truTV. The audience peaked at 21.1 million during the game's final minutes.

2 weeks ago | espn.com | Myron Medcalf

The Florida Gators are No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll of the 2024-25 season after winning the national championship. Florida (36-4) received all 61 first-place votes Tuesday, the second year the AP has released its last poll after the completion of the NCAA tournament. Todd Golden's team beat Houston 65-63 on Monday night to clinch the program's third national title and first since Billy Donovan's repeat titles in 2006 and 2007.

2 weeks ago | espn.com | Myron Medcalf

SAN ANTONIO -- When Walter Clayton Jr. decided to withdraw from the NBA draft last year, he posted his announcement with two words on Instagram: "1 more."Last year in his first season with the Florida Gators, the team went 24-12. The Gators had a few big wins -- notably over then-No. 10 Kentucky in January and in the SEC tournament, where they reached the championship game -- but ended the season with a first round upset to 10-seed Colorado. Clayton Jr. had unfinished business.