The final buzzer in San Antonio closed a drama that ended with confetti and Gator chomps — a thrill-a-minute NCAA title for the Florida Gators that reminded us all of what's so good about the games these college athletes play. The clock is ticking.
Kings beat Pistons to boost post-season hopes
The Sacramento Kings boosted their NBA post-season hopes with a 127-117 win at the Detroit Pistons.
Zach LaVine scored 43 points and DeMar DeRozan 37 for the Kings, who came from 18 points down to secure a third successive victory.
They remain ninth in the Western Conference, one win ahead of the Dallas Mavericks.
Teams finishing from seventh to 10th qualify for the play-in tournament, which runs from 15-18 April.
The only side who can deny the Kings are the 11th-placed Phoenix Suns, who have three fewer wins with four regular-season games remaining.
The Miami Heat, assured of a play-in place in the East, won 117-105 at home against the already eliminated Philadelphia 76ers, who suffered a 12th successive defeat.
March Madness: How Florida pulled off improbable comeback to topple Houston in title game
Houston seemed to be in a perfect spot to capture the title, but Walter Clayton Jr. showed up on defense when it mattered most.
Florida rallies to stun Houston, win national championship
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and former Big 12 player of the year Marcus Morris Sr. react to the Gators erasing a 12-point second-half deficit to beat the Cougars 65-63 and claim the school’s first title since 2007.
Is Walter Clayton Jr. now an NBA lottery pick?
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and former Big 12 player of the year Marcus Morris Sr. discuss how this year’s Final Four Most Outstanding Player shined throughout the entire NCAA tournament - leading Florida to the national championship - and improving his draft stock at the next level.
Houston reacts to title game loss: ‘They made one more play’
Kelvin Sampson, J’Wan Roberts and L.J. Cryer spoke following the Cougars’ 65-63 defeat to Florida in Monday night’s national championship game.
Most March Madness titles: Where does Florida rank after NCAA Tournament win?
Where does Florida rank in men's college basketball for most NCAA Tournament championships? Here's where the Gators rank after their win vs. Houston:
Final Four winners, losers: Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr., SEC among biggest winners
Monday's championship game followed two stunning national semifinal games in the Final Four.
Why Houston’s Emanuel Sharp was unable to touch the ball at end of NCAA championship
Why was Houston's Emanuel Sharp unable to touch the ball at the end of Monday's men's NCAA Tournament national championship game? Here's what to know.
‘One Shining Moment’ 2025: March Madness highlights after Florida national title
The time has come. Watch this year's version of 'One Shining Moment' from the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament:
Florida finishes March Madness run with national championship after rallying past Houston
Florida secured its first men's basketball national championship since 2007 after defeating Houston in the NCAA Tournament title game.
Resilient Florida relies on defense and playmakers to overcome frustration in NCAA title game
Dribbles bounced off hips, no-look passes went to no one and Florida's talisman point guard couldn't make a basket. A blocked 3-pointer by Thomas Haugh led to his spinning layup and three-point play. Walter Clayton Jr., scoreless in the first half, tied the game three times in the second half.
Florida gets its title triumph, while Houston gets heartbreak
One of the most dramatic men's title games ever could only end with one team celebrating — and the other wondering what could have been.
Houston can’t get shot off on final play, falls to Florida in national championship
Houston had a chance to tie or beat Florida in the national championship game, but couldn't get a shot off before the Gators secured the win:
NCAA championship: Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. wins Final Four Most Outstanding Player after leading Gators past Houston
The Gators stunned Houston with a late rally to win their first national championship since 2007.