Author: Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY

Kansas looked in trouble at half after North Carolina, but the Jayhawks flipped script and staged a historic rally to win another national title.

After winning its second women’s basketball championship, South Carolina top the final USA TODAY Sports coaches poll followed by runner-up Connecticut.

Mike Krzyzewski has coached his final game at Duke. Looking back at his illustrious 42-year career in Durham, which includes five NCAA titles.

Villanova faces a tall order against Kansas with Justin Moore sidelined. Duke plays UNC with a chance for Coach K to go for a sixth title on the line.

In March, officiating, experience and guard play all matter more. And on a night that saw two No. 1 seeds sent packing, those three themes prevailed.

Thursday night’s Sweet 16 action in the men’s West and South regionals is limited to Goliaths: programs with Final Four and championship banners.

With one week left in the regular season, Gonzaga keeps hold of the No. 1 spot in the Ferris Mowers Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll followed by Arizona.

Gonzaga remains No. 1 in the Ferris Mowers Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll despite a loss. Duke jumps four spots to No. 2 followed by Arizona.

South Carolina maintains its hold on the top spot in the USA TODAY Sports women’s basketball coaches poll followed by Stanford and

Gonzaga continues to lead the Ferris Mowers Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll after running its win streak to 16 games. Arizona moves up to No. 2.