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Houston's Marcus Sasser withdraws from NBA Draft Sasser averaged 17.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists a game last year while helping the program reach the Elite Eight.

JUNE 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Marcus Sasser - Withdraws from NBA Draft Sasser announced his decision to withdraw from the NBA Draft, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sasser returns to Houston for his fourth season after only appearing in 12 games for the team after suffering a season ending toe injury last season. The 6-foot-2 guard started in every game he appeared in prior to his injury, averaging 17.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.2 steals in non-conference play.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Sampson Says If You Want To Slow Down NIL And Transfer Portal, 'Make Kids Sit Out A Year' We are now at a time and place in the college athletics world where coaches are taking a hard stance on whether they favor NIL or feel as if...

MAY 18, 2022 • OUTKICK.COM

A look back at some of the best blue blood Final Fours

This year’s Final Four is either unprecedented or pretty close

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NCAA Tournament odds: Betting results, closing lines for Elite Eight

Here are the lines and final results for the Elite Eight games.

MARCH 27, 2022

Mike Sielski: Villanova, still the toughest team in the country, is headed to the Final Four SAN ANTONIO — It’s the rare NCAA Tournament regional final that sounds, feels, and has the sense of a home game for one of the two teams. Th...

MARCH 27, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Are Duke Blue Devils driving Coach K to a golden finale?

Duke is back in the Final Four and playing with a new spirit, intent on giving Coach K a golden finale, Martin Rogers writes.

MARCH 27, 2022

2022 NCAA Men’s Tournament Top Moments: Duke, 'Nova reach Final Four

The men's Elite Eight tipped off with Duke and Villanova advancing to the Final Four. Here are the top moments from Saturday.

MARCH 27, 2022

After Elite Eight loss, Sampson vows Houston 'here to stay'

Houston is out of the NCAA Tournament, yet the Cougars look built to stay around as a power program for a long time

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NCAA Tournament odds: Picks for every Elite Eight game

As the NCAA Tournament rolls on, betting expert Jason McIntyre is making picks for every single game. Here's how he's betting the Elite Eigh...

MARCH 27, 2022

Villanova Reaches Final Four After Almost Letting Houston Come Back The Wildcats outlasted a Cougars team that looked very much like a mirror image.

MARCH 27, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Villanova fends off a late Houston push, lands Final Four trip Villanova earned coach Jay Wright’s fourth trip to the Final Four with a 50-44 victory over Houston, withstanding the Cougars’ ultra-physica...

MARCH 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Villanova beats Houston 50-44 to reach Final Four, seeks 3rd national title under coach Jay Wright and 4th overall

Villanova beats Houston 50-44 to reach Final Four, seeks 3rd national title under coach Jay Wright and 4th overall

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2022 NCAA Tournament By The Numbers: Elite Eight, Day 1

Villanova-Houston and Duke-Arkansas highlight the first day of the Elite Eight. Here are the numbers to know for Saturday.

MARCH 26, 2022

Villanova-Houston live stream (3/26): How to watch NCAA tournament's Elite 8 online, TV, time The Cougars are trying for consecutive Final Fours for the first time since 1982-84 in the Phi Slama Jama era.

MARCH 26, 2022 • AL.COM

NCAA Tournament odds: Elite Eight betting trends and more

March Madness betting trends to check out before placing your Elight Eight NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament wagers.

MARCH 26, 2022

Houston's new starting 5 vs. Villanova in NCAA South final

Houston has a completely different starting lineup than last year when it made the Final Four

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TIPPING OFF: Coach K win away from record 13th Final Four

Mike Krzyzewski would pass famed UCLA coach John Wooden for most Final Four appearances if No. 2 seed Duke can beat fourth-seeded Arkansas in the West Region final in San Francisco

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston vs Villanova Prediction & Pick for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Game From FanDuel Sportsbook (Mar. 26) Saturday's slate of NCAA March Madness Tournament games includes a South Region Elite 8 clash on TBS between the No. 5 Houston Cougars and N...

MARCH 25, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Villanova Wildcats and Houston Cougars play in Elite 8

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston vs Villanova Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for March Madness Elite 8 Game (Mar. 26) Houston vs Villanova Basketball Game Info 2022 March Madness South Region — Elite 8 No. 5 Houston Cougars (32-5) vs. No. 2 Villanova Wildcat...

MARCH 25, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

No. 6 Villanova Wildcats take on the No. 15 Houston Cougars

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS